Everything you love about Totti’s in Bondi – sans the pub digs and big blue on the horizon – can be found at Bar Totti’s in the CBD. Puffy woodfired bread and antipasti? Check. Our favourite fettuccine in tomato sugo served with a glob of stracciatella on top? Check. From snacks to handmade pastas, Merivale executive chef Mike Eggert has brought all the signatures to the Ivy Precinct.

The only real difference is that you’re dining on George Street, and subject to all the big-city energy that entails. Whether you settle into the buzzy dining room or snag a streetside table, a visit to Bar Totti’s is never boring. Plus, Jam Record Bar is right next door if you want to double your fun.