Boon Cafe, 10 William Street, Lankan Filling Station, and More: Now on The Resy Hit List

A darling of Sydney’s South Asian food scene, LFS is open for pre-orders, takeaway and dine-in between Wednesday to Sunday. Assertive sambals, curries, and rotis to take home are a big draw at this Sri Lankan gem, in addition to wine and refreshing soft drinks; meanwhile, seated guests can enjoy the restaurant’s banquet menu for $65 per person pre-paid. See the menus here.

Stock up your wine cellar (or, let’s be honest, your cupboard) with bottles from one of Sydney’s favourite wine bars. An naturally minded list, with plenty of skin-contact and Italian representation, acts as a perfect foil for chef Trisha Greentree’s well-honed Italianate cooking. The restaurant’s open for walk-ins between Thursday to Saturday, but you can just as easily pre-order dishes for collection on the same days. More details here.

Claire Van Vuuren’s cooking continues to draw a devoted following, and her Newtown restaurant now offers the opportunity to both dine in and take away. Large groups (6 or more) should opt for the banquet menu, with cocktails to match, while the à la carte is as good as it’s ever been — pork nuggets spiked with wasabi and furikake, sticky beef with miso and pickled chilli, and a memorable house made fried chicken are staples. Details here.

Highlighting the fresh produce from their own organic farm in Byron Bay, this bright all-day Thai cafe has now reopened to welcome eat-in diners. Light, flavoursome congees, noodle soups and Isaan dishes dot a menu bursting with lightness, contrast and flavour; desserts are a highlight, too, with star billing going to a pandan chiffon cake that’s perfect for a pick-me-up or to end a meal. Walk-ins only.

This Bondi institution is beloved for a reason — comfort food that’s polished enough for an occasion, but relaxed enough for a casual dinner. There’s a 2- or 3-course prix-fixe for their newly reopened dining room, and all of the hits are available to take home; fish pie, squid-ink pasta with spanner crab, herb gnocchi, and fork-tender beef cheeks will remind you of everything you’ve missed about restaurants. Open Wednesday to Sundays. To make a reservation or order takeaway, all 02 9130 1566, or find more details here.

Sure, most people can knock up a passable plate of pasta or a roast at home. But Southern barbecue? Leave that to the experts. Louisiana-inspired smoked meats and batch whisky cocktails are the speciality at this no-nonsense restaurant, with meltingly tender ribs, brisket, and mac ‘n’ cheese to eat in or take away. Pair with a classic old-fashioned, or sip a boulevardier if you’re down with the cool kids. Open Thursday to Saturday. Details here.

Having newly reopened its dining room, this Bondi restaurant’s vegan fare ranks among the best in the city. There’s a breezy outdoor deck for perusing the à la carte menu — the popcorn cauliflower and mushroom ragu with fettuccine are excellent — while the restaurant continues its excellent meal subscription service, with many of the menu’s best dishes available for delivery. To make a reservation or order takeaway, please call 04 0663 0660, or find more details here.

An extensive takeaway and delivery menu means that diners can enjoy this longtime favourite at home, with standout dishes like confit duck with plum sauce, or Black Onyx Wagyu bavette headlining a menu of finessed comfort fare. No wonder it’s been around for over a decade. See the menu here, and call 02 9660 2646 to order.

Throwing open its doors for dining in, this Latin American-inspired bar and restaurant in Paddo is welcoming guests again, while continuing to deliver taco boxes across the city. Margarita flavours come in ample sizes (700ml or 1.5L, depending on your levels of fortitude) and vegetarians and vegans will find plenty to love. Don’t miss the softshell crab tacos. Details and ordering here.

Winter’s here, and nothing quite hits the spot like a classic chicken noodle soup from this cosy Bondi cafe. Known for their dense, pleasingly chewy bagels and superb selection of cured fish, there are also hearty salads loaded with herbs and, this being Bondi, homemade kombucha all around. Order takeaway or delivery via Uber Eats. Details here.