If you love food, then you'll love Sutherland Shire. There are tons of homegrown restaurants serving authentic dishes with local ingredients. It's a great location for a night out, brunch with friends, or celebrating anniversaries over sumptuous meals. Let's look at the five best restaurants in Sutherland Shire to get started.

1) Albi’s Taverna

Where: Shop 1-2/1 Ocean Grove Ave, Cronulla, New South Wales 2230

Albi's Taverna serves classic Italian dishes in generous servings, so bring a giant appetite or a friend to share your meals with. A fan favourite is the Garlic Bread Schiacciata, served with cheese and salami. Order some extras like the Mediterranean marinated olives, stuffed zucchini flowers, or the famous Nonna's Meatballs that even the pickiest eaters will love.

2) Giro Osteria

Where: Shop 3/1 McDonald St, Cronulla, New South Wales 2230

Giro Osteria is a lovely Italian joint with a BYO wine option to accompany your meals. Bring your friends and family for a big lunch or dinner with great ambience and service.

The dine-in menu offers classics like garlic bread, sourdough bread, marinated olives, polenta, bruschetta, and a range of pasta. Your main course is a choice of lamb shoulder, beef t-bone, or the fish of the day, with gluten-free and vegetarian options.

3) Sealevel

Where: No. 2 The Kingsway, Cronulla, New South Wales 2230

Sealevel serves a contemporary Australian menu with a touch of French and Italian style. The menu changes every two weeks, so you're always in for a surprise. Try the tasting plate for two to enjoy rock oysters, Mooloolaba prawns, octopus, and smoked beef.

The vegetarian-tasting plate is fantastic even for meat fans, serving roasted beets, Tuscan potatoes, char-grilled broccolini, and more. Finish with the raspberry Panna cotta for a yummy gluten-free dessert, and enjoy the ocean view.

4) Rocksalt

Where: Shop 1/72-80 Allison Cres Shop 1, Menai, New South Wales 2234

If you have a foodie in your life, why not gift them with a Rocksalt voucher? It's the perfect reason to come to the Shire to enjoy excellent Australian cuisine. Rocksalt offers a wonderful menu with vegetarian options on request. However, the fan favourite is the salt and pepper lamb cutlets that melt in your mouth. The dessert-tasting box is another great gift for couples, complete with snickers bars, passion brulee and raspberry pavlova–delicious!

5) Alphabet Street

Where: 5/8 The Kingsway, Cronulla, New South Wales 2230

Alphabet Street serves banquet-style Asian food, so order everything in one go. The barramundi dumplings, bao buns, and pork belly are a favourite, as is the signature apple martini. Flavours from Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisine meet on the Alphabet Street menu. Enjoy steamed, grilled, or curried meats and fish served over fragrant rice or roti, then wash it down with a cocktail, beer or fruit juice.

Don't Miss Out on Incredible Food in Sutherland Shire

Believe it or not, these fine restaurants are enough to convince you that it's time to move to Sutherland Shire! After all, who wouldn't want delicious, affordable food right at their doorstep? So, bring your appetite with you to Sutherland Shire; you won't regret it.