Chef Michelle Powell brings market-driven cooking, nostalgic desserts and genuine hospitality to one of Sydney’s most intimate neighbourhood dining rooms.
This intimate 24-seat neighbourhood restaurant, founded by chef Michelle Powell (formerly Co-Owner and Head Chef of Bistro Rex), recently earned praise from Good Food for feeling like a “big-hearted dinner party.”
Tucked away in Surry Hills, Mishy’s is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto a local secret. Powell has created a space that feels less like a restaurant and more like an invitation to dinner at a friend’s place, if your friend happened to have two decades of global hospitality experience.
The menu changes weekly depending on what Powell finds at Sydney Markets, with dishes designed to showcase peak-season produce. Powell’s cooking is rooted in the memorable meals she’s enjoyed in small family-run restaurants around the world. That spirit carries through every part of Mishy’s, from the handwritten specials to the intimate dining room where staff know regulars by name and every plate feels like it’s been cooked with genuine care.
Quick Bites
- What to Eat: Seasonal menu changes weekly based on fresh produce from Flemington Markets. Expect dishes like zucchini flowers with goat’s curd & honey, and king prawn and salmon ceviche
- What to Drink: A hibiscus and lemon myrtle iced tea if you’re skipping alcohol, or one of the bright, seasonal cocktails showcasing local producers.
- When to Go: Date night, catch-ups with friends, or any evening that calls for comfort food and a warm welcome.
- Where: 113 Reservoir St, Surry Hills
- Vibe Check: Intimate 24-seat space that feels like a “big-hearted dinner party” neighbourhood dining where you’ll feel like a regular from your first visit
- Book it: Make a reservation here
