Clove Lane, for instance, looks like any other neighbourhood bistro. Inside, polished floorboards and the paint job give nothing away. It’s only when you see a menu that you realise there’s something different about this place. Raw kingfish is cloaked in a chilli coconut laksa-style dressing. Stracciatella is dusted in a hemp seed dukkah. Barbecued potatoes are served in their skins, crowned with whipped ricotta and crispy chicken skin. 

Chef-owner Emile Avramides brings a fine dining sensibility to the suburbs, showcasing experimental dishes with surprising twists. The sign of success? The locals absolutely love it.

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