Natural wines, handmade pasta, sliced-to-order deli meats, and a cacio e pepe so popular that it’s got its own tote bag – you can find them all at Fabbrica's inner west pop-up at the base of Balmain's historic Exchange Hotel.
The golden rule at this neighbourhood pizzeria? No half-and-half. It’s the same story at its Bondi sibling, where you’ll find a similar selection of red, white and vegan pizzas made in true Napoli style. There’s also a big focus on antipasti, and Negroni served nine different ways.
Starting out as a popular lockdown bakery, Home is the work of a self-taught pastry chef who’s also done stints at Noma and Quay. Everything from classic to crème brûlée-topped croissants are possibilities here.
At this colourful Mexican cantina, kitsch and fun reign supreme. Cantina won't be winning any awards for authenticity, but the food tastes great and the vibe is always good.
Nutie started as a market stall selling gluten-free and vegan baked goods every weekend. These days it's a fully fledged shop with a cult following for its colourful gluten-free doughnuts, vegan brownies, Rocky Road, muffins and more.
