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Chex Crix, upstairs at the Cricketers Arms Hotel.

Cricketers Arms Hotel

An old-school pub with a surprisingly good bistro.

The Carrington in Surry Hills.

The Carrington

A contender for the best dog-friendly pub in Sydney.

From left to right: Cousins Alessandro Ranieri, Alessandro Riillo and Luigi Ranieri.

Prepare to wait, but the 11 panini staples are worth it at this tiny sandwich shop

The Italian-born cousins behind Luigi Panini build sandwiches from eight kinds of salumi, ultra-creamy stracciatella and house-made pesto.

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Ravioli di gamberi at Pellegrino 2000.
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Pellegrino 2000

Cosy corner spot for a guaranteed Bella Notte.

Dry-aged half duck mishwe at Nour in Surry Hills.
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Nour

A smart, modern take on Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine.

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Kingfish rillettes with saltbush and brik pastry.
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Nomad

Lively plates enthusiastically shared in an equally lively dining room.

Hot smoked sardines, lamb sausage roll; Southern-style fried oysters and potted pig rillettes.
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The Rover

Buzzy cocktail bar boasts a unique dining combo.

Assorted dishes at Porteno.
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Porteno

A master of parilla and asador cooking.

Milk cake and coffee, chocolate mascarpone and meringue at Poly in Surry Hills.
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Poly

Fiery, fun and forward-thinking.

Sang by Mabasa’s Bibimbap.
14.5/20

Sang by Mabasa

Surry Hills’ most singular Korean diner is as charming as ever.