Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Padstow in 2026 are led by Aces Ocean Foods, with 1,174 Google reviews and a 4.5★ rating, followed by Maharaja Karahi (890 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Padstow, NSW 2211, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
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- 1. Aces Ocean Foods
- 2. Maharaja Karahi
- 3. Pod By Peter
- 4. Vanilla Bean & Lime Cafe
- 5. Char Cha by Charbel Chaaya
- 6. Thai Elephant
- 7. Fresh Tama Sushi
- 8. Manoush & Co
- 9. Uncle Hung Malaysian Restaurant
- 10. Caffe Due Amici
- 11. Mamma Della Pizza
- 12. House of Lee
- 13. D’ Pizza Man
- 14. OG Burgers
- 15. Broaster Chicken Padstow
Sydney’s Best Padstow Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Ocean Foods | Padstow | ★ 4.5 (1,174) | seafood platters and lobster |
| Maharaja Karahi | Padstow | ★ 4.5 (890) | karahi dishes and curries |
| Pod By Peter | Padstow | ★ 4.4 (467) | brunch, waffles and sweet treats |
| Vanilla Bean & Lime Cafe | Padstow | ★ 4.4 (412) | breakfast, pancakes and light lunches |
| Char Cha by Charbel Chaaya | Padstow | ★ 4.8 (325) | halal Lebanese food and chicken |
| Thai Elephant | Padstow | ★ 4.1 (288) | Thai dishes and lunch specials |
| Fresh Tama Sushi | Padstow | ★ 4.6 (281) | sushi, sashimi and yaki udon |
| Manoush & Co | Padstow | ★ 4.3 (240) | manoush and Lebanese bakery food |
| Uncle Hung Malaysian Restaurant | Padstow | ★ 4.6 (235) | Malaysian char kway teow, laksa and rendang |
| Caffe Due Amici | Padstow | ★ 4.8 (221) | coffee, focaccia and pasta |
| Mamma Della Pizza | Padstow | ★ 4.3 (211) | gourmet pizza |
| House of Lee | Padstow | ★ 4.2 (192) | combination laksa and pork spare ribs |
| D’ Pizza Man | Padstow | ★ 4.7 (192) | halal Lebanese-style pizzas |
| OG Burgers | Padstow | ★ 4.6 (170) | burgers, chicken and chips |
| Broaster Chicken Padstow | Padstow | ★ 4.2 (168) | burgers, tenders and salted chips |
1. Aces Ocean Foods — Padstow
4.5★ (1,174 Google reviews) · Known for: seafood platters and lobster
📍 2 Howard Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Aces Ocean Foods on Howard Road is a seafood restaurant where reviewers mention seafood platters, lobster mornay, garlic butter lobster and baked salmon. It holds 4.5★ from 1,174 Google reviews, though one reviewer says prices are a little high.
2. Maharaja Karahi — Padstow
4.5★ (890 Google reviews) · Known for: karahi dishes and curries
📍 98 Cahors Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Maharaja Karahi on Cahors Road serves curries and karahi-style dishes, and reviewers describe the food as flavourful and good value. It holds 4.5★ from 890 Google reviews, with diners noting the clean shop and reasonable prices.
3. Pod By Peter — Padstow
4.4★ (467 Google reviews) · Known for: brunch, waffles and sweet treats
📍 27 Padstow Parade, Padstow NSW 2211
Pod By Peter on Padstow Parade is a cafe near the station serving classic brunch food and sweet treats, mostly waffles. It holds 4.4★ from 467 Google reviews, and one reviewer notes it is one of the few places open on a Sunday.
4. Vanilla Bean & Lime Cafe — Padstow
4.4★ (412 Google reviews) · Known for: breakfast, pancakes and light lunches
📍 61 Howard Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Vanilla Bean & Lime Cafe on Howard Road is a bright cafe serving light meals for breakfast and lunch, with streetside tables. It holds 4.4★ from 412 Google reviews, and reviewers mention pancakes, barramundi and salmon fish cakes.
5. Char Cha by Charbel Chaaya — Padstow
4.8★ (325 Google reviews) · Known for: halal Lebanese food and chicken
📍 49 Padstow Parade, Padstow NSW 2211
Char Cha by Charbel Chaaya on Padstow Parade is a small halal Lebanese spot with about 20 seats. It holds 4.8★ from 325 Google reviews, with reviewers praising the friendly staff and generous portions.
