Sweeping views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are met with spectacular dishes and a thoughtfully selected wine list at Aria. Opt for the 7-course tasting menu that highlights the best seasonal ingredients, or choose a la carte, sampling Australian produce at its finest. Enjoy dishes like lightly cured paroo kangaroo with beetroot, amaranth and juniper, Moreton Bay bug with bronze fennel, bisque and corn, and Cowra lamb with quinoa, carrots and sheep’s milk yoghurt. Exclusive to delicious. Month Out, four courses of this Friday lunch lineup can be tasted for $190 per person throughout May.

For a sophisticated spin on Lebanese cuisine in Surry Hills, head to Nour. It’s all about vibrant, bold, flavours here – enjoy the likes of Fremantle octopus with chopped muhammara, fried potato with whipped roe, and sugarloaf cabbage with harissa, yoghurt and seeds, washed down with some signature cocktails. As a part of delicious. Month Out, this month Nour is offering a one-night Siqilliya event on May 25, where guests can taste an exclusive banquet style menu. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

With a reputation as one of the best lunch spots on the block, Mediterranean-inspired Mimi’s in Coogee is all things finessed. From lobster that’s slowly grilled with orange wine jus and golden pasta chitarra, to caviar pie with scallop mousseline and citrus butter, each dish is a reflection of the undulating sea seen just beyond the cream arched windows. Once the caviar trolley arrives, who can resist a “bump”, enjoyed from the back of the hand for optimum temperature with a frozen vodka shot? It’s a fun addition to the experience and has to be tried at least once. Coogee Pavilion, Middle Level, 130A Beach St, Coogee; merivale.com.au.

When it comes to cooking with fire, not many are as skilled as Lennox Hastie and his team at Firedoor. The open flame licks everything from woodfired bread with cultured butter, to Hampshire Down lamb with smoked tomato and charred fennel. Partnering with small-scale local farmers and producers means each dish features bespoke-grown vegetables, and aged beef, lamb, pork and chicken. Keen to try your hand at flame cooking? On Sunday May 29, head into the kitchen with chef and co-owner Lennox Hastie for a fiery and exciting masterclass. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Nestled under the ribcage of the Opera House, looking out over Sydney Harbour, you’ll find one the city’s most iconic restaurant scenes. Bennelong, a stalwart of the fine-dining fabric, serves up some of the nation’s best dishes. Try the mud crab with soft polenta, corn and brown butter, crispy eggplant with ssamjang, pinstripe peanuts and sesame aioli, or Sicilian-style three-milk curd ravioli. To celebrate delicious. Month Out, taste the best of Bennelong with a two-course specialty menu for $140 per person.

Beautiful interiors meet beautiful people and beautiful food at the new bubbling hotspot, Shell House. The warm hues throughout the venue are befitting of the Mediterranean-style menu. Start with Sydney Rock oysters and follow with raw scallops with apple, horseradish and lemon, and Rangers Valley dry-aged sirloin on the bone. As the perfect spot for golden hour eats, enjoy the Tanqueray Negroni or Truffle Toastie for $15 from 4-6pm Wednesday to Saturday as a part of delicious. Month Out Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Tucked within the golden halls of Crown Sydney, Woodcut cooks local produce over wood, charcoal or steam in three open-plan kitchens that specialise in each method. There are several ways to enjoy your experience here, whether it be at the counter, at an intimate table, in a private room or on the terrace. You can also opt for a chef’s table experience, or simply take it all in at the glinting bar.

It’s Australian produce – heralded and cooked to perfection – that takes centre stage at Nomad. The food, which is prepared over fire and smoke in a stylish warehouse, is inspired by travels through Morocco, Spain and the Middle East. Familiarise yourself with wood fire flatbread drizzled with Persian lime and wattleseed za’atar, followed by date-glazed wagyu tongue with chilli and housemade yoghurt, and finish off with lamb neck pie dotted with golden raisins, caper salsa and fine herbs. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Food is theatre at Fred’s Paddington. With an open plan kitchen, onlooking diners relish the sustainable produce that’s been whipped up before them. Enjoy beef tartare with Jerusalem artichoke and pickled green tomato, smoked mackerel pâté with salmon roe and lavosh, and slow-roasted lamb shoulder with anchovy and tomato glaze.

Icebergs never fails with its archetypal views, blue-hued interiors and curated menus. With a vision of bringing great quality modern Italian food to Sydney, the menu reveals Australian produce with a European twist. Try Burraduc Farm buffalo mozzarella with wasabi melon and San Daniele prosciutto, Bellata Gold bucatini with spanner crab, tomato and verbena butter, or vacherin of blood orange with pistachio, creme fraiche and finger lime. This gallery is brought to you by American Express.