Lottie

Lottie is a stunning Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria perched on the rooftop of The EVE Hotel Sydney in Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane.

The contemporary alfresco restaurant is peppered with high-top seats overlooking the action of the open kitchen and bar, luxe banquettes and a semi-private dining area amidst lush greenery. 

Headed by Liquid and Larder group head chef Joe Valero, who’s racked up experience at Nikkei Bar & Restaurant, Uccello, Tacos Tacos Tacos, and one of the top restaurants in Latin America, Alcalde.  The menu is influenced by his heritage—"It's inspired by the flavours I grew up with, but interpreted through the way I cook now", Valero says.

The 100% gluten-free menu offers snacky bits and tortilla-accompanied mains to share, with must-tries including the aguachile negro (or the naughty cousin of ceviche)—a rotation of local line caught fish cured with lime and yuzu, served atop a zesty edamame purée with pickled cumquat and kohlrabi. 

For mains, the vegetarian cabbage al pipian rojo is a must try: leeks, green cabbage, and sugarloaf, roasted, pressed and grilled then plated with pipian rojo, cavolo nero chips and cauliflower emulsion. Goat barbacoa, cooked overnight, is served with rich consommé broth, miso black beack, charred salsa and pickled eschallot.

Getting thirsty? The Espíritu y Jugo is a vodka, watermelon and lime cocktail that refreshes and delights, or there are three hero margaritas to try: a classic, a spiced, and a frozen seasonal margie, plus a non-alc version.

Being a mezcaleria means a mezcal menu is a must, but Lottie goes above and beyond with over 20 picks plus 40 tequilas. The extensive wine list also wows with natural, biodynamic and international selections, alongside Mexican beers and a selection of mocktails. 

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Image credit: Lottie | Supplied

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