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One of the sundae fruit cups.

The Good Food guide to eating (and drinking) well on the Central Coast

From old-fashioned fishmongers to waterfront restaurants and sunny gelato parlours, here are the best places to eat and drink in Wyong, Woy Woy, Terrigal and beyond.

  • David Matthews and Mike Bennie
Grilled Moreton Bay bugs.

SMH Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink on the NSW Central Coast

Wake up to this regionʼs beaut beachside brekkies, fresh local seafood and relaxed, refined dining.

  • David Matthews
Alexandra and Nicola Coccia in their hatted restaurant Osteria il Coccia in Ettalong Beach .

Where there’s smoke there’s ire: Central Coast’s highest-rated restaurant forced to close

Italian wood-fire restaurant Osteria il Coccia in Ettalong will close after failing to rectify smoke complaints.

  • Bianca Hrovat