ARIA Sydney

Aria sits at 1 Macquarie Street, positioned along the waterfront edge of the harbor. It is a five-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House. The room runs smart and elegant, serving modern international cuisine with a focus on seafood.

The restaurant holds two hats from the 2025 Australia Good Food Guide, a slight adjustment from its three-hat status the previous year. You choose this location for the proximity to the harbor’s major landmarks, which are usually buried under tourist foot traffic. While neighbors rely on the immediate views to justify their menus, Aria uses the floor-to-ceiling glass to keep the focus on the kitchen’s output. It feels more intentional than the casual diners lining the Circular Quay concourse, favoring a deliberate pace over the typical revolving door of waterside spots.