Bessie's ★ 4.5
Casual contemporary Australian dining on Riley Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. Wood-fired sourdough, share plates, the kind of room locals book on repeat.
Signature: Wood-fired sourdough, Lamb shoulder, Stracciatella with stone fruit
Vin-Cenzo's is an italian restaurant in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
Italian with French and Spanish flourishes on Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney. House-rolled pasta, a tight Mediterranean wine list, neighbourhood vibe.
Signature dishes: Cacio e pepe, Pici pasta, Tiramisu
Address: 234 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Sydney
Casual contemporary Australian dining on Riley Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. Wood-fired sourdough, share plates, the kind of room locals book on repeat.
Signature: Wood-fired sourdough, Lamb shoulder, Stracciatella with stone fruit
Modern Greek dining on Redfern Street, Sydney. Charcoal-grilled whole fish, mezze and Greek dessert pastries; one of 2025's strongest openings in the south.
Signature: Taramasalata, Whole charcoal fish, Loukoumades
Roman trattoria on Redfern Street, Sydney. Bigoli, vitello tonnato and a deep amari list; the same crew behind Pellegrino 2000 in Surry Hills.
Signature: Bigoli with sardines, Vitello tonnato, Cannoli
French bistro on Marian Street, Redfern, Sydney. Boudin noir, confit duck and a no-bookings wine bar feel; Mediterranean-leaning natural-wine list.
Signature: Boudin noir, Confit duck leg, Tarte tatin
Merivale's 240-seat Cantonese basement on Bridge Lane in the Sydney CBD. Peking duck carved tableside, yum cha at lunch, dim sum on tea trolleys.
Signature: Peking duck, Sang choi bow, Yum cha
Neil Perry's Spice Temple sits below the Art Deco City Mutual Building at 10 Bligh Street in the Sydney CBD. Regional Chinese, dark room, sichuan-heavy.
Signature: Stir-fried lamb with cumin, Mapo tofu, Salt-and-pepper squid