The Cumberland in Manly.

The Cumberland

The “underground speakeasy” trope may be a bit tired,but that’s hardly the most exciting thing about The Cumberland.

Chef Corey Costelloe (left) and Artemus Group co-owner and director Adam Flaskas.

Brisbane brewery transforms Manly Wharf Bar,reveals dishes from former Rockpool chef

Former Rockpool chef Corey Costelloe’s dishes include a 600g dry-aged rib-eye,Clarence River baby octopus and pizza dough with a surprise ingredient.

  • Scott Bolles
Scrambled eggs with black lime za’atar crisp,sourdough and cultured butter.

Leisurely late breakfasts and shaken tahini lattes star at this cruisy beach cafe

Excellent scrambled eggs,a za’atar-flecked brekky plate and exemplary service are just the ticket at Noon in Manly.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Miss Fritta Pizza with extra prosciutto.
14.5/20

‘Bloody delicious’:Bet you’ve never had a pizza as dramatically crisp as this,Sydney

An ex-Da Orazio and Matteo pizzaiolo brings his puffy-crusted pedigree to the LuMi team’s new pizzeria north of the bridge.

  • Terry Durack
Norma's Deli evokes all the good times you've ever had in the southern Mediterranean.
14/20

Greece is the word at Norma's Deli in Manly

Norma's Deli evokes all the good times you've ever had in the southern Mediterranean.

  • Terry Durack
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Lantern Fish's big order,and big drawcard,is the Peking duck,or'crispy skin duck pancakes'.
13.5/20

Lantern Fish brings pinot noir and Peking duck to Manly

This long,slim,window-framed corner site is shaping up as Manly's next "local Chinese".

  • Terry Durack
The new Manly eatery has been busy from day one for good reason.

Lox to love at Manly's new bagel emporium

Lox in a Box anticipated a slow burn in customers discovering the northern beaches outlet. But queues formed on the first day.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Makeover magic works its charm at Manly Pavilion.
13.5/20

Makeover magic works its charm at Manly Pavilion

Even on a grey and blustery day,the Manly Pavilion is a spiffing place to be.

  • Terry Durack
IYKYK:the off-menu lobster rolls.
14/20

Manly's Banco is part old school and part gangsta

This hip,hidden-away bar/diner with British gastropub grub is quite the surprise packet.

  • Terry Durack
Basque cheesecake.
14.5/20

Wine Room at Manly Greenhouse is Basque-ish in all its glory

The Wine Room stands out among its Manly neighbours,aiming higher – and delivering real value.

  • Terry Durack