Outdoor dining
- Review
- Cammeray
This neighbourhood Italian adds a dash of lemony sunshine to winter (and tiramisu)
With its Amalfi-inspired aperitivi, focaccia and pasta, Nico is a mood-lifting place to hibernate.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Surry Hills
This Sydney sandwich emporium is your go-to spot for Afghan lamb meatballs and Uzbek-style chicken thighs
MLK Deli specialises in ciabatta and focaccia filled with the ‘incredible’ flavours of its owner’s heritage.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- Rose Bay
Icon review: Is a long lunch at Catalina still a great day out?
When lunch calls for white linen napkins and good ol’ fashioned hospitality, this Sydney stayer nails the brief.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Lewisham
‘Ramen shop’ vibes, gooey croque monsieur and pour-over brews flow at this inner west coffee spot
The owner behind Ashfield Apothecary has created an intimate sun-drenched cafe with a special focus on coffee.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- St Kilda
Birthdays, parties, anything: This beloved bayside restaurant is the definition of dependable
Dismiss Donovans as outdated at your peril. The classic food and charming service make it ideal for young and old.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Canberra
Why Matt Moran’s new Italian steakhouse is the talk of the town
Compa is making ripples in Canberra, with a big-name chef, charming room and a smart menu that showcases seven different steaks.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- New Brighton
This relaxed shack’s fish sandwich is worth the eight-hour drive from Sydney
The Northern Rivers has plenty of great restaurants, but delicious lunch spots where you can wear thongs are harder to find.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Bexley North
Can’t handle long cafe queues? This quick-serve kiosk is your crowd-control cure
When appetites are rewarded crowds keep coming back for more at Self Raised Snack Shoppe in Bexley North.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Review
- Malvern
This deli was built by a virtual community, but its breakfast muffins are the real deal
Stay with me here, this friendly fast-food shop is the product of an online collective called Nouns.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Gymea
House wines, hand-made pasta and inner-city vibes flow at this buzzy suburban Italian spot
Popular new restaurant Fior brings Surry Hills smarts and Totti’s-style antipasti to the Shire.
- Terry Durack