Bar Mammoni is the kind of neighbourhood venue you wish was walking distance to your place. Inspired by the corner stores of Italy, where locals start their day with a quick espresso, return for a light lunch, then pick up some pasta and sauce for dinner, the vibe at this CBD bolthole changes to cater to what customers need at any time of day or night. Channel that Italian spirit in May for American Express delicious. Month Out and pick up any pasta bowl and a Grana tiramisu for only $20. barmammoni.sydney

To celebrate American Express delicious. Month Out this May, Neil Perry has curated a special Signature Lunch Menu at his Double Bay restaurant, Song Bird. The feast features nine of Perry’s most-loved dishes from the modern-Asian inspired menu. Signature dishes such as plump Spencer Gulf king prawn wontons with black vinegar and chilli; coral trout with pixian chilli, white soy and ginger; and salt and pepper southern calamari with prik nam pla are included on the special lunch menu. But do you want to know the best bit? It’s only $75 per guest. This limited-edition $75 Signature Lunch Menu will be available throughout the month of May for a minimum of 2 people. themargaretfamily.com

An osteria is a casual eatery, somewhere to meet up for a quick bite, a few drinks and be on your way. While Osteria Ilaria is all those things, especially if you take a seat at the bar for a snack and fabulous glass of something, it’s also the kind of venue where you want to settle into a leather banquette and enjoy some contemporary Italian dishes. For the month of May, during American Express delicious. Month Out, Tipo 00’s younger CBD sibling Osteria Ilaria is offering a business lunch, Monday to Friday, every week. Enjoy two courses from a menu that melds classic Italian recipes with Victoria’s best produce for $65 per person. osteriailaria.com

Supernormal’s Brisbane location acknowledges the city through both the menu and design – with the menu influenced by local produce and design cues hinting at the landscape and climate. And this May, it’s introduced a lunchtime special inspired by the Sunshine State. To celebrate American Express delicious. Month Out, Supernormal will be serving up its lunchtime prawn ebi katsu sandwich, which delivers golden-fried Yamba prawns, crisp cucumber and shredded cabbage tucked into soft white bread, for just $22. Best enjoyed at the bar for a quick lunch, even better with an ice-cold Asahi on tap. Available Monday to Friday, lunch only. supernormal.net.au

Fans of Cho Cho San visit for many reasons, some for the soft steamed buns, some for the prawns grilled over the hibachi and some for the raw scallops – but ramen aficionados hang out for the cooler months when those steaming bowls of goodness are added to the menu. During May, to celebrate American Express delicious. Month Out, the Potts Point izakaya is bringing back its Yuzu Shio Ramen, available solo or as a set which includes a drink on arrival, two snacks, and a choice of ramen starting from $45pp. As nights start to cool, warm up with a hearty bowl of noodles, or a satisfying set for a Friday lunch. chochosan.com.au

Bennelong is an iconic Sydney restaurant housed in an iconic Sydney building. Under executive chef Peter Gilmore, Bennelong celebrates the Sydney Opera House and its extraordinary architecture with a culturally significant and inspiring menu showcasing the best Australian food and wine. The House Lunch menu is one of the most affordable ways to experience this world-class restaurant, and, as part of ​​American Express delicious. Month Out, Bennelong is offering it for a special price. From Friday to Sunday throughout May, enjoy a two-course lunch with a glass of sparkling wine for $110 per person. Available Friday to Sunday, lunch only, when you mention ‘delicious. Month Out’. bennelong.com.au

At Iris Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at Hotel X, the enviable 360-degree view of Brisbane is the perfect background for its Spanish menu focused on local, sustainable ingredients, accompanied by an extensive drinks list. Head on up to the roof throughout American Express delicious. Month Out to take advantage of the special $28 lunch menu. Sit in the sun (or shade) and dream of Spain while you enjoy your choice of main paired with house wine, tap beer or a soft drink. Perfect for a quick bite, or interlude to something longer. The lunch special is offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout May. irisrooftop.com.au

Named for the legendary 1960s hangout The Menzies Hotel, Menzies Bar and Bistro on the ground floor beneath Shell House is just the hangout any good city needs, with a European-inspired menu by Point Group Culinary Director Joel Bickford, strong cocktail list and late-night energy. And this month, it’s adding delicious carbs to the many reasons to visit, with Menzies Bar and Bistro offering an exclusive month of rotating weekly handmade pasta dishes, all in celebration of American Express delicious. Month Out. Each week will feature a different pasta for $25, plus $10 wine, available all day, every day, until sold out, for lunch and dinner. shellhouse.com.au/menzies-bar

Inspired by breezy all-day bars on distant European coastlines, Martinez Terrace is tucked away just back from Circular Quay, with panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge. And this May, you can channel a Saint Tropez summer throughout the entire month with Martinez’s $20 terrace special – it’s steak frites, with a twist. Bask in the autumn sun on the terrace with a wagyu steak frites baguette sandwich, featuring a mouthwatering wagyu rib cap, bearnaise sauce, konbu persillade, Gruyere cheese and fries. Available May 1-31, martinez.sydney

Is this the ultimate sandwich? To celebrate American Express delicious. Month Out, Bar Miette has put the Miette Muffuletta on the menu for lunch. With a base of Agnes Bakery ciabatta and layered on mortadella, hot and mild salami cotto from LP’s Quality Meats, chopped Byron Bay Co Sicilian olives, red onion, Falls Farm tomatoes and provolone cheese, the beauty is in the balance – salty, sweet, savoury and briny flavours all melding together. The Miette Muffuletta is best enjoyed on a warm afternoon on the terrace, with a drink in hand and the Story Bridge as your backdrop. Get yours for just $21, Monday to Friday, lunch only. barmiette.com