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 Lane Cove in 2026 are led by Via Napoli Pizzeria Lane Cove, with 2,734 Google reviews and a 4.4★ rating, followed by Masala Kitchen Lane Cove (1,339 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Lane Cove, NSW 2066, 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. Via Napoli Pizzeria Lane Cove
- 2. Masala Kitchen Lane Cove
- 3. Seven Spices Modern Indian Restaurant
- 4. Garçon Restaurant & Cafe
- 5. Lillah Kitchen
- 6. Persian Basement
- 7. Hecho En Mexico Lane Cove
- 8. Lane Cove Sushi Bar
- 9. Johnny Gio’s Pizza Lane Cove
- 10. La Piazza
- 11. Pho Hoa
- 12. Shorties Bar & Dining
- 13. Sunset Diner Lane Cove
- 14. Birdwood Cafe
- 15. Sho Sushi
Sydney’s Best Lane Cove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Napoli Pizzeria Lane Cove | Lane Cove | ★ 4.4 (2,734) | wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta |
| Masala Kitchen Lane Cove | Lane Cove | ★ 4.3 (1,339) | modern Indian tandoor dishes and cocktails |
| Seven Spices Modern Indian Restaurant | Lane Cove | ★ 4.7 (1,089) | modern Indian fine dining and takeaway |
| Garçon Restaurant & Cafe | Lane Cove | ★ 4.2 (1,013) | French-style breakfast, lunch and coffee |
| Lillah Kitchen | Lane Cove | ★ 4.6 (950) | Middle Eastern mezze, lamb and cocktails |
| Persian Basement | Lane Cove | ★ 4.1 (859) | traditional Persian dishes, banquets and weekend belly dancing |
| Hecho En Mexico Lane Cove | Lane Cove | ★ 4.5 (638) | Mexican dishes and alfresco dining |
| Lane Cove Sushi Bar | Lane Cove | ★ 4.3 (477) | sushi rolls and teriyaki beef |
| Johnny Gio’s Pizza Lane Cove | Lane Cove | ★ 4.7 (473) | pizza with friendly service |
| La Piazza | Lane Cove | ★ 4.1 (467) | traditional and wood-fired pizza and pasta |
| Pho Hoa | Lane Cove | ★ 4.7 (456) | pho, seafood spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee |
| Shorties Bar & Dining | Lane Cove | ★ 4.8 (449) | shared plates, sticky pork belly and tap beer |
| Sunset Diner Lane Cove | Lane Cove | ★ 4.2 (447) | burgers, griddle dogs and shakes |
| Birdwood Cafe | Lane Cove | ★ 4.3 (440) | breakfast and coffee with counter ordering |
| Sho Sushi | Lane Cove | ★ 4.3 (428) | sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes |
1. Via Napoli Pizzeria Lane Cove — Lane Cove
4.4★ (2,734 Google reviews) · Known for: wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta
📍 141 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Via Napoli Pizzeria on Longueville Road serves wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and Italian wine in a lively trattoria with exposed-brick walls. It is rated 4.4★ from 2,734 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the zucchini burrata pizza, the pasta and the heated outdoor seating.
2. Masala Kitchen Lane Cove — Lane Cove
4.3★ (1,339 Google reviews) · Known for: modern Indian tandoor dishes and cocktails
📍 Unit 2/2 2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Masala Kitchen on Rosenthal Avenue brings modern Indian flavours to Lane Cove, with tandoor dishes, cocktails and happy hour. It is rated 4.3★ from 1,339 Google reviews, and reviewers mention generous portions and friendly staff.
3. Seven Spices Modern Indian Restaurant — Lane Cove
4.7★ (1,089 Google reviews) · Known for: modern Indian fine dining and takeaway
📍 Shop 7 23-25 Burns Bay Rd, Above Cake Man shop, Behind GYG, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Seven Spices on Burns Bay Road is a modern Indian restaurant offering fine dining and takeaway. It is rated 4.7★ from 1,089 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the quality of the food, the presentation and the attentive service.
4. Garçon Restaurant & Cafe — Lane Cove
4.2★ (1,013 Google reviews) · Known for: French-style breakfast, lunch and coffee
📍 The Canopy, Shop 5/2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Garçon Restaurant & Cafe at The Canopy serves a French-inspired menu for breakfast and lunch, plus coffee and drinks, and hosts events. It is rated 4.2★ from 1,013 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the food, the coffee and the warm atmosphere.
