It's almost two decades since the Paradiso brothers opened up Fratelli Paradiso — the award-winning Italian restaurant and Potts Point institution. The Fratelli family has grown substantially since then, even taking up residence in Tokyo. Still the family always manages to make you feel like you've stumbled upon a local secret when you come to this Challis Avenue for lunch or dinner.

With relaxed yet flawless service and a small, fool-proof menu, Fratelli Paradiso remains at the top of its game, serving up whipped roe and bottarga pretzels as well as timeless crowd-pleasers like its lasagnetta — the all-time best takeaway meal if there ever was one.