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 Carlingford in 2026 are led by Surena Persian Restaurant, with 2,882 Google reviews and a 4.8★ rating, followed by Fortune Palace (692 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Carlingford, NSW 2118, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. Surena Persian Restaurant
- 2. Fortune Palace
- 3. Got Pho
- 4. Crystal Seafood Restaurant
- 5. Taste of Tuscany
- 6. Pho Mumum
- 7. Chickensalt
- 8. Tilted
- 9. Kyoto Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant
- 10. OX LAN Lanzhou Beef Noodle
- 11. Maharaja’s on Carmen
- 12. Shakm Indian Eatery
- 13. Wokking Inn
- 14. It’s Thai Restaurant
- 15. Tonkotsuya
Sydney’s Best Carlingford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surena Persian Restaurant | Carlingford | ★ 4.8 (2,882) | Persian kebabs and lamb shanks |
| Fortune Palace | Carlingford | ★ 3.5 (692) | Cantonese yum cha and live seafood |
| Got Pho | Carlingford | ★ 4.2 (688) | South Vietnamese pho and noodle soups |
| Crystal Seafood Restaurant | Carlingford | ★ 3.5 (484) | yum cha and seafood |
| Taste of Tuscany | Carlingford | ★ 4.3 (482) | family Italian pizza and pasta |
| Pho Mumum | Carlingford | ★ 4.2 (438) | pho and Vietnamese noodle soups |
| Chickensalt | Carlingford | ★ 4.6 (405) | fish and chips and takeaway |
| Tilted | Carlingford | ★ 4.6 (403) | cafe brunch and coffee |
| Kyoto Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant | Carlingford | ★ 4.5 (378) | teppanyaki with chef theatrics |
| OX LAN Lanzhou Beef Noodle | Carlingford | ★ 4.8 (357) | Lanzhou beef noodle soup |
| Maharaja’s on Carmen | Carlingford | ★ 4.2 (353) | Indian banquets and curries |
| Shakm Indian Eatery | Carlingford | ★ 4.8 (300) | vegetarian-leaning Indian dishes |
| Wokking Inn | Carlingford | ★ 3.7 (278) | Chinese banquet dishes |
| It’s Thai Restaurant | Carlingford | ★ 4.4 (231) | Thai dishes and takeaway |
| Tonkotsuya | Carlingford | ★ 3.3 (203) | sushi and bento takeaway |
1. Surena Persian Restaurant — Carlingford
4.8★ (2,882 Google reviews) · Known for: Persian kebabs and lamb shanks
📍 318 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Surena is a Persian restaurant on Pennant Hills Road with takeaway available and a 4.8★ rating from 2,882 Google reviews. Reviewers mention tender kebabs, lamb shanks and platters that are good for sharing.
2. Fortune Palace — Carlingford
3.5★ (692 Google reviews) · Known for: Cantonese yum cha and live seafood
📍 372 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Fortune Palace is a family-run Cantonese restaurant serving live seafood and traditional yum cha on Pennant Hills Road. Reviews are mixed at 3.5★ from 692 Google reviews, though several diners mention the generous dim sum quantities for the price.
3. Got Pho — Carlingford
4.2★ (688 Google reviews) · Known for: South Vietnamese pho and noodle soups
📍 827 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Got Pho specialises in traditional South Vietnamese pho and a range of noodle soups, nibbles and Vietnamese-inspired drinks. It holds 4.2★ from 688 Google reviews, and reviewers describe friendly staff and comfortable seating.
4. Crystal Seafood Restaurant — Carlingford
3.5★ (484 Google reviews) · Known for: yum cha and seafood
📍 Shop SP101 Carlingford Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Crystal Seafood Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant on Carlingford Road offering yum cha and seafood dishes such as mud crab. Reviews are mixed at 3.5★ from 484 Google reviews.
5. Taste of Tuscany — Carlingford
4.3★ (482 Google reviews) · Known for: family Italian pizza and pasta
📍 314 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Taste of Tuscany is a spacious, family-friendly Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and seafood dishes, with BYO and takeaway available. It is rated 4.3★ from 482 Google reviews, with one reviewer calling it an institution for the area.