5. Lillah Kitchen — Lane Cove
4.6★ (950 Google reviews) · Known for: Middle Eastern mezze, lamb and cocktails
📍 128 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Lillah Kitchen on Longueville Road serves Middle Eastern cuisine for lunch and dinner, with takeaway and fine dining options. It is rated 4.6★ from 950 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the cauliflower, the lamb and the cocktails.
6. Persian Basement — Lane Cove
4.1★ (859 Google reviews) · Known for: traditional Persian dishes, banquets and weekend belly dancing
📍 7/54 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Persian Basement on Burns Bay Road serves traditional Persian dishes in a light-filled dining room, with belly dancers and banquets on weekends. It is rated 4.1★ from 859 Google reviews, and reviewers mention group events, buffet dinners and live entertainment.
7. Hecho En Mexico Lane Cove — Lane Cove
4.5★ (638 Google reviews) · Known for: Mexican dishes and alfresco dining
📍 3/2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Hecho En Mexico on Rosenthal Avenue is a lively Mexican restaurant with an alfresco area. It is rated 4.5★ from 638 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the fresh flavours, the atmosphere and the friendly staff.
8. Lane Cove Sushi Bar — Lane Cove
4.3★ (477 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi rolls and teriyaki beef
📍 122 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Lane Cove Sushi Bar on Longueville Road serves sushi rolls and Japanese dishes, with outdoor seating. It is rated 4.3★ from 477 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the flavourful rolls such as the lion roll, the spider roll and the tiger roll.
9. Johnny Gio’s Pizza Lane Cove — Lane Cove
4.7★ (473 Google reviews) · Known for: pizza with friendly service
📍 4/56-60 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Johnny Gio’s Pizza on Burns Bay Road is a local pizza restaurant. It is rated 4.7★ from 473 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the pizzas and the friendly, accommodating staff.
10. La Piazza — Lane Cove
4.1★ (467 Google reviews) · Known for: traditional and wood-fired pizza and pasta
📍 3 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
La Piazza on Burns Bay Road is a family-friendly restaurant with outdoor tables, serving Italian staples including traditional and wood-fired pizza and pasta. It is rated 4.1★ from 467 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the thin, crispy pizza and the attentive staff.
11. Pho Hoa — Lane Cove
4.7★ (456 Google reviews) · Known for: pho, seafood spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee
📍 94B Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Pho Hoa on Longueville Road serves Vietnamese cuisine including pho, spring rolls and rice dishes. It is rated 4.7★ from 456 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the seafood spring rolls, the beef rib pho and the steamed fish.
12. Shorties Bar & Dining — Lane Cove
4.8★ (449 Google reviews) · Known for: shared plates, sticky pork belly and tap beer
📍 96 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Shorties Bar & Dining on Longueville Road is an intimate, relaxed restaurant and bar that is dog friendly. It is rated 4.8★ from 449 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the sticky pork belly, the snapper ceviche and the service.
13. Sunset Diner Lane Cove — Lane Cove
4.2★ (447 Google reviews) · Known for: burgers, griddle dogs and shakes
📍 The Canopy, shop6/2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Sunset Diner at The Canopy is a Miami-inspired casual diner serving burgers, griddle dogs, salads, shakes, beer and wine. It is rated 4.2★ from 447 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the juicy double burger and the relaxed vibe.
14. Birdwood Cafe — Lane Cove
4.3★ (440 Google reviews) · Known for: breakfast and coffee with counter ordering
📍 24 Birdwood Ln, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Birdwood Cafe on Birdwood Lane serves breakfast and cafe food with counter ordering. It is rated 4.3★ from 440 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the fresh food and the kind, attentive staff.
15. Sho Sushi — Lane Cove
4.3★ (428 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes
📍 Suite 10/43/45 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Sho Sushi on Burns Bay Road serves sushi and sashimi along with traditional Japanese dishes. It is rated 4.3★ from 428 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the fresh fish and the welcoming service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Lane Cove?
By Google review count, Via Napoli Pizzeria Lane Cove is the most-reviewed restaurant in Lane Cove with 2,734 reviews and a 4.4★ rating. Masala Kitchen Lane Cove is next with 1,339 reviews at 4.3★.
Which Lane Cove restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Shorties Bar & Dining has the highest rating at 4.8★ from 449 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Lane Cove?
This guide includes Via Napoli Pizzeria Lane Cove (wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta), Masala Kitchen Lane Cove (modern Indian tandoor dishes and cocktails), Seven Spices Modern Indian Restaurant (modern Indian fine dining and takeaway) and Garçon Restaurant & Cafe (French-style breakfast, lunch and coffee), along with 11 more Lane Cove restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove guide?
15 restaurants in Lane Cove, with 12,259 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 Lane Cove 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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