Degustation menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner are options at this suburban fine diner, which likes to punch above its weight in the diner choice stakes. The decor of the converted Queenslander cottage is tired but it remains a western suburbs favourite that has attentive service and strong flavours front of mind, backed by a comprehensive wine list.

A la carte starters kick off with a demitasse cup of luscious mushroom cappuccino and work through to simple, fresh combinations such as haloumi with watermelon panzanella, sumac dressing and olive crumbs. Mains might be buttery soft slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pine nut dukkah and smoked chevre or sous vide wagyu rib fillet.

Sticky date pudding is a decent version of an old favourite, accessorised with toffee sauce, vanilla ice-cream and honeycomb.

Must-eat dish: Slow-cooked lamb shoulder