A little piece of Melbourne in Sydney? With its dark wood and moody Euro atmosphere, this treasure is all about great food and intimate conversation.

Owner Michael Potts welcomes everyone to his busy dining room and is a charming and discreet host. The smooth, reliable quality is delivered year after year - no wonder this place is a home away from home for many of the local retail and media powers.

The day starts with outstanding breakfasts, with great coffee a constant, it moves on to delicious lunches and buzzes well into the night with a small but nicely balanced menu of Italian favourites.

Next door is the Bambini Wine Room, an elegant French-bistro style space that is perfect for an after work tete a tete with an elegant friend who appreciates the finer things in life.