Fitzrovia

With views of verdant Albert Park, this buzzy, split-level converted nurses' boarding house is a fine fit for this bustling end of Fitzroy Street. Chef Paul Jewson's seasonal menu shines: a house-smoked ocean trout salad benefits from toasted quinoa crunch; it's topped with a poached egg that oozes delicious yolk. A dry-cured Istra bacon and melted smoked mozzarella sourdough sandwich is satisfying, while a light frangipane tart's sweetness is kept in check by loads of fresh raspberries. Cheap eaters note: book ahead for weekend breakfast or lunch - dinner blows the budget.