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Iconic eats

Cosy up in basement bars and dine in the best new restaurants. Indulge in flaming cocktails and insta-worthy desserts and stock up on seasonal treats at winter markets. 

The best special occasion restaurants in Melbourne

Elevate your evening at these cult-status eateries, degustations and luxe fine-dining spots. 

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Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

A unique culinary experience which celebrates the produce, people and places of Victoria.

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Melbourne's best old-school diners

Craving a slice of nostalgia? Kick it oldschool at these classic diners and retro eateries. 

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The best wine bars in Melbourne

Find luxurious cheese plates, hidden cocktail bars and cosy date-night spots.

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The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for dining, drinking and more.

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The best hidden restaurants in Melbourne

Featuring laneway eateries, secret diners and undiscovered spots.

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Melbourne's best new restaurants you might have missed

These brand new hidden gems are the best way to rediscover Melbourne.

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Melbourne's best basement bars

Venture beneath Melbourne’s streets to these hidden bars and subterranean speakeasies.

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The ultimate dumpling guide to Melbourne

Steamed, fried, baked or boiled – there’s no such thing as a bad dumpling.

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After dark dessert bars

Discover Melbourne's best cakes, cocktails and sweet treats after the lights go down.

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Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Featuring QT rooftop, Good Heavens, Transit and more.

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Melbourne's best cafes that open late

These Melbourne cafes are open late for evening coffee runs.

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The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

Eat and drink your heart out with unlimited brunches, lunches and cocktails.

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The best Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne

Warm up with big bowls of curry laksa, char koay teow and nasi lemak.

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The best new bars in Melbourne

The best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and delicious cheeseboards.

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Where to find the best gnocchi in Melbourne

Indulge in delicious, fluffy, dumpling-like pasta with Melbourne's gnocchi guide.

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Melbourne's best cheap eats

Pizza by the slice, cheap happy hour deals and more.

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The best lasagne in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best spots for homestyle Italian comfort food.

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Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne

Featuring cheap cocktails, food discounts, bottomless fun and more.

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The best brunch spots in Melbourne

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

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Melbourne's best matcha cafes and matcha desserts

Find Japanese matcha powder, matcha whisks, vegan lattes and decadent matcha cakes.

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Where to find the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne

Feast on the best flame-grilled pork belly, bulgogi and more.

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The best dining pop-ups in Melbourne

Find secret bars, basement hideaways and exclusive dining experiences.

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Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

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Madame Brussels

Kitschy rooftop cocktail bar with an outdoor terrace and a garden party vibe.

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The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

Take in sparkling views at these beautiful city spots.

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Melbourne’s best Korean street toast cafes

Load up on buttery brioche with gilgeori toast and K-sandwiches from these Melbourne cafes.

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Where to find the best margaritas in Melbourne

Where to find the best traditional margaritas, fruity fusions, $10 cocktails and more.

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Luci

A contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of historic Equity Chambers building.

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Where to find the best ice cream in Melbourne

Where to find Melbourne's best gelato, fro-yo, ice cream and more.

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The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne

Catch up with friends at these group-friendly local venues

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Salted Egg

Located in The Quincy Hotel and offering the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia.

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The Douglas Club

Set within the Equity Chambers Building, The Douglas Club is the perfect spot for a city drink.

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The Q Melbourne

The Quincy Hotel's club lounge bar is on the 28th floor.

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Rooftop Bar

Enjoy open-air drinks under the setting sun or a starry sky, with city skyline views to match.

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Le Toaster

A modern take on a classic bluestone corner store serving toasties and coffee.

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Croque Monsieur

French toasties and a Parisian brasserie vibe.

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Two Snakes

Located inside Soapbar laundromat and offering specialty coffee, sandwiches and baked sweets.

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Where to buy Japanese milk bread in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best Japanese cafes and bakeries serving fluffy white shokupan.

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Where to get the best doughnuts in Melbourne

Make life extra sweet with the city's best treats.

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Where to find the best pancakes and waffles in Melbourne

Featuring takeaway soufflé pancakes, crepe cakes and croffles.

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Shortstop Coffee and Donuts

Great coffee and even greater doughnuts. Heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth.

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Melbourne's best hole-in-the-wall cafes

We found Melbourne's tiniest cafes in laneways, under train tracks and on top of traffic islands.

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Shanghai Street on Elizabeth

Featuring a variety of Jiangnan-style dumplings and signature dishes.

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The best Portuguese tarts and custard desserts in Melbourne

Try traditional tarts, Portuguese tarts, lemon curd creations and more from the best pastry chefs.

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Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters

Artisanal coffee and brewing equipment, plus a seasonally changing menu.

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Mörk Chocolate City

Iconic chocolate shop in an old lift shaft, located in one of Melbourne’s most bustling laneways.

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Fuumi Fuumi

A Japanese bakery and cafe with lunch specials and freshly baked pastries.

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Matilda

Open flames, hot coals and incredible local produce from Melbourne chef Scott Pickett.

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The best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne

Order the city's best Japanese ramen, katsu sando, sashimi and more.

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Essential experiences

From film festivals to laneway pop-ups, find Melbourne's most FOMO-worthy experiences.

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Epic events

From live music and blockbuster theatre to epic exhibitions, see it live or get FOMO.

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New and unmissable

Melbourne’s best new and unmissable bars, restaurants and unique-to-our-city experiences.

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