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NewsThe Original Iron Chefs are Ready to Do Battle in Australia
Kitchen Stadium has come to Melbourne.
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NewsMeet Tokyo Tina: Saigon Sally and Hanoi Hannah's New Chapel Street Sister
The family is growing.
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NewsGet Ready For Australia's First Ever Cereal Cafe
The nostalgia-fuelled global food trend is hitting Melbourne.
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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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GuideThe 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.
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GuideThe 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.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
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GuideAll of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2025
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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GuideThe 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
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NewsA Short History of Giant Food Chains Trying Desperately to Be Cool
McDonald's isn't the first chain to try and capture a trendier market share, and it certainly won't be the last.
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NewsBrunswick Street Cider House to Open Summer Pop-Up Garden
Just in time for the Australia Day weekend.
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NewsEntrecote Brings Parisian-Style Dining to South Yarra
Dine like a Parisian — late, simple, with fries.
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NewsLollipop Kale is the Newest Vegetable You'll Probably Have an Opinion About
If you've already rolled your eyes at the headline, take another look at that adorable photo.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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RestaurantDonovans
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Donovans is a dining experience to remember, whether you want a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, or just need a seriously good seafood feast.
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RestaurantDisuko
59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Taking over the former Madame Brussels spot was going to be big shoes to fill, but who better to try than MAMAS Dining Group.
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RestaurantUna Una
712 Station Street, Box Hill
The two-in-one offering of this Box Hill bistro means you can grab a specialty whipped coffee by day, or tuck into roast duck and martinis at night.
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NewsTop Chefs Pair Their Favourite Summer Recipes with the Ideal Craft Beer
Your summer barbecues just went up a big, fancy notch.
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NewsGelato Messina to Launch International Soup Kitchen
You won't find boring ol' tomato soup in these cans.
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NewsCookie Team to Open New Magic Mountain Saloon
The brains behind The Toff in Town, Cookie and Boney have made a new nest in a 19th century warehouse.
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NewsSwan Street Chamber of Commerce is Actually a New Pop-Up Food Precinct
Pop-up record stores, ice cream sandwiches and retro films. Hell-o, Swan Street.
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NewsTen Tasty Ways to Break Your 2015 New Year's Resolution
Rules are made to be broken - especially ones that cut out food.
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NewsFood Truck Feasts: Make The Little Mushroom Co.'s Ratatouille Burger
No time to track down your favourite food truck? Make it yourself at home.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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NewsPulling Off the Perfect Last-Minute Christmas Dinner
You don't need days of prep time; you just need these few simple slacker's tips.
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NewsPidapipo Opens Permanent Gelateria Just in Time for Summer
After a successful pop-up 'test lab', Pidapipo is back for good.
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NewsMeatmother to Open Pop-Up at Mountain Goat Brewery
Cool your pulled pork meat sweats with a Nitro-Hightail Ale.
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NewsMr Claws Lobster Rolls Pop Up On Smith Street For Summer
The guys behind Huxtable and Huxtaburger have teamed up for a mouth-watering new venture.
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NewsThis Classy Trailer Park Has Spiked Milkshakes and Mac & Cheese Burgers
It's finally fashionable to overindulge.
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NewsGet a Little Fancy with Gin Cocktails and Chicken Sliders From Project Botanicals
Unlike the Colonel, Gary Mehigan's recipes aren't a secret.
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NewsWin Tickets to So Frenchy So Chic in the Park
Don your best-floral-headband-and-sundress-combo and gear up for un merveilleux après-midi.
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NewsBrisbane’s Cooking Up a G20 Tribute Burger: ‘The Big Bad Vlad’
No one's naming names, but this is your chance to stick it to the shirtless, horse-riding man.
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NewsWin a Double Pass to Melbourne’s New Bombay Sapphire Gin Bar
It's time to go beyond the classic G&T.
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NewsThis Artist is Testing Our Tastebuds With Dangerously Impractical Ice Blocks
Even more dangerous than the plastic corners of Zooper Doopers.
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NewsA Five-Storey Burger Restaurant is Coming to Collingwood
Prepare to put on an extra few kilos this festive season.
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NewsShould Rude Customers Be Charged More For Their Coffee?
Being nicer to your barista might save you some dosh.
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NewsDelivery Hero Launch Doggy Bag: an Online Ordering Service For Pets
There's a good chance your pet will be eating better than you.
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NewsThe Ten Best Things to Do at Melbourne Good Food Month 2014
Good Food Month may seem overwhelming, but with this guide all you need to know is what you want to eat: everything.
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NewsFive Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan
Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.
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NewsSydney’s Pocket Bar Has Somehow Made Parking Tickets a Good Thing
Parking tickets = cheap food and drink. Genius.
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NewsWatch These Sassy Kids React to Food at One of New York’s Best Restaurants
"This looks like soap. It tastes like soap. Why am I eating soap right now?"
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NewsNew Impossible Foods Startup Makes Veggie Burgers That ‘Bleed’
Carnivores, leave your hatin' at the door.
