The city's very best newcomers, opened over summer and autumn this year.
Shukah - CLOSED
The team behind Sezar's Windsor Armenian eatery.
Piquancy
The Babu Ji team open a second Indian restaurant with lamb stew, a self-serve beer fridge and flaky naan.
Souk - CLOSED
Hummus, cocktails and Turkish dumplings in a pink-hued CBD space.
Etta
The team has collectively worked at Attica, Cutler & Co, The Roving Marrow and Rosetta.
Long Chim - CLOSED
David Thompson's acclaimed Thai restaurant has come to Melbourne.
The Recreation
A Fitzroy North wine bar, bottle shop and bistro doing considered comfort food.
Osteria Ilaria
A CBD wine bar and Italian eatery from the pasta kings next door at Tipo 00.
Nomada Cafe y Tapas - CLOSED
A Fitzroy cafe where you can eat croquettes and churros for breakfast.
Camus - CLOSED
Northcote's French-Algerian restaurant nails inventive dishes like slow-cooked goat with apricot and Turkish delight soufflé.
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