Sydney Restaurants

  1. And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon

    Local yuppies cram into this charming little Paddington deli to lunch on beauties like great pasta or organic chicken and tofu burgers. It's a primo spot to pick up picnic fixings or takeaway lunches and dinners, and breakfast is served all day. Try the low-fat 'skinny burger' - it tastes too good to be true.

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  2. Arthur's Pizza

    For some reason Arthur's sign was originally installed upside down. Then some do-gooder turned it right-way-up. Now it's topsy-turvy again. Immune to this sign-writing schizophrenia, Art's pizzas continue to impress. Try the 'Zorro' (olives, ricotta, red onion, spinach and semi-dried tomato).

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  3. Bird Cow Fish

    As the name suggests, there's plenty of creatively prepared flesh on BCF's menu, but locals and cross-town venturers are here as much for the munificent fromage as the meat. Forty boutique Oz and international cheeses generate quite a whiff in the corner deli. Oh, and the espresso's as good as it gets!

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  4. Gusto

    Busy to the point of embarrassment for the surrounding businesses, Gusto does things with gusto. Breakfast rolls (egg, ham, tomato and hollandaise on an onion roll) nourish skinny actresses on the footpath tables, while the deli doles out cheeses, pesto, hams and olives with enthused abandon.

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  5. Hugo's Bar Pizza

    Sassy little brother of Hugo's Lounge upstairs, this indoor/outdoor neighbourhood nook has been seducing pizza fans with its delicious discs and home-style Italian fare. The marble-fronted bar and sunken velvet lounge spell luxury, but the menu won't break the bank. Try the puttanesca pizza.

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  7. Jones the Grocer

    Jones has a reputation as one of Sydney's finest providores - stocking wonderful cheese, chutneys and charcuterie . Grab a seat at the communal table for a tasty deli-fresh roll or pasta.

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  8. Relish On Regent

    This little deli in the backstreets of Paddington has a large communal table and sunny window seats. Chose from the enticing salads, filo pastries and frittatas at the counter or direct the construction of your own sandwich from the fresh ingredients. This is a great place to assemble a picnic on the way to Centennial Park or the beaches.

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