Paddington Alimentari

The bright yellow packs of Martelli pasta, the map-of-Italy tea towels hanging from the ceiling and the stupendous spreads of smallgoods, cheeses and antipasti all point to the fact that you have just arrived at an Italian outpost of cheer and charm, right in the heart of Paddington. Negotiate a space for yourself by the window or out under the shady tree, and get over your fear of queueing in order to score an antipasti plate, arancini, pasta or panino. The sweet, dark choccie tones of Allpress Espresso's medium-roast Carmelo blend ($3.50) are yet another reward.