Best Restaurants in Darwin (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Darwin? We've rounded up 78 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
78 spots
Crustaceans on the Wharf
$$Relaxed restaurant with a sprawling harbourfront terrace, for fish, oysters & char-grilled steak.
Fannie Bay Super Pizza Italian Restaurant
$$Restaurants in Fannie Bay, Darwin.
Madame Za Restaurant and Bar
Cafes in Palmerston, Darwin.
Co Hai Sai Gon
Restaurants in Parap, Darwin.
CHINA Bar Gateway Palmerston
$Restaurants in Palmerston, Darwin.
Thai Thai
$$Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.
Exotic North Indian cuisine
$$Familiar curries, naan and tandoori dishes in a laid-back space with a breezy outdoor dining area.
Silks
$$Restaurants in Fannie Bay, Darwin.
il Piatto Restaurant
$$$Classic Italian dishes and wood-fired pizza served amid modern lights and bronze patterned screens.
Happy Garden Takeaway & Chinese Restaurant Parap
$$Restaurants in Parap, Darwin.
Lizards Bar and Restaurant
$$Bars in Darwin CBD, Darwin.
Indian Curry Paradise
$$Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.
Xin Chao Cafe
Restaurants in Palmerston, Darwin.
Good Times Bar & Grill
$$Restaurants in Palmerston, Darwin.
PepperBerry Restaurant
Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.
Ceylon Stove
Restaurants in Palmerston, Darwin.
Ton's Bistro at Dinah
Restaurants in Nightcliff, Darwin.
Darwin Services Club
Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.
Restaurants in Darwin — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Darwin?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Darwin are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Darwin restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Darwin?+
We currently feature 78 restaurants across Darwin and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.