Phil Wood
AustraliachefMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Phil Wood is a renowned Australian chef known for his innovative culinary creations and his ability to blend diverse cuisines. He co-owns Cafe Cressida in Woollahra, where he brings his fine-dining expertise to a casual cafe setting, creating a welcoming atmosphere with a menu that features dishes like congee and prawn rolls.
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Chef Phil Wood and Lis Davies are the couple behind Cressida, which is named after their daughter.
Sydney cafes with the best foodAustralia· 2026-07-25
Phil Wood is the chef-owner of the restaurant Ursula’s, which is set to close after nearly five years of service.
Ursula’s Paddington announces restaurant closureAustralia· 2026-03-05
Chef Phil Wood and Lis Davies are the couple behind Cressida, which is fundamentally a nice place to sit on a coffee and read the paper.
Sydney’s best cafe all-roundersAustralia· 2025-06-08
Phil Wood is the chef-owner of Cafe Cressida.
Good Food’s best restaurants, bars and recipes this week, from Cafe Cressida to Bar PlanetAustralia· 2025-05-09
Phil Wood is one of Sydney’s most proficient cross-pollinators of cuisines.
Cafe Cressida in Woollahra is an all-are-welcome neighbourhood cafeAustralia· 2025-05-09
