One6Eight

The verdict

Nestled in the heart of Balmain, One6Eight is committed to bringing fine dining back to this Sydney suburb. Here you can expect impressive dishes that pair unlikely ingredients. Exhibit A is the seared duck breast with parsnip puree and aerated raspberry custard, which sounds just crazy enough to be delicious.

There are also bespoke cocktails made from their house infused vodkas, premium wines from the worlds most famous wine regions and dishes that showcase local, foraged and sustainable and organic produce paired with ingredients from their own kitchen garden.