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A New Wave of Locally Made, Small-Batch Panettone Will Make You Rethink the (Divisive) Christmas Bread

01 Dec 2023

Food & Drink Tried the Italian loaf and swore you’d never eat it again? These Aussie bakers are making theirs with a sourdough and croissant consistency, and adding almonds, cherries, Belgian milk chocolate and even green ants. Trust us – it could soon rival hot-cross buns for your seasonal bread of choice.

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The Best Sandwiches in Melbourne

Classic Italian paninis, katsu sandos, spruced-up salad numbers, porchetta two-handers – whichever way you roll, there’s something for yo...

The Best Restaurants in Melbourne’s CBD

Hand-pulled noodle houses in Chinatown. A lavish dining room in a neo-gothic building. Italian steakhouses on Flinders Lane. And more.

The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

The restaurants shaping Melbourne’s culinary scene, from old to new, affordable to pricey.

The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne

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.

Best Breakfast in Melbourne

Intricate Japanese breakfast sets. Turkish-style eggs at a sunny corner spot (with house-blend coffee). Brekkie muffins at a beloved sang...

Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne

Wear your stretchy pants to a Venetian-inspired diner; a northern Italian spot with its own “pasta lab”; a Melbourne icon around since '8...

Best Lunch in Melbourne’s CBD

Venture beyond the food court for a semi-famous slow-roasted lamb shoulder, aromatic Thai boat noodles, a classic ramen-and-beer combo, a...

The Best Steak in Melbourne

An Argentinian barbeque favourite, a Venetian grillhouse with whopping bisteccas, an outpost of Anthony Bourdain's favourite butcher and ...

The Best Bars in Melbourne’s CBD

Visit a rollicking late-night spot with a jukebox. A rooftop bar with punchy Thai food. A cosy bluestone cottage with sharp cocktails. An...

The Best Restaurants in Fitzroy

Whether you're after Japanese, Italian or a pub meal, nowhere in Melbourne better represents the culinary zeitgeist.

The Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne

An eight-seat omakase diner with one nightly sitting. A rowdy izakaya with cyberpunk energy. A global ramen chain's first Melbourne outpo...

The Best Pizza in Melbourne

Visit a three-storey Italian spot with woodfired pies. An industrial spot with Chicago's deep-dish pizzas. And another voted one of Ocean...

The Best Burgers in Melbourne

Classic two-handers at a retro diner. Buttermilk-brined burgers at a storied pub. A cheeseburger at one of the world’s best restaurants. ...

The Best Cake Shops in Melbourne

Here's where to order your next celebration cake (or post-lunch single slice).

The Best Coffee in Melbourne

A one-person roastery in a warehouse. A standing-only spot with espresso bar feels. A coffee “cellar door” by Melbourne roasting royalty....

The Best Thai Restaurants in Melbourne

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.

The Best New Cafes in Melbourne

Here's where we're going for brunch right now.

The Best Ramen in Melbourne

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 ...

The Best Cafes in Melbourne’s CBD

Melbourne does cafes like nowhere else. Find the CBD's best standing-only coffee spots, brunch-focused cafes, sandwich shops and more.

Best Restaurants in Carlton

Pizza, pasta and a handful of non-Italian options.

Best Restaurants in South Yarra

Explore a subterranean Japanese diner, refined Italian restaurants, retro burger joints and more.

The Best Bakeries in Melbourne

These are Melbourne’s top spots for killer croissants, silky Portuguese tarts, swirly chocolate babka, custardy canelés and more.

Best Breweries in Melbourne

There's nothing quite like beer fresh from the tank.

The Best Restaurants in St Kilda

From seaside fine diners to rapid-fire burger joints.

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Riso Pop-Up at Oko

01 Dec 2023

Food & Drink Chef Paolo Arlotta is back with his sell-out vegetarian degustation diners, this time at Fitzroy restaurant Oko. Enjoy a five-course menu featuring seasonal, sustainable produce.

Sunny Side Up Egg Dinner Party by Gruel

29 Nov 2023

Food & Drink Experimental Melbourne supper club Gruel is celebrating all things egg with a three-course meal dedicated to whites, yolks, custards and everything else eggs have to offer, at Sleepy’s in Brunswick East.

Dessert Masters Star Kay-Lene Tan Spills on Her Love of Spoons, Spices and Dachshunds

28 Nov 2023

Food & Drink We talk to one of the breakout stars of Masterchef’s new spinoff about the pastry and baking books she thinks everyone should have, her favourite restaurant in Melbourne right now and her creative life outside of the kitchen.

Free Coffee From Milklab

24 Nov 2023

Food & Drink Get your caffeine fix covered by Milklab-powered cafes around the country to celebrate the popular barista-quality non-dairy milk label turning eight. And yes, your milk alternative is covered.