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Paddington

Salmino piccante pizza with with tomato sugo, mozzarella, spicy salami and kalamata olives.
14.5/20

Brisbane’s best pizza? That’s not all at this brilliant Paddington restaurant

It’s adored by locals and has won awards in Italy (seriously). But how good is it, really?

  • Matt Shea
Patio's sun-dappled courtyard.

Patio by Range

Range Brewing’s updated take on your neighbourhood pub.

  • Matt Shea
Mussels in white wine demand hot-buttered bread and a glass of something cold.

Hope and Anchor, Paddington

Why the world needs more pubs like Paddington's Hope and Anchor.

  • Callan Boys
Montrachet restaurant, Paddington.
15/20

Montrachet

A little Left Bank in the suburbs

House-made linguine with Mooloolaba prawns.
14/20

Darling & Co

This newcomer pitches somewhere between posh pub and bistro fare, with a democratic, please-all approach.

  • Natascha Mirosch
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Kale, fig and maple-glazed pecan salad with pomegranate dressing.

Paleo Cafe

This franchise is the health-food cafe re-imagined for the new millennium.

  • Natascha Mirosch
Il Locale's vitello tonnato, poached veal with potato and tuna fritters.
13.5/20

Il Locale

With a menu based on trattoria-style comfort food staples, there's much appeal but few surprises.

  • Natascha Mirosch
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13.5/20

Simpatico Bar Bistro

Simpatico embraced the share plate menu long before it became wildly fashionable. It's a premise ...

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12.5/20

Rouj Modern Lebanese

The robust, earthy flavours of traditional Lebanese cuisine abound here, along with gracious ...

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15/20

Montrachet

Imagine a bijou bistro that looks like it's been transported piecemeal from the Left Bank, presided ...