• Review
• Sydney

Buzzing with Italian energy, Grill Americano brings the theatre back to a night out

Does Sydney have the appetite for another CBD steakhouse? This Melbourne import, all Italian flair and big-grill energy, says yes.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Fitzroy

‘I’ve never seen Fitzroy like this’: Sweet view, sweeter cocktails at a new rooftop bar

Seven storeys up, the cherry on top of the StandardX hotel is now open to the public. Take in the view, hit the cocktail vending machine and roll up your sleeves for fried chicken.

• Tomas Telegramma

• Review
• Kensington

The ‘Dirty Gutter’ is spruced up into a charmer with a ‘bloody good’ parma

Hitting classic pub tropes, the new-look Doutta Galla Hotel, aka The Doot, is a hoot.

• Dani Valent

• Review
• Merewether

The lasagne bolognese is a banger at one of the oldest Italian restaurants in NSW

The menu is long with decades-old recipes at Don Beppino’s, aka The House of Lasagna. Add this Italian icon (with free BYO) to your next holiday itinerary.

• Callan Boys

• Recommended
• Carnegie

Bountiful Mediterranean dishes are best shared at this Carnegie fine diner

Owner-chef Yiannis Kasidokostas channels dishes from his Greek heritage into the S.owl menu.

• Dani Valent

• Recommended
• Thornbury

Get daily suet pies and traditional Sunday roasts on Thornbury’s High Street

Northern Git is all about meat and classic sides.

• Dani Valent

• Review
• Melbourne

I’m not sure who this disappointing Brisbane import is for. But it’s certainly not me

Melburnians tend to be horrible snobs about Brisbane, and this transplanted restaurant lives up to the cliche.

• Besha Rodell

• Review
• Forestville

This neighbourhood gem captures the seasons with its vivid pizza toppings

With a former Pizza Madre chef, 72-hour-fermented dough and smoked mozzarella, it’s easy to see why the community has embraced this tiny pizza shop.

• Lee Tran Lam

• Recommended
• Carlton

Johnny’s Green Room

One of Melbourne’s hottest rooftop bars with slurpable cocktails, pizzas and city views.

• Review
• Sydney

Lee Ho Fook was revolutionary in Melbourne. Now it’s in Sydney, does it live up to the hype?

When Victor Liong opened more than a decade ago, he brought a refreshing high-wire approach to Chinese food. Can his venue be replicated in Sydney?

• David Matthews