Gildas

Surry Hills has a serious Basque obsession right now, and Gildas is the absolute epicenter. Chef Lennox Hastie’s bright, wood-floored wine bar is a masterclass in flavor—buzzy, stylish, and flawlessly executed. Sydney's most demanding palates are constantly booking out the dining room just to devour those explosive namesake pintxos and sip the signature Oliba martini. The menu is a relentless hit list. Think perfectly cured jamón serrano, a masterfully silky tortilla, and rich wagyu draped in charred onions and butter. The wine list? Unapologetically creative and poured by impossibly warm, fiercely knowledgeable staff. You absolutely cannot leave without ordering the scorched Basque cheesecake—a creamy triumph. Essential dining.