The Government has announced a staggered re-opening of hospo, with limitations still in place. For those of us who have been in isolation and are craving a bit of waiter interaction - here’s a list of local venues that have reintroduced table service. Only 10 patrons allowed and 1.5 metre social distancing required. Some are walk-ins and some are bookings only.

Bad Hombres plant based Mexican - bookings essential

Beppi’s old school charm, fabulous food. dine in, in style with no time restrictions

Brick Lane bottomless feasts return at this Indian diner

Buffalo Dining Club the cheese wheel is back - dinner for 10 Fri/Sat with two seatings

Cafe Giorgio by the fountain. open from midday. 2 course $40 per customer menu and 1 hour 15 mins seating.

Chaco Ramen lunch and dinner/DIY kits and takeaway still available

Chester White Dining already booked out till the end of May!

Dear Sainte Eloise $65 set menu bookings essential Thurs-Saturday

DOC Pizza. pizza, deli, espresso bar. Limited bookings available.

Dont Tell Aunty “inauthentic Indian” open for lunch and dinner - bookings advised

Franca fine French food - private dining table for 10. takeaway will continue

Loluk Bistro French bistro style reopening with set menu

Love, Tilly Devine (set menu $50, bookings essential. or drop in for a drink from 4.30pm

Low 302 brunch, dinner, supper. bookings recommended

Macleay St Bistro local’s favourite bistro. open every day, lunch from 1pm, dinner from 6pm (2 seatings)

Manta Lunch for 10. 3 Course Chefs Lunch with Canapés and 3 hours of premium beverages. $125pp.

Marta Food, wine, bakery, coffee. gelato. Dine in Wed to Saturday

Mark and Vinny’s spaghetti and spritz

Maybe Frank (no bookings, so get in early)

Metisse degustation and cocktails - French style

MV Bistro walk-ins only. takeaway still avaialble

Pizza Autentico take-out, delivery and dine-in. booking recommended

Poly “Petit Poly” - booking recommended

Pizza Fritta 180 full menu available Tuesday to Sunday

Reuben Hills takeaway or dine in 10 at a time

Sang by Mabasa Korean fine dining - takeaway still available up to 7 for dining - make a booking)

Single O - offering “daily flights” coffee tasting and 5 tables for dining inside

Sonora Mexican open from 5pm. 1,5 hrs bookings available. phone ahead!

Tandoori Palace 5pm till late. daily. plus 30% discount on takeaway. walk-ins or bookings available

Wings and Tins groups of 5 or 10 only $65 per person all you can eat and 3 tins

Yulli’s Vegan delights. lunch and dinner. Wednesday to Sunday. Dinner in 3 sittings. get in quick!