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                                               Lucio’s          $$$
                                               Italian       Map 6 D3
                                               47 Windsor St, NSW 2021
                                               Tel (02) 9380 5996 Closed Sun & Mon
                                               This art-lovers’ eatery is adorned
                                               with works by contemporary
                                               Australian artists, such as John
                                               Olsen, John Coburn and Tim
                                               Storrier. On the menu is expertly
                                               cooked, seasonal food.
                                               Otto             $$$
                                               Italian       Map 2 D4
                                               Area 8, 6 Cowper Wharf Rd,
                                               NSW 2011
                                               Tel (02) 9368 7488
                                               Otto is an upbeat, modern Italian
                                               restaurant offering fabulously
                                               colourful dishes in relaxed and
       The elegant dining room at the Buon Ricordo, Paddington  attractive surroundings. Sample
                                               from its impressive list of wines
       Kings Cross, Darlinghurst  Fu Manchu  $$  from Australia, New Zealand, Italy
       and Paddington      Chinese       Map 5 B2  and France.
                           229 Darlinghurst Rd, NSW 2010
       Bill and Toni’s   $  Tel (02) 9360 9424  Closed Mon–
       Italian      Map 5 A1  Sat lunch        Further Afield
       74 Stanley St, NSW 2010  This sleek spot is always crowded   BONDI BEACH:
       Tel (02) 9360 4702  with yum cha enthusiasts on   Bondi Trattoria  $$
       A Sydney stalwart offering home-  Saturdays and Sundays. Sample   Modern Australian
       style Italian cooking, Bill and   the gorgeous dumplings and   34 Campbell Parade, NSW 2026
       Toni’s is much loved for its old-  prawn sesame rye toast.  Tel (02) 9365 4303
       fashioned feel.                         A café by day and a restaurant at
                           Mahjong Room     $$  night. Join the locals for superb
       Gelato Messina    $  Chinese      Map 5 A2  views of the beach from every
       Ice Cream    Map 5 B2  312 Crown St, NSW 2010  table. Try the buttermilk pancakes
       Shop 1, 241 Victoria St, NSW 2010  Tel (02) 9361 3985  with blueberry compote for
       Tel (02) 9331 1588  Delicious Cantonese food served   breakfast, or angel hair pasta
       Rightly popular, this gelateria  on mah jong tables. Drop in at   with raw tuna for dinner.
       produces scrumptious ice cream   lunchtime on Friday or Saturday
       in imaginative flavours such as   to learn this Chinese game.  BONDI BEACH: Hotel Ravesis $$
       tiramisu, salted caramel with white     International
       chocolate, or pear and rhubarb.   Paddington Inn  $$  118 Campbell Parade, NSW 2026
       Choice of sorbets also available.  International  Map 6 D4  Tel (02) 9365 4422
                           338 Oxford St, NSW 2021  Exciting dishes with multicultural
       Govinda’s         $  Tel (02) 9380 5913  influences are offered at Hotel
       Vegetarian   Map 5 B1  Handmade burgers are served at   Ravesis. Dine inside or out on the
       112 Darlinghurst Rd, NSW 2010  the front bar at the Paddington   terrace, and take in the buzz of
       Tel (02) 9380 5155  Closed Mon &   Inn, but step into the stylish   the beach.
       Tue; lunch          contemporary dining room to
       Much-loved restaurant where   enjoy a meal from an artistically
       locals pile up a plate of delicious   presented modern menu.
       curries from the all-you-can-eat
       buffet. Movie room upstairs.  Saint Peter  $$
                           Seafood      Map 6 D4
       Buzo             $$  362 Oxford St, NSW 2021
       Modern Australian  Map 6 D4  Tel (02) 8937 2530
       3 Jersey Rd, NSW 2025  The menu changes daily with
       Tel (02) 9328 1600  Closed Mon  no land-raised meat here; it’s
       A lighter take on traditional   all about the best from the
       European styles. You'll be spoiled   ocean, impeccably prepared by
       for choice, with a seasonal menu,   husband-and-wife team Josh
       bar menu and extensive wine list.  and Julie Niland. There is also
                           a dedicated pastry chef.
       The Fish Shop    $$
       Seafood      Map 2 E4  Buon Ricordo  $$$
       22 Challis Ave, Potts Point, NSW 2011  Italian  Map 5 C2
       Tel (02) 9326 9000  108 Boundary St, NSW 2021
       Enjoy locally caught and freshly   Tel (02) 9360 6729 Closed Sun & Mon
       prepared seafood at this casual,   Off-duty chefs love this restau-
       nautical-themed restaurant. Try   rant with a Neapolitan and
       the fisherman’s basket or the fish   Roman menu. The signature
       burger. The whitewashed interior   dish is fettuccine with Parmesan   The trendy bar area at Hurricane’s Grill,
       is decked up with fishing gear.  cheese, cream and truffled egg.  Bondi beach
       Key to Price Guide see page 504
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