Lana

Tucked away on Young Street—a moody, dimly lit dining room where Sydney’s off-the-clock hospo crowd congregates for pure culinary alchemy. The playbook here? A fiercely creative Asian-Italian crossover that actually delivers. Industry peers constantly point diners toward the flawless scallop crudo and a warm, house-baked focaccia that practically demands a second order. But the real flex is the pasta—a deceptively simple chili-spiked rigatoni hitting a textbook al dente, right alongside a deeply savory squid ink risotto. Throw in wild-card triumphs like salted egg and kaffir lime potatoes or a deconstructed white chocolate tearamisu, and the menu becomes a masterclass in bold, unapologetic contrasts. Pair it all with a vintage pour recommended by an eagle-eyed sommelier. Flawless service, buzzing energy, effortless sprezzatura. Book a table for that special occasion—or try your luck as a walk-in—and let the champagne flow.