Right now, nowhere in Melbourne better represents the culinary zeitgeist.
Melbourne's oldest suburb is also home to some of its best cafes.
Where to find beer, wine and cocktails in Melbourne's oldest suburb.
Where to shop in Melbourne's oldest suburb.
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Gyoza, tempura, yakitori, sushi, don - this Japanese restaurant covers a lot of bases.
The flagship of Andrew McConnell's restaurant empire.
It’s an ’80s referencing, 50 per cent vegan American diner with a dance floor.
Ballsy vegan fare, tattooed babes and a rock‘n’roll vibe.
This busy restaurant mixes Laotian, Cambodian, Indian, Malay, Burmese and Thai flavours without cutting any corners.
A warm, Spanish-inflected wine bar.
A bistro all about bringing contemporary French dining to Melbourne.
A southern-Spanish neighbourhood staple with tapas, tasting plates and house-made paella-pan bread.
This jazzy Fitzroy 30-seater blends Japanese izakaya, craft sake bar and record store.
After a redesign, a bigger menu and a karaoke room, Rice Queen is amping up Fitzroy.
A social enterprise restaurant that brings native ingredients to the fore.
Sean Donovan has taken the historical hotel back to its roots.
Elegant French food in a heritage-listed bluestone building.
Chef Kenji Ito is creating modern, inventive dishes using some unexpected ingredients at this hidden Japanese eatery.
From the team behind Fratellino Pizza in South Yarra.
Spelt pizzas and vegan cheese are menu staples at this modern pizzeria.
Traditional recipes made with top-notch ingredients make this one of the better Indian diners around.
Japanese goes vegan.
Henry’s channels a 1950s diner (just without all the meat and dairy).
An adventurous Gertrude Street diner with room for just 16 guests. Dishes can include cured wallaby, preserved black truffle and brined dandelions.
Not even a devastating fire could keep this Fitzroy institution down. DJs, cheap pizza and good times are still the name of the game here.
Melbourne's mecca for vegetarian and vegan food.
Don a plastic bib and grab a pair of claw crackers at this Southern-style seafood joint. Tip: don’t wear white.
This Fitzroy rooftop bar offers some of the best views of Melbourne.
Pizza that's clean, uncomplicated and all about the flavours.
The Colonel’s got nothing on this fiery Nashville-style fried-chicken joint.
A modern Indian eatery serving curry risotto, lassi cocktails and gluten-free naan.
Delicious broth and handmade noodles in a cosy package.
An Athenian souva bar by George Calombaris.
A cafe/restaurant with a long tradition of comforting Italian food.
Otsumami's smaller and less formal sister restaurant.
Three levels, two restaurants, a rooftop bar, outdoor gardens, breakfast and a 3am license - this venue wants you to have it all.
True, authentic Malaysian flavours.
A refined vegetarian restaurant from the duo behind Vegie Bar and Rice Queen.
A north-side Mexican-food institution.
A Fitzroy pizzeria that offers more than the usual late-night greasy fare.
