Jose Silva at his Petersham venue.

This laid-back inner west spot is like a vine-clad European backyard

Shared meals and outdoor dining give customers a taste of Portugal at Lunas in Petersham.

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Critics'Pick

Santos Churrascaria

Traditional home-style cooking in a no-frills setting.

Chicken and chips at Frango.

Frango Charcoal Chicken

The cult famous chilli sauce is a closely guarded secret of the Fernandes family.

Family pack into the Portuguese dining hall.
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‘It’s a vibe’:The secret’s out about this Portuguese dining hall in a tennis clubhouse

Casa Do Benfica is roll-your-sleeves-up,bloody delicious family dining. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

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Brian and Sabrina Dias,the proud proprietors of Baked at Bina’s.

The suburban bakery pulling in customers from Melbourne,Perth and even further for a taste of home

Treats abound at Baked at Bina’s in Earlwood:fried,sugar-dusted Portuguese doughnuts,just-baked custard tarts and soft-centred Brazilian rolls.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Lunas serves carefully considered and finessed food in an old corner building overlooking Stanmore Road.

Food around the world and the clock at Lunas in Petersham

Portuguese flavours are important here and this cafe is no exception.

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Brussels sprouts are the stars of the greens.

Bibo Wine Bar

The chorizo is literally on fire at this Double Bay outpost of Portugal,in the best possible way.

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CInnamon and sugar crusted custard tarts.

Custard tarts and super sangers at Village on Cloey

A celebration of Portuguese sandwiches and the boss of all custard tarts.

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Frango Bella Vista

Less grungy and just as popular as the original Frango chicken shop in

Silvas

Their famed charcoal chicken,slathered in chilli and garlic sauce,is tender and,yep,finger-licking good.