The Apollo is a greek restaurant in Potts Point, Sydney.
Modern Greek institution on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Saganaki with honey and oregano, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, share-style table.
Signature dishes: Saganaki with honey and oregano, Lamb shoulder, Spiced black-eyed beans
Must order: Lamb shoulder with lemon potatoes for two.
Tip: Bookings essential; the kitchen runs late Friday and Saturday.
Address: 44 Macleay Street, Potts Point NSW 2011, Sydney
Suburban-Cantonese on Llankelly Place, Potts Point, Sydney. The Cantonese duck and roast pork are the house specials; open Tue-Sun lunch and dinner.
Signature: Prawn toast, Sweet and sour pork, Yum cha selection
Order: Prawn toast and Mongolian lamb.
Tip: Bookings open four weeks ahead; the lunchtime yum cha is the easier ticket.
Late-night izakaya on Bridge Street, Sydney CBD. Wagyu tartare, sake-driven cocktails, dark room with a constant playlist of 80s J-pop classics.
Signature: Wagyu tartare, Miso eggplant, Karaage chicken
Order: Wagyu tartare and miso-glazed eggplant.
Tip: Bar walk-ins after 9pm; kitchen open till midnight Friday and Saturday.
Mary's pub burger on Mary Street, Newtown, Sydney. Cheeseburgers, fried chicken and mac and cheese in a former church-turned-rock-bar. Daily till late.
Signature: The Mary's burger, Fried chicken, Mac and cheese
Order: The Mary's cheeseburger and a side of fried chicken.
Tip: Loud room; sit upstairs if you want conversation.
Italian-leaning wine bar on William Street, Paddington, Sydney. Antipasti, daily pasta, the city's first natural-wine bar by-the-glass list since 2010.
Signature: Pasta of the day, Saltimbocca crostini, Burrata with peas
Order: Pasta of the day and a Lambrusco.
Tip: Limited bar stools; arrive early or settle for the bench seats outside.
Vietnamese banh mi counter on Illawarra Road, Marrickville, Sydney. Hank and Nancy Tran (ex-Coogee Hot Rolls) opened in 2026 in the old Alex'n'Rolls site.
Signature: Pork banh mi, Chicken banh mi, Vietnamese iced coffee
Order: Classic pork banh mi with extra chilli.
Tip: Cash and card; quick service even at the lunch peak.
Italian wine bar on Enmore Road in Newtown, Sydney. Pasta, aperitivo, a small-producer Italian wine list curated by the team behind Marta and Cucina.
Signature: Pasta of the day, Aperitivo board, Tiramisu
Order: Pasta of the day and a glass of Etna Rosso.
Tip: Walk-ins at the bar; book ahead for the tables on Friday and Saturday.
Suburban-Cantonese on Llankelly Place, Potts Point, Sydney. The Cantonese duck and roast pork are the house specials; open Tue-Sun lunch and dinner.
Signature: Prawn toast, Sweet and sour pork, Yum cha selection
Order: Prawn toast and Mongolian lamb.
Tip: Bookings open four weeks ahead; the lunchtime yum cha is the easier ticket.
