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NewsComing 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.
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NewsComing 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.
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NewsThis Just in: Hospo Stalwart Ronnie Di Stasio Has Just Days to Save His Restaurants Amid Tax Debt Dispute
If the debts are not settled on time, the companies could be deemed insolvent, with a liquidator appointed.
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NewsChange is on the Horizon Across the Melbourne Hospo Landscape as the Grossi Family Announce a Handover of the Custodianship of their Venues
The Grossi family intend to continue their involvement in the industry by supporting the next generation of hospo professionals.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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GuideGroup Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2025
Whether you’re chasing a rooftop spritz, a long lunch by the coast or a hidden laneway wine bar, these new openings are setting the pace for summer.
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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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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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NewsOshan Shakes Up South Yarra With Brazilian-Omakase Fusion
Oshan is something new in South Yarra: Japanese tradition meets Brazilian fusion. And the result is fireworks on a plate.
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FeatureNelly Robinson on NEL's New Degustation Menu Inspired By Singapore
Lauded for his innovative (and occasionally kooky) themed degustation menus, Chef Nelly Robinson gives us the low-down on the upcoming menu inspired by the sights and flavours of Singapore.
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NewsDate-Night Spots in Melbourne for When One of You Eats Plant-Based But the Other Doesn't (Yet)
Date night just got wholesome.
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NewsEight Melbourne Cafes Where You Can Get a Great Plant-Based Brunch
Start your day on the right note at one of these conscious cafes.
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NewsThe Newest 400 Gradi Has Rolled Into Mornington With a Restaurant, Bar, Gelateria and Delicatessen
Head coastward for award-winning pizzas, seafood specials and some very snazzy cocktails.
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NewsAru Is the New Technique-Driven CBD Restaurant From the Sunda Crew
It's showcasing ingredients and ancient techniques from the days of pre-colonial trade between Southeast Asia and Australia.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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RestaurantCleo, Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.
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RestaurantLaura
Pt Leo Estate, 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
A faultless degustation-only restaurant in the middle of a 50-acre Mornington Peninsula winery and sculpture park.
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RestaurantBar Sophia
161 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Central Park village has been reinvigorated with a new Aegean offering on Burke Road, inspired by the new wave of Athenian wine bars.
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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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NewsWe're Giving Away a $300 Voucher to Spend on a Decadent Seafood Feast at The Boiling Crab
It's a choose-your-own-adventure seafood joint that guarantees one thing on every journey — mess.
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NewsSixty Smith Is the New Collingwood Bar and Restaurant From the Fitzroy Beer Garden Crew
Head in for crafty cocktails, local art and a globe-trotting menu from an ex-MoVida chef.
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NewsVesper Is South Yarra's New Mediterranean Bistro with a Secret Bar and Courtyard
And there's an ex-Vue de Monde chef heading up the kitchen.
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NewsThe New Scott Pickett-Led Iteration of Longrain Will (Finally) Open Next Month
Complete with a fresh look and reworked menu, meshing old with new.
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NewsThe Top Regional Pub Eats You Need to Track Down This Winter
From the local joint serving up classic pub grub to a two-hatted gastropub with a 28,000-strong wine cellar.
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NewsCrofter Dining Room & Bar Is Lygon Street's New Home of British-Style Meals and Bar Snacks
Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has taken over the old Hellenic Republic space with a menu featuring potato gems, salads and ham off the bone.
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EventRooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne
Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.
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EventSummer Under The Roof: Quealy Winemakers and D.O.C Gastronomia Mornington
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Quealy Winemakers, Balnarring
Fill your weekends with award-winning wine and top-quality pizza, as this vine-side collaboration takes over summer with culinary goodness.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 39 films from around the world at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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EventLibrary on the Lawn: Kids Festival at State Library Victoria
Multiple single dates
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Add more reading time and kid-friendly entertainment to your summer holidays schedule, from storytime sessions to scavenger hunts.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas has arrived at QV Melbourne, featuring a towering festive sculpture and mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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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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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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NewsThis Melbourne Building Has Been Turned Into an OTT Two-Storey Panda Hot Pot Restaurant
The former Dracula's site is now home to an international sichuan hot pot chain.
