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Ad Lib Bistro

Negotiating traffic on the highway, you may not notice this haven of civilisation – and the locals probably would like to keep it that way. In they come, packing the place (a more casual spin-off from Berowra Waters Inn chef Dietmar Sawyere) from an early dinner start through to closing, clearly enjoying every minute and every mouthful. Plunge straight in to bistro classics such as garlic prawns, sweet and mellow, teamed with spinach and mushrooms. Or try a chorus line of grilled zucchini flowers stuffed with goat’s cheese, set on toasted sourdough. The pink and perfect veal liver comes with hash browns for saucemopping, and the pork belly with a croquette of ear, trotter and tail meat. Finally, savour a crème caramel with strawberries and rhubarb. The smart red, black and white décor, warm service and generous servings make this an ideal place to stop, revive, survive.