A stunning wine bar with a vegetarian-friendly menu.

The DIY spirit is alive at this Southern-barbeque specialist.

Middle Eastern, but not as you know it.

A cosy room serving home-style Sicilian food with generosity and heart.

The late-night bar that replaced a pizza institution pays respect to its legacy, and has an atmosphere of romance.

Twin brothers Antoine and Bechara Taouk serve up Lebanese soul food, just like their grandma did at home.

A wine-focused bar-restaurant by La Luna’s Adrian Richardson.

A small Lebanese bakery with a local home delivery service.

A hyperactive restaurant that serves mammoth-sized, affordable Thai food.

There are over 80 sakes at this slick Japanese bar and eatery, which is housed in a former bank. Unlike many izakayas – which can get quite dark – Kumo's space is light, open and airy.

Family favourites from a Lebanese home cook.

Simple, awesome burgers and a great community atmosphere.

A Naples inspired Italian restaurant with some of the best pizza in town.

A casual Italian joint from the team behind Wesley Anne.

Fried and Tasty in Brunswick East is serving family-recipe fried chicken and killer sides and shakes,

Affordable burgers and spiked shakes.