There will always be room in Gymea for cosy bars like The Snug and cafes such as The Portuguese Bakery,but Fior is a step up. Locals Tristan Rosier and Rebecca Fanning made their mark with Arthur and Jane in Surry Hills,and there’s a similar buzz in this packed dining room,as negronis are sipped and anchovies are smashed onto focaccia.

Cover the table with antipasti,from LP’s mortadella to arrowhead squid in a light,crunchy batter. Then there’s mafalde in a vibrant green cavolo nero sauce oozing with stracciatella,or split,spicy,scorchy Skull Island prawns.

Wait,is that a gelato trolley trundling by? Yes! Service isn’t always prompt on busy nights,but Fior comes packed with cocktails,pasta,steaks and a dreamy tiramisu – all the right ingredients for a celebration.

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