Eat in Paddington, Sydney

The Palomar ★ 4.5

Soho London-via-Paddington Mediterranean room on Glenmore Road, Sydney. Octo-hummus, the kubaneh bread service and Levantine plates from the open hearth.

Signature: Octo-hummus, Polpettone, Kubaneh bread

Saint Peter ★ 4.9

Josh Niland's fin-to-tail seafood room in Paddington, Sydney holds three Good Food Guide hats. Dry-aged fish, seafood charcuterie, daily catch boards.

Fred's ★ 4.6

Merivale's country-kitchen room on Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney. Hearth cooking, farm-direct produce, open kitchen at the back of the dining room.

10 William Street ★ 4.5

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.

The Paddington ★ 4.3

All-day pub-cafe-restaurant on Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney from Merivale. Sydney brunch and specialty-coffee staple with a consistent local crowd.

Signature drink: Long lunch wine flight

10 William Street ★ 4.7

Paddington's natural-wine ground zero on William Street, Sydney. Pasta of the day, Italian-leaning list, a small upstairs counter, nightly seating.

Signature pour: Pinot grigio from Friuli

Wine focus: Minimal-intervention Italian and Australian growers

Food: Italian antipasti and daily pasta