• Guide

    The 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne

    From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

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    Coming Soon: Chris Lucas Is Opening His Third Chin Chin Outpost at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium

    Even though it's set within Kardinia Park, the new Chin Chin in Geelong isn't just for sports fans.

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    The 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne

    Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.

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    Four Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs

    Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.

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    Now Open: D.O.C Has Landed in St Kilda with a Heap of Exclusive Site-Only Seafood Dishes

    The new seaside site is the seventh notch in D.O.C's Italian restaurant belt.

  • Guide

    The 12 Best Omakase in Melbourne

    This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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  • Guide

    The 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Misfits Has Taken Over the Former Baby Snakes Site in Footscray

    A trio of misfits has set up a sleek new bar in Footscray, set to champion local artists and community groups.

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    Lune Has Brought Back Its Hot Cross Cruffins and Triple-Choc Pains au Chocolat to Make Easter Extra Tasty

    Add Lune's March specials to your Easter treat list — it's also whipping up a lamington-croissant hybrid just for the month.

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    Nine of the Best Grown-Up Easter Treats to Try in Melbourne

    Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns, easter eggs, high teas and spiced cocktails.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD

    Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.

  • News

    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

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    South Australian Brewery Pirate Life Is Opening Its First Victorian Site Right by South Melbourne Market

    This pirate life is all about craft beers, natural wines, and a huge selection of South American and Greek eats.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar

    Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Cafes in Melbourne

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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    Piccolina's Decadent Gelato-Stuffed Chocolate Eggs Are Back for Easter

    Piccolina has pimped up its Easter eggs once again this year, filling them with limited-edition gelatos and creamy ganaches.

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    Messina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel

    This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.

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    Now Open: Shusai Mijo Brings Sophisticated Omakase to Fitzroy's Less-Than-Formal Johnston Street

    Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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    Two Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024

    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.

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    Pidapipo Has Gone All Out for Easter with Special Edition Chocolate Eggs, Gelato and Hot Cross Buns

    The team isn't only making gelato in Fitzroy — they've become bakers and chocolatiers this Easter as well.

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    Lucia Is Melbourne's Latest Med-Inspired Restaurant and Wine Bar with Caviar Service and a 400-Strong Wine List

    Even though this particular style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne

    Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns and everything in between.

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    Open Now: Ronin Is Reinventing Omakase in Melbourne, One Lit Night Out at a Time

    Like an ancient ronin samurai, Chef Patrick Kwong has no master. He's breaking the rules and doing omakase his own way.

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    Coming Soon: Royal Stacks Is Getting a Huge New CBD Home for All Things Burgers

    The two-storey burger joint will be serving up its signature fast-food eats alongside a selection of new and exclusive creations.

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    Coming Soon: D.O.C Is Taking Its Handmade Pasta and Woodfired Pizza Waterside with New St Kilda Outpost

    This will be the seventh notch in the group's restaurant belt and its very first with seaside views.

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    Cheese Alert: Australian Dairy Festival Mould and Its All-Inclusive Tastings Are Returning for 2024

    More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on offer when this all-you-can-sample dairy festival starts touring the country from May.

  • Guide

    The 34 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD

    Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.

  • Guide

    The 26 Best Bars in Melbourne

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.

  • News

    Penny for Pound Is Teaming Up with Holla Gelato on Epic Hot Cross Bun Gelato Sandwiches for Easter

    Hot cross bun season is already upon us — and these have got to be some of the most decadent ones out there.

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    Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Bringing His Viral Omurice to Melbourne

    The Japanese chef will cook his speciality dish, and collaborate with Ishizuka Head Chef Shin Kato to highlight Japanese flavours.

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    Now Open: Robin's Deli Is Feeding Melbourne's Obsession with Loaded Sangas Down in Cheltenham

    It's serving up everything from sausage and egg brekkie rolls and four-cheese Vegemite toasties to healthy veggie sandwiches and decked-out meatball subs.

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    Morgan Hipworth Has Opened His Third Melbourne Eatery Maven in Fitzroy at Just 22 Years of Age

    The rising star in Melbourne's hospo scene is showing how he can do more than just desserts.

  • News

    The Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.

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    Now Open: New Basement Bar Castlerose Is Giving Luxury Supper Club Energy Beneath South Melbourne's Clementine

    Treat yourself to some old-world luxury — sipping on fine champagne and biting into some playfully made confit duck cigars at the bar.

  • News

    KFC Is Giving Away Free International Trips So You Can Enjoy Its Fried Chicken Around the World

    You just need to look for the chain's international products in the KFC app, then place an order — and you could win an overseas getaway.

  • Guide

    The Best Thai Restaurants in Melbourne

    Discover fine diners and neighbourhood haunts, or head down to a hidden CBD basement where robots deliver all your fave Thai dishes to the table.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Is Giving Swifties (and Everyone) a Free Doughnut Today If You Head in Wearing Friendship Bracelets

    Whether you're lucky enough to be seeing the 'Eras' tour or not, you'll find some happiness in the form of free doughnuts.

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    Coming Soon: Retired AFL Player David Neitz's Brewmanity Will Be Melbourne's First Rooftop Brewery Bar

    The South Melbourne brewery not only makes great craft beer but also raises money to fight motor neurone disease.

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    Now Open: Re'em Yarra Valley Has Brought Refined Chinese Eats and Boutique Hotel Rooms to the Famed Wine Region

    The sleek new restaurant, cellar door and boutique hotel boasts views across the rolling vineyard and Yarra Valley region.

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    Seaside Japanese Joint Ichi Ni St Kilda Has Been Sold and Is Shutting Down at the End of This Week

    If you can't make it down for the restaurant's final week of service, you can always hit up its younger sibling Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya in Fitzroy.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

    From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.

  • Guide

    Nine of the Best Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Events That You Can Still Get Tickets To

    From dessert degustations and Michelin-starred feasts to huge communal dining experiences, here's all the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival inspiration you need.

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