Eat in Potts Point, Sydney

Fratelli Paradiso ★ 4.5

Italian institution on Challis Avenue, Potts Point, Sydney since 2001. Pasta of the day, deep Italian wine list, booking ahead recommended on weekends.

Signature: Pasta of the day, Steamed snapper, Tiramisu

Chaco Bar ★ 4.5

Yakitori counter on Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Chicken skewers cooked over binchotan, ramen at lunch, sake and Japanese whisky list.

Signature: Yakitori skewers, Ramen, Mentaiko tamagoyaki

Yellow ★ 4.6

Brent Savage's two-hat vegetarian tasting menu on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Six-course seasonal menu, fine-dining vegan options always.

The Apollo ★ 4.5

Modern Greek institution on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Saganaki with honey and oregano, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, share-style table.

Signature: Saganaki with honey and oregano, Lamb shoulder, Spiced black-eyed beans

Order: Lamb shoulder with lemon potatoes for two.

Tip: Bookings essential; the kitchen runs late Friday and Saturday.

Young's Palace ★ 4.4

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.

Paper Bird ★ 4.4

Vietnamese-leaning cafe on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Banh mi, Vietnamese coffee, walk-in friendly weeknights and weekend brunch counter.

Signature drink: Vietnamese iced coffee

Dear Sainte Eloise ★ 4.6

Natural wine bar on Llankelly Place, Potts Point, Sydney. Same crew as Love Tilly Devine; Mediterranean small plates and a deep Champagne-by-the-glass list.

Signature pour: Beaujolais cru by the glass

Wine focus: French natural growers

Food: Mediterranean small plates

Monopole ★ 4.6

Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt's wine bar on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Open 7 nights; small-plates menu and natural-leaning wine list.

Signature pour: Riesling from the Mosel

Wine focus: European and Australian by the glass

Food: Charcuterie, cheese, sourdough

The Roosevelt ★ 4.4

Cocktail bar on Orwell Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Long mahogany counter, a Sazerac on the menu since 1942 and a piano on Sundays. Open 7 nights.

Signature drink: Old fashioned

Food: Bar snacks and pizza