Sydney's top 25 BYO restaurants

Almustafa
If you want something you won't find in every restaurant this side of Marrickville, order the chicken mansaf. Corkage:Free

Billy Kwong
It's crowded as hell every day of the week. Try the fried eggs with green onions and XO sauce. Corkage $8 per bottle

Corinthian Rotisserie
Feeling bold? Order sheep's head - it's all about pulling the well-done brains and eyeballs out of a skull that still has teeth. Corkage $2.50 per person

Claude's
Stunning French food in a tiny Woollahra dining space. Corkage $20 per bottle

Darbar
Excellent Indian eats on the old Darling Mills site. Corkage $3 per person

Din Tai Fung
The secret of these world-class soup-filled dumplings is in the solid stock that melts when the dumplings are steamed. Corkage $5 per person

Eiger Swiss
It's a weird restaurant but if you're crazy for Swiss food it's well worth a look - especially for the fondue. Corkage Free

Fix St James
Fantastic fresh produce combined with skilled chefs equals bonza food. Corkage $15 per bottle

Fish Face
Steve Hodges is some kind of fish genius. You couldn't get a bad piece of seafood here if you tried. Corkage $10 per bottle

Il Barretto
It's about the atmosphere and casual vibe as much as the duck ragu, here. Corkage $2 per person

Kaiser Stub'n
Could this be Sydney's best schnitzel? We reckon it is. Their spinach dumplings are fantastic too. Corkage $8 per bottle

La Locanda
It's a sweet little restaurant right in the heart of Bronte and a great place to go for an easy, local meal if this is your 'hood. Corkage $5 per person.

Love Supreme
It's always busy (don't go if you're in a mad rush) and extremely fun. The long marble table at the back is great for big parties. Corkage $2.50 per person

Maitre Karl
Go for the tarte flambe with soft, sweet onions and stay for the snails. Corkage $8 per bottle

Marque
Mark Best dabbles in the molecular dark arts but for the most part his menu is classic French. With stunning wine list and smart service, this is one to be reckoned with. Corkage $30 per bottle

Nilgiri's
The menu trips all over India with regular specials including some great goat dishes. Corkage $6 per bottle

Red Chili 2
At this new branch of RC, the space lives up to the food, featuring plenty of the old favourites as well as a brand new set of dishes. Corkage $2 per person

Rossopomodoro
Watch the ships from one of the outside seats or sit inside a with one of their superlative pizze. Corkage Free

Sapporo
North Sydney never looked so good for raw fish. Not only is their sushi and sashimi top notch, but they also broadcast live sumo wrestling in the restaurant, so it's give and give. Corkage $5.50 per bottle

Silvas
Fantastic Portuguese for very few dollars. Eat their chicken, eat their chips. Corkage $2.50 per person

Shanghai Night
Our favourites are the salty, salty shallot pancakes and the pot sticker dumplings. Corkage Free

Spice I Am
If you like your Thai food authentic, spicy and tasty as the day is long, you've come to the right neck of the woods. Corkage Free

Temasek
For some of the most authentic Malaysian out of Malaysia, head to Parramatta. Fantastic nasi lemak and chicken rice to be had here. Corkage $1.50 per person

Tetsuya's
If you're into your food or love the idea of being oohed, aahed and wowed through 12 courses, you've come to the right place. Corkage $25 per bottle

Uchi Lounge
The food's fairly priced and it's plenty of fun on a Friday night if you've got yourself a posse. Corkage $3 per person 

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