Sunset Sabi is a Manly staple, loved by the trendy set escaping Bondi crowds. Inside, the glass-fronted restaurant is lined with raw timber tables and chairs and framed by neon Japanese signage. The food is Japanese fusion, famously the crab-based Dank rolls and Double Double gyozas (inspired by the Big Mac) are a must-order. The bartenders shake eccentric cocktails at the counter, and sake is flowing by the bottle. Sunset Sabi is the kind of place you will leave well fed and very well watered. 

A nostalgic tribute to the classic Italian dining scene of New York city, Pocket Pizza pairs gingham table cloths and the warmth of a neighbourhood trattoria with the buzz of Manly's young crowd. Order a classic pizza à la vodka (with extra vodka dipping sauce), then pass around a bowl of the conchiglie pasta with pesto and stracciatella that is as moreish as it sounds. Get a second round of their well-proportioned Aperol Spritz and you will see why this spot has become a local institution. 

Banco, squirrelled away down a back alley off Manly's Corso has just 32 seats and an open kitchen which feels more like a chef's table than a restaurant. Chef Dan Webb plates seasonal, ingredient-led food – think aged short ribs and lamb rojapi skewers cooked over charcoal to impart just the right amount of smokiness. The drinks selection is equally thoughtful, with low-intervention wines and food-focused cocktails. It's the perfect place for a date night or a long-needed catch up with friends. 

Named after the traditional Swedish fika - taking a break over coffee with friends and family - Fika in Manly is Australia's first Swedish eatery. Tucked into a narrow lane just off the beach, this bustling cafe offers a taste of Sweden with everything made in-house, from their signature homemade skagen toast with prawns, cured gravalax to the cakes, cookies and jams. And of course, great coffee.