Baba's Mezze Bath

Walk into Baba's and you're immediately caught by the smell of charcoal and cumin—the kind of place that makes you hungry before you've even sat down. It's unpretentious but confident, the sort of restaurant that doesn't need to shout about what it does because the food speaks for itself. You'll find yourself sharing platters of hummus thick enough to stand a spoon in, grilled lamb that's been properly marinated, and breads that actually taste like something. The Barton Street spot draws a genuine mix: couples on dates, groups of mates splitting mezze boards, families treating it like their local.