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.
French cuisine is something else - sophisticated, indulgent, deceptively simple. Rarely is it practiced with such charm and accessibility as at...
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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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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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People say 'cellar door' is the most beautiful phrase in the English language, but we tend to think 'seasonal menu' wins the title. Sister to Panama...
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Modern Chinese
15/20 Wine List of the Year – 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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If you've ever had pizza at Ladro, you'll already know that Rita Macali is sort of a big deal around here. Pizza bases and silky pasta simply...
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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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Spanish
15/20 – 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Modern Spanish
16/20 – 2 hats
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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It's rare to find a pub that looks so classically pub-like while also serving terrific, contemporary pub grub. The Courthouse dining room has won...
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Modern Mediterranean
16/20 – 2 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Thanks to George Calombaris most of Melbourne knows whata loukoumades are, but that doesn't mean you'll have any room for the honeyed doughnuts after...
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Charcoal Lane's specialty is bush tucker meets fine dining - nothing like your last camping trip. Think wallaby tartare, yam fritters and wild...
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French
15/20 – 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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Modern Italian
15.5/20 – 1 hat
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
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