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Simpatico Bar Bistro

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13.5/20

Contemporary

Simpatico embraced the share plate menu long before it became wildly fashionable. It's a premise that works perfectly in this open and relaxed dining space, patronised by loyal locals and Saturday shoppers taking a break from browsing Paddington's designer shops. Snack on communal favourites such as fried green olives with a tangy roast garlic mayonnaise, or white anchovies laid across toasted bread, while debating your group eating decisions. Smaller share plates are globally roaming; an Asian sticky chilli caramel pork belly with refreshing apple slaw sits beside crisp beef empanadas and a goat's cheese and caramelised onion tart. More substantial hungers can be sated with the larger plates, such as a simply grilled spatchcock with a fresh herb salad, or tender barbecued beef ribs with tequila and salt crisps and a spicy jalapeno pickle. The dessert list is short but appealing, with the classic tarte tatin always a sure bet, but it might be easier to continue sharing the love with a cheese platter.

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