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- Hurstville
This enormous steamed seafood platter is one of Sydney’s most incredible dishes
Taste of Shunde’s whole Murray cod or coral trout surrounded by rows of pipis and prawns is an “epic lifelong memory”.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Red Hill
‘This is how it should be’: Join the waitlist for a shot at Victoria’s perfect long lunch
I had my doubts when hearing gushing accounts from other diners, but I fell into the embrace of two-hatted Tedesca Osteria’s relaxed hospitality, writes Besha Rodell.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Orange
This busy 20-seater is one of the best wine bars in the state (and isn’t where you’d expect)
Hey Rosey serves a daily-changing menu largely based on what local farmers are dropping off that week.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Newtown
Don’t miss the 31-ingredient family-inspired sauce at this Mexican spot in Newtown
The mother-daughter team behind Olotl join the new wave of chefs reshaping Sydney’s understanding of what’s possible with salsa, corn and chilli.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Review
- Potts Point
This overlooked spot is perfect for dates and mates – and a stonking-good Sunday roast
This backstreet venue is still going strong after 10 years, serving lots of things we love to eat: anchovy toast, cacio e pepe and a spot-on sticky-date pud.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Manly
The cooking can be great, but some head-scratching service keeps Felons from soaring
The views are stunning, the fish are jumping, but something’s missing from this new waterside restaurant.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Redfern
‘This chubby, fried tortilla is one of the best, three-bite snacks I’ve had all year’
Perched on the new Eve Hotel at Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane precinct, Lottie is one of the swishest spots to sweep up guacamole.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Bangalow
This country spot is the ‘pub’ every town wishes it had on the corner
If you can’t find an old pub, make one. That’s the approach the You Beauty team has taken to create this award-winning community-led venue.
- David Matthews
- Review
- South Yarra
This Toorak Road taverna is hitting its stride with cheese pie and crackling filo pastry
Astoria Bar Ke Grill opened quietly last spring, but is now coming into its own with a host of dips, stews and a hefty moussaka.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Terrey Hills
‘Beaut little hub’: This rebadged suburban spot crackles with community spirit
McCarrs on Mona Vale Road is an excellent place to sit by the fire and share pizza slices topped with pepperoni, honey and chilli.
- Callan Boys