Dining
Wollongong dining guide
Where to eat in Wollongong, from beachside cafes to the city's best fine dining. Updated as new openings land.
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Caveau
Long-running degustation room on Crown Street with a quietly inventive seasonal menu.
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His Boy Elroy
Smoked-meat sliders, craft beer and a busy laneway courtyard off Globe Lane.
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Lee & Me
All-day brunch favourite with strong coffee and one of the better avo plates in the Illawarra.
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Diggies
Beachfront classic right on the path between the pool and North Beach.
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Babyface Kitchen
Modern Asian small plates, tight wine list and a buzzing bar room.
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Samuel's
White-tablecloth Italian institution with house-made pasta and a serious cellar.
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La Pizza Mia
Wood-fired pizzas with a short list of pastas and the city's best tiramisu.
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Humber
Local wine bar pouring NSW small producers next to a tight sharing-plate menu.
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Five Islands Brewing
Brewery taproom inside the entertainment centre, pizzas and game-day crowds.
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Yummy Chinese Takeaway
No-frills Cantonese takeaway with a cult following for honey chicken and salt-and-pepper squid.