6. Thai Elephant — Padstow
4.1★ (288 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai dishes and lunch specials
📍 19A Faraday Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Thai Elephant on Faraday Road is a Thai restaurant offering takeaway and delivery, with reviewers mentioning pad Thai and lunch specials. It holds 4.1★ from 288 Google reviews, and some long-time diners feel the food is not what it once was.
7. Fresh Tama Sushi — Padstow
4.6★ (281 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi, sashimi and yaki udon
📍 1a Padstow Parade, Padstow NSW 2211
Fresh Tama Sushi on Padstow Parade is a family owned Japanese restaurant where you order and pay at the front. It holds 4.6★ from 281 Google reviews, with reviewers mentioning mandu, assorted sushi sashimi and yaki udon.
8. Manoush & Co — Padstow
4.3★ (240 Google reviews) · Known for: manoush and Lebanese bakery food
📍 152 Alma Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Manoush & Co on Alma Road is a bakery-cafe where reviewers mention manoush for eat-in and takeaway. It holds 4.3★ from 240 Google reviews, though one reviewer says the eat-in area is small.
9. Uncle Hung Malaysian Restaurant — Padstow
4.6★ (235 Google reviews) · Known for: Malaysian char kway teow, laksa and rendang
📍 43 Padstow Parade, Padstow NSW 2211
Uncle Hung Malaysian Restaurant on Padstow Parade serves Malaysian food, with reviewers mentioning char kway teow, laksa and beef rendang. It holds 4.6★ from 235 Google reviews, and diners mention the open kitchen and friendly staff.
10. Caffe Due Amici — Padstow
4.8★ (221 Google reviews) · Known for: coffee, focaccia and pasta
📍 4/156 Alma Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Caffe Due Amici on Alma Road is a small cafe where reviewers mention coffee, focaccia, pasta and ricotta cake. It holds 4.8★ from 221 Google reviews, with diners praising the friendly owners.
11. Mamma Della Pizza — Padstow
4.3★ (211 Google reviews) · Known for: gourmet pizza
📍 94 Cahors Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
Mamma Della Pizza on Cahors Road serves gourmet pizzas for takeaway, dine-in and home delivery. It holds 4.3★ from 211 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the owners and affordable prices.
12. House of Lee — Padstow
4.2★ (192 Google reviews) · Known for: combination laksa and pork spare ribs
📍 33 Padstow Parade, Padstow NSW 2211
House of Lee on Padstow Parade is a restaurant where reviewers mention combination laksa and pork spare ribs. It holds 4.2★ from 192 Google reviews, and one diner describes it as a long-standing local.
13. D’ Pizza Man — Padstow
4.7★ (192 Google reviews) · Known for: halal Lebanese-style pizzas
📍 67 Howard Rd, Padstow NSW 2211
D’ Pizza Man on Howard Road serves pizzas, and one reviewer calls it a halal Lebanese pizza shop. It holds 4.7★ from 192 Google reviews, with reviewers mentioning family pizza deals and friendly service.
14. OG Burgers — Padstow
4.6★ (170 Google reviews) · Known for: burgers, chicken and chips
📍 85 Gibson Ave, Padstow NSW 2211
OG Burgers on Gibson Avenue serves cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, nuggets and chips. It holds 4.6★ from 170 Google reviews, and diners praise the fresh burgers and good-sized portions.
15. Broaster Chicken Padstow — Padstow
4.2★ (168 Google reviews) · Known for: burgers, tenders and salted chips
📍 1 Padstow Parade, Padstow NSW 2211
Broaster Chicken Padstow on Padstow Parade is a chicken shop where reviewers mention burgers, chicken tenders and salted chips. It holds 4.2★ from 168 Google reviews, and one reviewer calls the tenders the best in Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Padstow?
By Google review count, Aces Ocean Foods is the most-reviewed restaurant in Padstow with 1,174 reviews and a 4.5★ rating. Maharaja Karahi is next with 890 reviews at 4.5★.
Which Padstow restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Char Cha by Charbel Chaaya has the highest rating at 4.8★ from 325 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Padstow?
This guide includes Aces Ocean Foods (seafood platters and lobster), Maharaja Karahi (karahi dishes and curries), Pod By Peter (brunch, waffles and sweet treats) and Vanilla Bean & Lime Cafe (breakfast, pancakes and light lunches), along with 11 more Padstow restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Padstow restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Padstow guide?
15 restaurants in Padstow, with 5,466 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Padstow restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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