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ALBERTO’S LOUNGE

The Swillhouse Group follows Hubert with a hyper-stylised modern Italian bar and ristorante. Ò17- 19 Alberta St, Sydney 2000. www.albertoslounge.com.

ARTHUR

Ten cleverly constructed dishes set you back just $70 at this neighbourhood charmer. Ò544 Bourke St, Surry Hills 2010. 0468 991 088. arthurrestaurant.com.

BARZAARI CHIPPENDALE (CLOSED)

The second outpost of Marrickville’s much-loved eastern Mediterranean eatery didn’t last long, but thankfully the original still stands tall.

CONTINENTAL CBD

We now have twice as much canned cocktail, cured meat and cheese action. Ò167 Phillip St, Sydney 2000. 02 9922 7347. www.continentaldelicatessen.com.au.

DON PEPPINO’S

This fun-loving, Italian-leaning pop-up offers good food, good wine and good times. Ò1 Oxford St, Paddington 2021. 02 9326 9302. donpeppinos.com.au.

KITCHEN BY MIKE

Mike McEnearney has resurrecte his sorely missed canteen in the city. Ò1 Bent St, Sydney 2000. 02 9252 5550. www.kitchenbymike.com.au.

MARY’S UNDERGROUND

The Mary’s crew reinvigorate dinnerand-a-show in high-flying style. Ò 29 Reiby Pl, Sydney 2000. 02 9247 3430. www.marysunderground.com.

PAPERBARK

Its vegan cooking is full of technique, flavour and flair. Ò 8/18 Danks St, Waterloo 2017. 02 9310 1356. www.paperbarkrestaurant.com.

TOTTI’S

Italian food you want to eat all the time is served in rustic-chic surrounds that whisk you to rural Puglia in the blink of an eye. Ò 283 Bondi Rd, Bondi 2026. www.merivale.com.au/venues/tottis.