A vibrant Newtown favourite where creative European-leaning plates meet a standout natural wine list. Chef-owner Pasi Petänen brings unexpected flavour pairings—think potato dumplings with XO trout and devilled eggs with trout roe—served in a relaxed bar-bistro setting on King Street. Drop in for snacks and glasses or stay for something longer.

A Newtown pizzeria known for doing things its own way, Bella Brutta serves up what it calls “beautiful ugly” pizza. The dough is thin, blistered and a little charred, with bold toppings and a mix of Italian tradition and personal favourites from the team behind Porteño, Bastardo and Humble Bakery. Expect a few snacks to start, seriously good pizza, and a drinks list built for it, wine, beer and a strong gin and tonic. Dine in or takeaway!

In the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palazzo Salato is an ode to the great trattorias of Rome, with a menu of snacks, hand-rolled pasta & sustainably sourced proteins from Australia's best farmers. There's an 800-strong wine list focusing on low intervention Italian, Australia & French wines. Spread over the heritage-listed building’s walk-in bar, dining room & hidden private dining room, there's a lively space to suit every occasion, big & small.