One of Sydney’s most consistently popular restaurants, known for its wood-fired cooking and ingredient-driven menu. Drawing from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditions, it excels in shareable dishes and an outstanding natural wine program. It’s especially strong for long, relaxed lunches.
Why It Belongs on the List
A Surry Hills restaurant anchored by a wood-fired oven and a commitment to sharing plates — Nomad's menu draws from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, with a focus on fermentation, fire, and the best available Australian produce. One of Sydney's best mid-range options for a long lunch: house-cured meats, flatbreads, roasted cauliflower with tahini, and a natural wine list now one of the city's best.
What Stands Out
- Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences
- Wood-fired cooking
- Natural wine list
- Surry Hills location
- House-made breads and charcuterie
- One of Sydney’s best long-lunch spots