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In this big, food-loving city of ours, new restaurants open virtually every day of the year. Here’s our pick of the best new openings.
Hand-pulled noodle houses in Chinatown. A lavish dining room in a neo-gothic building. Italian steakhouses on Flinders Lane. And more.
The restaurants shaping Melbourne’s culinary scene, from old to new, affordable to pricey.
Scandi breakfast plates. Intricate Japanese sets. Turkish-style eggs at a sunny corner spot. Brekkie muffins at a beloved sanga shop. And...
Whether you're after Japanese, Italian or a pub meal, nowhere in Melbourne better represents the culinary zeitgeist.
A Venetian-inspired diner, a northern Italian spot with its own “pasta lab”, a Melbourne icon around since '86 and many more.
Make your first (or second, or third) impression count.
Sink pints at a bayside haunt with ocean views; a craft beer temple with face-sized parmas; a 19th-century stalwart with excellent steaks...
The city’s gold standard for Hakata-style soup; a cult, low-waste pop-up gone permanent; a neon-lit spot with lobster-topped ramens; and ...
A 100-year-old bluestone cottage with punchy cocktails. A moody rooftop with experimental Filipino flavours. A subterranean basement bar....
Whether your taste skews classic or new wave, we can recommend a fun place for you to drink good wine.
An eight-seat omakase diner with one nightly sitting. A rowdy izakaya with cyberpunk energy. A global ramen chain's first Melbourne outpo...
Classic Italian paninis, katsu sandos, spruced-up salad numbers, porchetta two-handers – whichever way you roll, there’s something for yo...
Melbourne does cafes like nowhere else. Find the CBD's best standing-only coffee spots, brunch-focused cafes, sandwich shops and more.
A one-person roastery in a warehouse. A standing-only spot with espresso bar feels. A coffee “cellar door” by Melbourne roasting royalty....
A homey spot with Japanese breakfast sets. A paddock-to-plate diner with knockout breakfasts. A beautiful bakery-cafe with Italian vibes....
Venture beyond the food court for a semi-famous slow-roasted lamb shoulder, aromatic Thai boat noodles, a classic ramen-and-beer combo, a...
Stop by a late night New York-style joint. Visit a three-storey Italian spot with woodfired pies. And another voted one of Oceania's best.
Pizza, pasta and a handful of non-Italian options.
Aromatic boat noodles in a carpark. Thai-style chicken and rice at a low-key diner. Regional Thai fare in a neon-lit restaurant. And more.
Many of Melbourne's best restaurants also offer private dining. Here's where to go to take your next function to another level.
The old industrial hub is home to everything from a 50-year-old Greek institution to one of the Melbourne's most exciting fine-diners.
Classic two-handers at a retro diner. Buttermilk-brined burgers at a storied pub. A cheeseburger at one of the world’s best restaurants. ...
Here's where to order your next celebration cake (or post-lunch single slice).
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