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One glance at the tight, considered menu at Mishy's, a small bistro in Surry Hills that opened in 2022, and you immediately feel a sense of place. From the Kangaroo salami and warrigal greens to the macadamia feta...
It’s because owner and chef Michelle “Mishy” Powell (ex-Bistro Rex, Gratia) heads to the Flemington Markets just about every day to stock the kitchen for lunch and dinner service. It’s autumn when we visit, so the produce du jour includes sweet persimmons atop straciatella cheese; roasted Dutch carrots with a romesco sauce; and vibrant beetroot that's paired together with Taleggio cheese to create an incredible tart.
We arrive early for dinner and the restaurant is only just kicking into gear for the night, but it doesn’t take long for every seat in the house to fill up with couples and friends. The atmosphere is intimate – from the colourful illustrations draped across the ceiling to the French-style multi-pane windows and floor-to-ceiling mirror.
There’s a great range of meaty and vego options to satisfy everyone – from a pork cutlet with fennel, chicory and a sticky citrus caramel to spinach and ricotta ravioli with tomato and warrigal greens. Don’t go past the generous dessert menu that spotlights a pear tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream that arrives nice and hot.
The drinks menu also features local Aussie finds like brews from Marrickville’s Young Henrys and drops hailing from Margaret River all the way down to Tassie. You’ll find local spirits used in the cocktails like Four Pillars Gin in the Barrel Aged Negroni and Husk Farm Rum in the New South Wales Mojito. It’s also nice to see a well-thought-out booze-free list with refreshing house-made iced tea mocktails.
If you want simple and fresh ingredients dished up in a special way (for a special night out), a trip to Mishy’s should be on your list. Mishy may be the brains behind the menu, but she’s frequently out explaining the menu to guests with a smile, alongside an equally passionate team. Go say hi, and stay a little while.
Find out more here.
Address: 113 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
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