6. Pho Mumum — Carlingford
4.2★ (438 Google reviews) · Known for: pho and Vietnamese noodle soups
📍 105 Carlingford Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Pho Mumum is a Vietnamese noodle restaurant in a Carlingford Road shopping centre, rated 4.2★ from 438 Google reviews. Reviewers mention fast, friendly staff and the oxtail pho.
7. Chickensalt — Carlingford
4.6★ (405 Google reviews) · Known for: fish and chips and takeaway
📍 492 N Rocks Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Chickensalt is a takeaway shop on North Rocks Road with a 4.6★ rating from 405 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the fish and chips, generous portions and fair prices.
8. Tilted — Carlingford
4.6★ (403 Google reviews) · Known for: cafe brunch and coffee
📍 shop 2/20 Carmen Dr, Carlingford NSW 2118
Tilted is a cosy cafe on Carmen Drive with a 4.6★ rating from 403 Google reviews. Reviewers mention a compact menu, chilli scrambled eggs and quick service.
9. Kyoto Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant — Carlingford
4.5★ (378 Google reviews) · Known for: teppanyaki with chef theatrics
📍 Shop B2 Carlingford Village Shopping Centre, 372 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Kyoto Teppanyaki is a lively, red-walled Japanese eatery in Carlingford Village where chefs cook in front of guests. It holds 4.5★ from 378 Google reviews, with reviewers calling it fun for families and groups.
10. OX LAN Lanzhou Beef Noodle — Carlingford
4.8★ (357 Google reviews) · Known for: Lanzhou beef noodle soup
📍 Shop 107/801-809 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
OX LAN serves Lanzhou beef noodle soup with slow-simmered broth and fresh noodles, and says it uses no MSG. It is rated 4.8★ from 357 Google reviews, with reviewers praising the chewy noodles and well-packed takeaway.
11. Maharaja’s on Carmen — Carlingford
4.2★ (353 Google reviews) · Known for: Indian banquets and curries
📍 shop 12/2 Carmen Dr, Carlingford NSW 2118
Maharaja’s on Carmen is an Indian restaurant on Carmen Drive rated 4.2★ from 353 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the banquet, a wide variety of curries and long-time loyal customers.
12. Shakm Indian Eatery — Carlingford
4.8★ (300 Google reviews) · Known for: vegetarian-leaning Indian dishes
📍 5/289 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Shakm Indian Eatery is an Indian restaurant on Pennant Hills Road with a 4.8★ rating from 300 Google reviews. Reviewers say it mainly caters to vegetarians, with dishes such as saag with makki di roti and chicken tikka masala mentioned.
13. Wokking Inn — Carlingford
3.7★ (278 Google reviews) · Known for: Chinese banquet dishes
📍 372 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Wokking Inn is a Chinese restaurant in Carlingford Village that moved from Marsfield, according to one reviewer. Reviews are mixed at 3.7★ from 278 Google reviews, with one reviewer noting it seemed short-staffed.
14. It’s Thai Restaurant — Carlingford
4.4★ (231 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai dishes and takeaway
📍 13 Mobbs Ln, Carlingford NSW 2118
It’s Thai Restaurant is a Thai restaurant on Mobbs Lane that also does takeaway. It is rated 4.4★ from 231 Google reviews, and one reviewer recommends it for a birthday group.
15. Tonkotsuya — Carlingford
3.3★ (203 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi and bento takeaway
📍 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Tonkotsuya is a Japanese takeaway shop on Pennant Hills Road. Reviews are mixed at 3.3★ from 203 Google reviews, with some diners praising the beef bento.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Carlingford?
By Google review count, Surena Persian Restaurant is the most-reviewed restaurant in Carlingford with 2,882 reviews and a 4.8★ rating. Fortune Palace is next with 692 reviews at 3.5★.
Which Carlingford restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Surena Persian Restaurant has the highest rating at 4.8★ from 2,882 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Carlingford?
This guide includes Surena Persian Restaurant (Persian kebabs and lamb shanks), Fortune Palace (Cantonese yum cha and live seafood), Got Pho (South Vietnamese pho and noodle soups) and Crystal Seafood Restaurant (yum cha and seafood), along with 11 more Carlingford restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Carlingford 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 Carlingford guide?
15 restaurants in Carlingford, with 8,574 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 Carlingford 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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