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Hand-pulled noodle houses in Chinatown. A lavish dining room in a neo-gothic building. Italian steakhouses on Flinders Lane. And more.
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.
The restaurants shaping Melbourne’s culinary scene, from old to new, affordable to pricey.
Wear your stretchy pants to a Venetian-inspired diner; a northern Italian spot with its own “pasta lab”; a Melbourne icon around since '8...
Intricate Japanese breakfast sets. Turkish-style eggs at a sunny corner spot (with house-blend coffee). Brekkie muffins at a beloved sang...
An eight-seat omakase diner with one nightly sitting. A rowdy izakaya with cyberpunk energy. A global ramen chain's first Melbourne outpo...
An Argentinian barbeque favourite, a Venetian grillhouse with whopping bisteccas, an outpost of Anthony Bourdain's favourite butcher and ...
Venture beyond the food court for a semi-famous slow-roasted lamb shoulder, aromatic Thai boat noodles, a classic ramen-and-beer combo, a...
Whether you're after Japanese, Italian or a pub meal, nowhere in Melbourne better represents the culinary zeitgeist.
Here’s where to embrace the banquet (without breaking the bank).
A homey spot with Japanese breakfast sets. A paddock-to-plate diner with knockout breakfasts. A beautiful bakery-cafe with Italian vibes....
Drinks and fresh air make a fine combo. Ascend to a Cali-inspired spot, a sky-high karaoke bar, the biggest rooftop bar in the CBD and more.
Sink pints at a bayside haunt with ocean views; a craft beer temple with face-sized parmas; a 19th-century stalwart with excellent steaks...
Many of Melbourne's best restaurants also offer private dining. Here's where to go to take your next function to another level.
Visit a three-storey Italian spot with woodfired pies. An industrial spot with Chicago's deep-dish pizzas. And another voted one of Ocean...
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.
Whether your taste skews classic or new wave, we can recommend a fun place for you to drink good wine.
Classic Italian paninis, katsu sandos, spruced-up salad numbers, porchetta two-handers – whichever way you roll, there’s something for yo...
A one-person roastery in a warehouse. A standing-only spot with espresso bar feels. A coffee “cellar door” by Melbourne roasting royalty....
Explore a subterranean Japanese diner, refined Italian restaurants, retro burger joints and more.
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 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 ...
Pizza, pasta and a handful of non-Italian options.
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