With Sydney in the midst of another lockdown, there’s no better time to support our local businesses.
Here are 10 of our favourite eateries that are currently open for takeout and, in some cases, home delivery. Show your love for your local food heroes and they’ll love you for it too.
Macleay Street Bistro
73A Macleay Street, Potts Point
Enjoy a fine French meal at home with lunch and dinner boxes available daily from 1pm. Advance orders appreciated.
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Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point
Or go Italian with this Potts Point mainstay. Fratelli is offering takeout every day from 4pm except Sundays and you can order online. Who couldn’t use some comfort lasagna right now?
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Fei Jai
31 Challis Avenue, Potts Point
Throw a Yum Cha party for the family at home with Fei Jai’s delicious, traditional Chinese menu. You can order online daily from 4pm for either pick-up or delivery serving Potts Point and surrounding local areas.
Café Giorgio
18 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point
Treat yourself to some comforting pizza and pasta. Café Giorgio is open for takeout during lockdown from 5pm-8pm daily. Order by phone or walk-in (with your mask on of course).
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Glider Café
197 Victoria Street, Potts Point
Glider is offering 20% off takeout and home delivery (within a 2km range) to encourage customers to keep supporting them during this difficult time. Order online from their healthy hearty café menu.
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Mad Pizza Potts Point and Darlinghurst
23 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point and 312 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
What better time to kick back on the couch with a pizza and Netflix guilt-free? Order for pick-up in-store or by phone (or online via Uber Eats).
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Gypsy Espresso Potts Point
Shop 6, Cnr Manning St & Macleay St
There’s no need to drink bad coffee just because you’re stuck at home. Order Gypsy Espresso’s outstanding coffees and all-day breakfast menu for pick-up by phone or via the Hey You app.
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Lizzy Bay Gourmet
76 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay
Not up to cooking but still want that home-cooked vibe? Pick up some rustic, homemade dinner cooked with love from this local favourite gourmet deli whose menu spans Greek, Italian and Asian classics.
Lankan Filling Station (LFS)
58 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
This favourite from last year’s lockdown is once again selling its signature hoppers, curries, dahls and roti through an online menu, which offers pre-packaged meals, condiments and grocery items such as curry powders, rice, tea and jaggery.
Daily (closed Sundays) from 5pm-9pm.
Ezra Restaurant
3 Kellett Street, Potts Point
For the duration of lockdown this Tel Aviv-style Israeli restaurant is pivoting to ‘Ezra at Home’ with take-away packages available for two, including new selections daily (closed Mondays) available for pickup between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. $55 per box gets you a tasty selection of their delicious fare with add-ons available. Get your orders in before 5pm.
So, who’s hungry? Once you work your way through this list there are plenty more local takeaways to explore. Let’s keep on supporting our local businesses.
Photo credit: Gypsy Espresso Potts Point
