South End ★ 4.6
Hussein Sarhan and Alex Tong's neighbourhood bistro on King Street, Newtown, Sydney. The ex-Fred's chef runs a tight, seasonal European menu.
Signature: Steak tartare, Pasta of the day, Wood-roasted fish
Baba's Place is a modern mediterranean restaurant in Marrickville, Sydney.
Yugoslav-Mediterranean diner on Marrickville Road, Sydney. Cevapi, pljeskavica and a long natural-wine list; open Tue-Sun dinner and weekend lunch.
Signature dishes: Cevapi, Lamb shoulder, Spanakopita
Address: 153 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204, Sydney
Hussein Sarhan and Alex Tong's neighbourhood bistro on King Street, Newtown, Sydney. The ex-Fred's chef runs a tight, seasonal European menu.
Signature: Steak tartare, Pasta of the day, Wood-roasted fish
Modern Chinese on Bligh Street in the Sydney CBD. Crispy poultry, Sichuan beef tongue and oysters in chilli oil, recommended booking on weekends.
Signature: Crispy poultry, Sichuan beef tongue, Oysters in chilli oil
Modern Mexican by chef Mat Lindsay and team on Regent Street, Redfern, Sydney. Heritage corn tortillas, suckling pig tacos, single-region mezcal list.
Signature: Tetela of huitlacoche, Suckling pig tacos, Salsa flight
Seafood-led neighbourhood bistro on Erskineville Road, Sydney. Crudo, whole-flat-fish hot off the grill and a Mediterranean-into-Aussie wine list.
Signature: Crudo of the day, Whole flounder, Cuttlefish ink linguine
French bistro on Martin Place, Sydney CBD. Long marble bar, escargots happy hour, steak frites and a Champagne list deep enough for a third bottle.
Signature: Beef tartare, Steak frites, Lemon tart
French brasserie in The Rocks, Sydney. Set menus under A$50 for escargots, French onion soup and steak au poivre with frites; a Champagne wall to match.
Signature: Escargots, Soupe a l'oignon, Steak au poivre