Coming Soon: One of Melbourne's Most Loved Hotels Will Land a New Japanese Diner in 2026, Boasting an Impressive Rare Whisky Collection and Saké Offering

The menu draws on traditional techniques, rich flavours and fresh ingredients to produce premium dishes.

Coming Soon: You'll be Sipping Champagne in Sneakers at Frenchie, A Fuss-Free, Unpretentious Venue, Where Everything on the Menu is $14

All the plates, as well as all cocktails, bubbles and beers, are all $14. Yes you read that correctly.

How Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple

"Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."

Ten Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria

Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.

The 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025

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).

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025

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.

Award-Winning Pizza Duo SHOP225 and Il Caminetto Have Scored More Global Accolades, Honoured for Their Innovation and Heritage

Following up its ranking as Australia's best pizzeria, this much-loved spot and its sister restaurant have scored three more international awards.

How a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill

Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.

This Just In: Royal Stacks Now Has Fro-Yo Bars with All the Toppings at Every Venue

Royal Stacks has unveiled a new fro-yo bar across Melbourne, serving nostalgic toppings, signature flavours like Blue Mango and the city’s only waterfront frozen yoghurt at Crown.

This Just in: the Team Behind Johnny's Green Room to Open Garfield, a Playful Pizzeria with Natural Wines and Pidapipo Softserve, on Lygon Street

The historical Carlton grocery shop is to enter a new era with plans just announced for three fresh and exciting new venues to open in 2026, including playful pizzeria, Garfield.

Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne

Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.

Kikanbo Ramen Will Finally Reopen this Week and to Celebrate it's Giving Away Free Ramen, So Get Ready to Slurp Those Noods

The popular eateries have finally made a come back following months of unfair closures.

Patti Chimkire Has Brought Mali Bakes to Print with a Debut Cookbook Filled with Vintage Piping, Bold Colours and Nostalgic Cakes

From retro piping to flavour-driven cakes, Mali Bakes founder Patti Chimkire opens up about her creative evolution and the release of her debut cookbook.

This Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer

On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.

The Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

These private dining rooms have you got you covered from private bartenders to suckling pigs, martini trolleys to luxurious sashimi platters.

This Just in: Andrew McConnell Will Open a European Grill Inspired by the Basque Coast Next Year, in a Heritage Restaurant Space Steeped in Legacy

McConnell's latest venture, located on Crossley Street, will offer a European grill that channels the flavours and vibes of the Basque coast.

Hospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift

"It has music loud enough to reset your brain and cocktails good enough to make you forget how tired you are."

The Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for December

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

Messina Is Serving Its First-Ever Breakfast Gelato, Combining Honey Ice Cream with Brookfarm's Toasted Macadamia Muesli

Creamy yet crunchy, this limited-edition brekkie-inspired scoop is both the ideal sweet start to the day or late-night treat.

This Just in: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Announces its 2026 Program, Including a Cake Picnic, a Greek-Themed Longest Lunch, Free Pizza, and Even Blind Whisky Tastings

From a Korean Fried Chicken Festival, to wild foraging experiences and pop-ups at some of the best restaurants in town, there's truly something for everyone.

This Just in: You Can Now Use Your Favourite Take-Out App to Book Exclusive Tables at Otherwise Fully-Booked Restaurants

This innovative new feature means that your go-to app for dining in can now be used for dining out.

Coming Soon: Young Gun Chef Ellie Bouhadana Will Bring Her Signature No-Fuss, Coastal-Inspired Cooking to the Stokehouse's Beach Box Kiosk This Summer

Ellie's Kiosk, a laidback location designed both for casual dining or take-out, will be serving Bouhadana's signature produce-driven, no-fuss fare.

The Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne

Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.

Square Is Teaming up with Chef Joel Bennetts to Explore Sydney's Neighbourhoods

Watch a Sydney chef peel back the curtains on some of our city's most viral spots.

One Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza

Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.

Inflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee

Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.

The Best Bakeries in Melbourne

Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.

Now Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD

Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.

Now Open: This Toorak Road Terrace House Is Home to the New Greek Restaurant Astoria Bar Kè Grill

This South Yarra spot servies up traditional Greek fare with contemporary flair.

Lonely Planet Has Named Melbourne's Food Scene One of the World's Top 25 Travel Experiences

From Lune croissants to Palestinian soul food and Italian marketplaces, Melbourne’s culinary scene has officially been crowned one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet.

Coming Soon: Daphne, a Bustling Public House From Etta's Hannah Green — With Everything from a Martini Club to a Considered Kids' Menu — is Set to Open this November

Step into Hannah Green's new home just a couple doors down from Etta, with her new restaurant set to offer warm hospitality rooted in community.

This Just in: Shannon Bennett's Residency at The StandardX Has Proven So Popular That it Has Been Extended With No End Date In Sight

The legendary chef's neighbourhood bistro-style concept has been so successful, that Bennett and his team of all-star collaborators are sticking around.

Coming Soon: This Multi-Sensory, Not-So-Serious, Theatrical Restaurant Is So Popular That It Is Opening a Second Venue to Keep Up with the Demand for Seats

Shelly will offer a 10-course degustation menu that is flamboyant, dramatic, and at its heart, just a lot of fun.

"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality

We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.

Pidapipo Just Dropped Eight New Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Nostalgic Passionfruit Pavlova and Bittersweet Matcha with Strawberry Jam

The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.

The Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne

You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.

Three Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway

From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.

Billy Van Creamy and Lovehoney Are Bringing 'Lover's Scoop' to Brunswick With Free Ice Cream and Sex Toys

Billy van Creamy and Lovehoney will host a two-day event called Lover’s Scoop on October 10–11, serving free aphrodisiac ice cream and giving away sex toys.

Who's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene

New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.

Hosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd

With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.

Tarts Anon Is Handing Out Free Espresso Flans With Coffee for World Coffee Day Tomorrow

Restauranteur Scott Pickett Appoints Administrators, But Reassures Melburnians That His Restaurants Will Remain Open for Service

Pickett has confirmed his restaurants are not impacted and will continue business as usual.