Penelope's

You'll find yourself in a slick, modern space tucked into Drury House on Russell Street, where the dining room feels more London than Levant, but the food tells a different story. Penelope's does that tricky thing of taking Middle Eastern cooking seriously without getting precious about it. The menu pivots between familiar favourites and dishes you don't see everywhere—expect bold flavours, proper charring on the grill work, and mezze that actually tastes like someone cares. It's the kind of place you'll bring mates to on a Friday night and end up staying longer than planned, working through far too many small plates and wondering why you haven't been back sooner.