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NewsSix Things You Need to Make Your Next Dinner Party Even Better
Skip the takeout and host a proper repast like a pro.
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NewsAbbotsford's Carringbush Hotel Has Relaunched with an Entirely Meat-Free Menu
The 130-year-old pub is now slinging vegan and vegetarian meals, all wine on tap and more than 21 beers.
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NewsThis New $800 Million CBD Development Will Include a High-End Restaurant Precinct
80 Collins will feature the highly anticipated new venue from Sepia's Vicki Wild and Martin Benn, and a rooftop restaurant and urban farm from Pastuso's Alejandro Saravia.
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GuideNew Melbourne Openings You Should Visit This Month
Make a date to check out the hottest tickets in town.
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NewsA Hawker Stall Dedicated to Indomie Mie Goreng Has Popped Up in Melbourne
The instant noodle brand is dishing out fancy mie goreng dishes until the end of June.
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NewsHardware Societe Has Opened a Sprawling New CBD Cafe
The colourful 255-square-metre Katherine Place spot has an all-day brunch menu, plus drinks and snacks every Friday night.
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GuideThe Best French Restaurants in Melbourne
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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GuideThe 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From Chinatown institutions and neighbourhood haunts to CBD fine-diners and contemporary Asian-fusion eateries, here are our top picks for when you have a hankering for some top Chinese cuisine.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for summer 2026 — from rooftop spritzes to laneway wine bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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NewsTen 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.
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GuideThe 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).
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GuideThe 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.
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NewsWhere 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.
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GuideThe 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.
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NewsLord of the Fries Is Giving Away Free Fries This Week
It's doling out free shoestring fries to celebrate the opening of a new CBD and Docklands store.
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NewsPlant-Based Haven Sister of Soul Has Opened an All-Vegan Richmond Eatery
Everything — from the wines and cocktails to the burgers and house-made 'feta' — is 100 percent vegan.
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GuideSeven Bendigo Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the big smoke to explore all this regional city has to offer — one glass of wine and cut of wagyu at a time.
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NewsPeddler Espresso and Sergy Boy Are the CBD's Two New Specialty Coffee Hot Spots
They're both perfect for brews post-commute located a short stroll from Southern Cross Station.
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NewsLord of the Fries Has Launched a New Range of Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches
And it's giving them away at all of its Aussie stores on Friday, February 22.
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NewsThree Next-Generation Tiramisu to Try in Carlton
These new-look Italian desserts are made with local liqueurs, served as slices of 'pie' and fluffy as clouds.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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GuideEight Indulgent Out-of-Town Food Festivals Worthy of a Weekend Road Trip
Sample the state's best oysters, ice cream and beer at these upcoming food festivals — all just a short drive from Melbourne.
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NewsWindsor Greek Spot Rebel Blue Has Launched a Month-Long Menu Dedicated to Saganaki
Featuring seven dishes with hot, salty, fried kefalograviera cheese.
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Guide
Seven Newer Melbourne Restaurants to Try for Dinner This Week
Break away from your humdrum haunts and meet the new kids on the block.
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NewsUSA Burger Chain Carl's Jr Is Launching a New Melbourne Store with Free Burgers
The cult-favourite burger joint will give away a year's worth of free food to the first 50 customers.
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NewsDin Tai Fung Is Making Adorable Pig Dumplings for Chinese New Year
They're filled will chocolate and served atop Oreo 'soil'.
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NewsFamed Sydney Burger Joint Mary's Is Coming to Melbourne
For a two-month kitchen residency in Melbourne's soon-to-open Fancy Free cocktail bar.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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GuideFive Outdoor Melbourne Spots to Hit This Summer You May Not Know About
We've got your next al fresco session sorted.
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NewsVegan Magnums, Cornettos and Weis Bars Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle
You'll find them at supermarkets and convenience stories around the country.
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NewsGood Times Is Northside's New Charmingly Low-Key Pasta Joint
Complete with drawing paper on tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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NewsMessina Has Created an OTT Gelato Rose If You Prefer Your Flowers Edible
Exclusively for Valentine's Day.
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NewsWhat's Open in Melbourne This Australia Day Public Holiday
Getting cabin fever? Here's where you can escape to.
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GuideThe Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Events You Should Be Booking Tickets for ASAP
A boozy, multi-sensory trivia night, a vegetarian feast in a winery and a free out-of-town party are some of the standout events on this year's lineup.
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NewsSouth Yarra Restaurant Ramblr Has Called Last Drinks
You've got six weeks to have a final taste of the Chapel Street favourite, before its last service on March 2.
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GuideFive Restaurants with Set Menus to Book for a Meal with Friends This Summer
From a $70 multi-course journey through Peru to a cheerful $40 Vietnamese feast.
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NewsGelatissimo's Bundaberg Ginger Beer Gelato Is Your Refreshing New Summer Dessert
The limited-edition flavour turns the classic Aussie beverage into a tangy, slightly fizzy treat.
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NewsSouth Melbourne Fine Diner Lume Has Launched Into 2019 with a New Chef and Menu
Head chef and co-owner Shaun Quade has handed over the reigns to John Rivera, who's changed up the menu for the new year.
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NewsUS Bakery Chain Cinnabon Is Bringing Its Sticky Scrolls to Australia
The first two outposts will open in Queensland later this year, with many more to follow in other states.
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NewsMalatang Masters Dragon Hot Pot Have Opened Two New Melbourne Restaurants
Where you can create your own mega hot pot with over 100 ingredients and five styles of broth.
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NewsMelbourne Cafe Favourite Pope Joan Is Reopening in the CBD
Matt Wilkinson's much-loved cafe is returning for a two-month pop-up on Collins Street.
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NewsWhere to Eat If You're in Melbourne for the Australian Open
Whether you're looking for snack before the coin toss or a meal after the game, you'll likely be hot and hungry — so here's where you can get some nosh in and around Rod Laver Arena.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Released a Limited-Edition Line of Gourmet Drumsticks
You'll find them at supermarkets, convenience stories and petrol stations around the country.
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NewsPretty Boy Is Melbourne's New Steak and Pasta Joint Inspired by New York Steakhouses
It's just opened on Little Lonsdale Street alongside a new cocktail spot, Floyd's Bar.
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NewsEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Ballarat
From epic craft beers to knight jousting and fine, foraged dining.
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NewsLorne Is Now Home to MoVida's First Out-of-Town Beachside Restaurant
The Spanish-inspired coastal outpost boasts a seafood-driven menu, an onsite providore and top-notch ocean views.
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NewsHot Cross Bun Ice Cream Is Your New Go-To Dessert From Now Until Easter
The limited-edition sweet treat features raisins, Australian cream and a ripple of flavour that tastes like hot cross buns.
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GuideMelbourne's Most Popular Restaurants of 2018
The new openings and old favourites you flocked to this year.
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NewsCondimental Is Australia's New Curated Delivery Service for Pickles, Preserves and Sauces
Delivering a seasonal, limited-edition batch of condiments to your door.
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NewsOppen Is the New Scandinavian Cafe Hidden in the Backstreets of Windsor
Serving pre-midday cocktails and a lineup of open rye sandwiches with Nordic toppings.
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NewsThe Mornington Peninsula Is Now Home to Its Own Petite-Sized Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
And a brownie bar, too.
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NewsPrince Dining Room Is St Kilda's New Restaurant in the Former Circa Space
It has taken over the second floor of the new-look Prince of Wales Hotel with comfy banquettes and tasty woodfired skewers.
