Bar Meze

You'll find Bar Meze tucked away on Adelaide Street, just far enough from the Cathedral bustle that it feels like a proper neighbourhood spot rather than tourist fare. The menu reads like a tour through the Eastern Mediterranean: proper charred halloumi, lamb kofta that actually tastes of something, and mezze boards designed for sharing (and arguing over who gets the last bit of hummus). The wine list leans into Greek and Turkish bottles alongside Italian and Spanish options—staff actually know what they're talking about, which matters. It's the kind of place where locals keep coming back because the food's honest and portions are generous, not because it's trying too hard.