Restaurant Reviews

Kepos & Co: Restaurant review

Address

5/18 Danks St
Waterloo, Sydney, NSW
Australia

Hours

Brunch Sat-Sun 9am-3pm
Lunch Tue-Fri 11.30am-3pm
Dinner Tues-Sat 6pm-10.30pm

Prices

E $17-$24
M $24-$35
D $15

REVIEW

An apartment-block courtyard might not seem like the most soigné setting for a restaurant, but this complex is called the Casba, and you don't have to squint too hard before the palms and pond seem simpático with a menu rich in dates and cumin. Israel is the inspiration for Michael Rantissi's cooking both here and over the road at Kepos Street Kitchen, his much-loved café, but flavour is his guiding star, not orthodoxy. That brings the occasional gentle twist - burrata being the brilliant addition to a salad of roasted eggplant and almonds, potato crisps the vehicle for a fine, chermoula-tangy lamb tartare - without breaking with the airily Levantine feel of the space and the service. Elsewhere it's simply careful cooking and good taste that elevate dishes beyond the everyday: warm hummus mixed tableside, say, or beautifully fresh walnuts with snapper and tahini. Strong value, warm vibes, decent wine, great food: a big win.
Phone:
(02) 9690 0931
Bookings:
Bookings recommended
Features:
  • Licensed
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Outdoor dining
  • Breakfast
  • Impressive Wine List
Accepted card types:
  • American Express
  • Eftpos
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Chef(s):
Michael Rantissi
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide's reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.