Reviews

• Review
• Marrickville

Like croissants and French toast? You’ll love these Greek pastries at Koul Cafe in Marrickville

Traditional delicacies get a twist or two in this Greek cafe.

• May 30, 2023
• Lee Tran Lam

• Review
• Balmain

‘Chips in croissant form’: Don’t miss the potato and sea salt croissants at Home Croissanterie in Balmain

You no longer have to order in advance at this inner west spot but be warned: these pastries fly off the shelf.

• May 30, 2023
• Lee Tran Lam

• Collection
• Hot & new

Sydney hit list June 2023: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

A hot and happening Med-style grillhouse in The Rocks, $13 nori tacos from a former Noma chef and Surry Hills’ sexy new brasserie - here are the hottest spots in and around town to try in June.

• Review
• The Rocks

Hubert team’s decadent grillhouse Le Foote in The Rocks serves up big bottles of red and rum-soaked puds

Swillhouse Group’s ambitious new multi-level Mediterranean venue is a labyrinthine adventure straight out of a Fellini movie.

• May 30, 2023
• Terry Durack

• Review
• Camperdown

Camperdown’s live and thumping Lady Hampshire offers late-night music and Guinness-lashed sticky date pud

Live late-night music, comfort food and sticky carpets offer a nostalgic return to pub revelry at this inner west institution.

• May 29, 2023
• Lenny Ann Low

• Review
• Sydney

Japanese hot dogs and fruit rolls straight out of a Ghibli movie at Parami cafe in Sydney’s CBD

A fine-dining chef brings finesse and portable snacks to this pocket-sized inner-city Japanese spot.

• May 26, 2023
• Lee Tran Lam

• Review
• Sydney

New York could do with more steakhouses like Sydney’s new two-hatted Clam Bar

Unlike an authentic NYC grill, the food here is highly delicious. And it’s home to Sydney’s best martini.

• May 26, 2023
• Callan Boys

• Review
• Sydney

Love Tilly team’s buzzy new Palazzo Salato serves up proper pasta and candlelit glam

The latest venue from the Love Tilly Group is its biggest ever, bringing the best of old-school dining and new-gen talent.

• May 23, 2023
• Terry Durack

• Review
• Newtown

Former Noma chef slings $13 nori tacos at Tokyo Taco in Newtown

Bag a bargain from a chef who’s worked at one of the world’s most famous restaurants.

• May 22, 2023
• Lenny Ann Low

• Review
• Sydney

Malay-Chinese is serving ‘Australia’s best’ har mee noodle soup in Circular Quay

The Sydney laksa king is back. Callan Boys joins the noodle queue.

• May 19, 2023
• Callan Boys