Whether it’s for a date, a lunch meeting, or just an eating-out session, you want to dine at the best restaurant there is. To help you make your choice, we scoured Gosford (and looked at the reviews) to list the five best restaurants in this Australian suburb.

Pinocchios Wine & Pizza Bar

If you’re in the mood for wine and European food, Pinocchios is the perfect place for you. This restaurant offers a hearty menu that will please your palate. This restaurant also has an extensive wine list from places such as Australia, New Zealand, Italy and France.

Pinocchios is a restaurant that specialises in Mediterranean and European cuisine. Pinocchios also caters to all your dietary needs: they have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, and they also have a children’s menu.

Forget pizza chains because Joe’s Pizza Parlour will be your new go-to pizza place! This pizza parlour makes pizza the traditional way which means you will always have a big, mouth-watering pizza on your plate. Joe’s also has vegetarian-friendly pizzas, and if you’re not into what’s on the menu, you can pick your own toppings. And have we mentioned garlic bread? The garlic bread is a must-try in Joe’s, in addition to their fresh pizza of course.

Pizza lovers will love Joe’s Pizza Parlour at any time of day because Joe’s is open for lunch and dinner, as well as after-hours.

Located in the heart of Gosford, The Bon Pavilion lets you enjoy Australian and globally-influenced cuisine in an artsy and relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant itself is “a celebration of food and wine” that’s well-thought of and, of course, delicious.

The restaurant has an extensive menu that features freshly made in-house pasta. The menu has gluten-free options, so everyone can get a chance to enjoy the meal. Also, The Bon Pavilion has a bar, which lets you enjoy domestic and international beers, as well as cocktails and top-shelf spirits.

The Bon Pavilion also takes pride in its urban art and décor by Australian and Aboriginal artists. They feature art by Adelaide-based artist Lisa King, and model Elsie Stuart, a proud Aboriginal from the Biripi Nation. If you’re into globally influenced food, The Bon Pavilion will be your place.

Exploring cuisines will always be delightful. Siam Empire offers Thai food that’s quick, fresh, and mouth-watering.

Among its extensive menu, crowd favourites in Siam Empire are the cashew nut chicken, Massaman beef, and curry puffs. Siam Empire consistently offers excellent Thai food made with the freshest ingredients.

Siam Empire is available for dine-in and takeaways. You can order online on their website and pick the food up from their restaurant. Rest assured, the food’s quick and fresh.

Siam Empire website

We’ve witnessed the rise in popularity of Korean BBQs in Australia and all over the world. In Gosford, BBQ Korea Restaurant is the go-to place if you’re craving Korean barbecue.

This restaurant is relatively small, yet it’s always packed. You’ll enjoy Korean barbecue and Japanese food. Here, you can grill a variety of meat and vegetables, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available for order. Other than the BBQ, crowd favourites include the bibimbap and sushi rolls. BBQ Korea Restaurant also has a variety of drinks, including Japanese beer, which is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meat.

If you’re not afraid of smelling like grilled meat after your meal, then BBQ Korea Restaurant is going to be on your list.

Good food is always there no matter where you go. Gosford offers an abundance of good restaurants to eat at when you’re not in the mood for cooking. With so many delicious cuisines on offer, you may decide it’s time to move to Gosford!