Swing by for a bowl of the signature burnt-miso ramen at lunch, or izakaya-style snacks and cocktails after dark.

A bistro all about bringing contemporary French dining to Melbourne.

A refined vegetarian restaurant from the duo behind Vegie Bar and Rice Queen.

Melbourne's mecca for vegetarian and vegan food.

One of Brunswick Street's classic bars still serving vodka from an old distillery in Fitzroy.

A cafe/restaurant with a long tradition of comforting Italian food.

From the team behind Fratellino Pizza in South Yarra.

A large, colourful restaurant with a menu that touches on nearly every aspect of Japanese cuisine. Here you'll find sushi, gyoza, tempura, plus hearty bowls of ramen and don. Plus a fun drinks list that includes sakes, Japanese-influenced cocktails and craft beers from Tokyo.

Spelt pizzas and vegan cheese are menu staples at this modern pizzeria.

This taqueria is a simple kind of place, with just two beers on tap and tunes spinning away on the turntables behind the bar. Local hospitality workers like to stick their heads in for a quick chat and a taco before their shift. It’s open until late on weekends, so many return for a wind-down drink after work too.

Pairs a mid-century European fit-out with modern, effortless cool. Try toasties and coffee in the morning; and oysters and wine at night.

A Fitzroy pizzeria that offers more than the usual late-night greasy fare.

True, authentic Malaysian flavours.

After a redesign, a bigger menu and a karaoke room, Rice Queen is amping up Fitzroy.