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GuideFive Beautifully Designed Eateries in Melbourne Where You Can Get a Visual (and Actual) Feast
These stunning spots are getting just as much attention for their decor as they are for the tasty food.
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GuideFive Melbourne Restaurants Perfect for a Date Night (and Every Budget)
Make your bank account one less thing to worry about on your next big date night with these affordable options.
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GuideWhere to Find a Banquet Menu Under $100 for Every Occasion
Whether you're celebrating a win at work or heading out for date night, these set menus will give you the biggest bang for your buck.
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GuideWhere to Find a Big Bowl of Warming Noodles This Winter
Warm those winter-weary bones with steaming bowl of hearty broth (plus, a few extras).
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NewsSuper-Popular All-Vegan Pizzeria Red Sparrow Is Opening a Second Venue in Prahran
The new Chapel Street store will be dishing up a similar offering of plant-based pizzas and craft brews.
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NewsDaughter In Law Is Chef Jessi Singh's Latest Rule-Breaking Indian Eatery
Naan pizza, 70s Bollywood tunes and a self-serve bar fridge in a colourful Little Bourke Street space.
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NewsOmnia Is South Yarra's New Pop-Up Bar and Restaurant by an Award-Winning Chef
With cocktails by one of the world's best bartenders.
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NewsLupo Is Scott Pickett's Soon-to-Open Collingwood Pasta Bar
It's opening this June with spanner crab lasagne, squid ink linguine and a 120-strong wine list.
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NewsChotto Motto Is Collingwood's New Eye-Catching Gyoza Hotspot
It's serving Hamamatsu-style dumplings, katsu sandos and Japanese craft beers from a vending machine.
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NewsGoldie Canteen Is Melbourne's New Mod-Asian Tuck Shop with Bubble Tea Cocktails
With an all-day offering of bao, dumplings and toasties — including one stuffed with peking duck and noodles.
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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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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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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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NewsChadstone Has Just Scored Two Fancy New Restaurants from Michelin-Starred Chefs
Calia and Yu Kitchen have opened as part of the shopping centre's multimillion-dollar renovations.
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NewsMalaysian Favourite GO Noodle House Has Opened Its First Aussie Outpost in Melbourne's CBD
It's slinging its signature noodle soups, homemade pan mee and one giant bowl (which is free if you finish in 30 minutes).
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NewsUSA Burger Joint Carl's Jr Is Launching Its First Melbourne Store
And it's giving away a year's worth of free food to the first 50 customers.
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NewsMelbourne's Famed Vintage Tram Restaurant Has Left the Tracks Amid Safety Concerns
At this stage, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant might not be back till 2020.
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NewsTaco Bell Will Open 50 New Stores Across Australia in the Next Three Years
With new stores expected to open before the end of the year.
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NewsA Lively New Chilean Spot with an Ex-Rockpool Chef Has Arrived In Fitzroy North
Citrico Cocina heroes flavours from across South America, though it has a penchant for pisco and ceviche.
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NewsThe San Telmo Team Is Dishing Up Fiery Argentinian Fare at Its New Restaurant Asado
The 250-seat Southbank venue is working magic with an open fire pit and three-metre-long parilla grill.
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NewsBluebonnet Barbecue's New Permanent Brunswick East Eatery Will Finally Open Next Week
After a string of pop-ups and residencies, the beloved Texan-style barbecue joint is about to open the doors to its first permanent home.
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NewsGarcon Is Melbourne's New CBD Bistro Inspired by 80s Parisian Steakhouses
A new-school take on the classic French bistro.
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NewsBenzina Cantina Is Preston's New Authentic Mexican Joint From the Mind Behind Los Hermanos
It's serving up tacos, tequila cocktails and warehouse vibes.
