Restaurants
There are more restaurants in Melbourne than days of the year. While the dizzying array of world-class chefs, haute cuisine and ethnic eateries is inspiring, it can be hard to make a choice. Here's a selection to help or click on the map to find somewhere close.
Wabi Sabi Salon vies for the title of Melbourne's favourite Japanese diner. Located on Smith Street in Collingwood, Wabi Sabi serves authentic and...
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The sequel to one of Fitzroy's culinary jewels, Ladro on Greville Street champions authentic Italian and celebrates fresh ingredients with seasonal...
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Modern Spanish
16/20 2 hats
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Modern Mediterranean
15/20 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Discover the best sake and tataki this side of Shibuya, served in a slick basement space. Pull up a stool at the 30 metre bar and get stuck into...
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Modern Italian
15/20 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Melbourne is a social town, thus communal tables and share plates are the hallmark of many of the city's finest eateries - of which Easy Tiger is...
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King Bhoj (1005-1055), ruler of Malwa, knew the importance of waterfront dining when he created the Bhoj Wetlands at the eastern frontier of his...
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Named after the Hungarian film star/ politician, this modern-Italian diner fills up fast so book early or be prepared to prop up the bar. The art...
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A gastronomic beacon on Lygon Street, Bar Idda is a proudly Sicilian restaurant. The decor is rustic and heartfelt, the menu is passionate in its...
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This softly-lit French-Japanese restaurant and sake bar is run by ex-Vue de Monde chef Kyle Doody. The food looks gorgeous but tastes even better...
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Contemporary
15.5/20 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Chinese
15/20 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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A quiet Melbourne legend but a worthy one, Claypots is a unique seafood restaurant serving rustic claypots filled with whatever flavoursome delights...
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European
15/20 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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