The Best Restaurants Open for Takeaway and Delivery in Darlinghurst

The heart of this institution is a traditional Italian pizza oven (transported brick-by-brick), which turns out crisp sourdough pies with both traditional and creative toppings. Try the Bee Sting, a savoury-sweet concoction with sweet tomatoes, mozzarella, sopressa, and hot honey. They’re offering takeaway Thursday to Saturday, from 5pm to 9pm, or until they sell out. It’s pick-up only – order online here.

A darling of Sydney’s South Asian food scene, LFS is legendary for its assertive Sri Lankan sambals, curries, and rotis. They’re offering hot takeaway and shop goods from the restaurant, from Wednesday to Saturday, 5pm to 8pm – order here. They’re also offering finish-at-home meal packs for delivery, including a selection of curries, shared banquets and natural wines, via Providoor.

An institution for craft beer devotees, Bitter Phew has garnered a reputation (and been named the best place to drink beer in the country – twice) for its no-compromise approach to quality. The restaurant currently has a pizza pop-up on the go, with crisp pies topped with combinations like soppressa and mushroom, or potato, pancetta and spigarello. Available for pre-order and pick-up – order here.

Home of Sydney’s pasta wheel (think tableside cacio e pepe from a giant wheel of pecorino), the pillars of the Buffalo Dining Club are pasta, cheese, and prosciutto. They’re selling takeaway packs including crumbed chooks with salad and fries and a legendary six-pack, with a whole roast chicken, tiramisu, and plenty of sides – good for two or three. Available for takeaway and delivery Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm – they’re popular, so be quick. Call 9332 4052 to pre-order, or order here.

One could conceivably live off deliveries from Bills during lockdown – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – and not feel fatigued. All the classics are available from its own slick in-house delivery service, while heartier plates (like nourishing Thai-style curries or the famous shrimp burger) can be ordered at dinner. Order takeaway or delivery via the restaurant’s website.

This upscale corner café boasts artsy, minimal interiors punctuated with lush florals, superb coffee, and comfort-luxe brunches that regularly draw queues. During lockdown, they’ve run a successful sandwich bar for take away, with excellent fillings like date-smoked wagyu and sauerkraut or a standout muffuletta; they’re also offering comforting pies, luxurious burgers, and a mac and cheese showered in black truffles. Order here.