Victoria
This scenic, family-owned olive grove has a tin-shed cellar door where you can sample its range of organic estate-grown olives and infused oils. There are…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
Victoria
This modern cafe has a menu loaded with antioxidants and superfoods. There's a focus on organic and local produce, with the owners personally visiting the…
Victoria
This typical Australian country pub dates from well after Ned's time, but it has adopted the Kelly theme with a trio of armour-wearing, gun-toting outlaws…
Victoria
Don't be put off by its location, south of the centre and overlooking a car park: Brass Monkey is buzzy and fun with a hipster edge. Shared plates channel…
Melbourne
With a loyal following from Leonard's House of Love on the other side of town, Leonardo's opened in 2018 but had been a pizza joint since 1959. Punters…
Melbourne
The Footscray pick for Vietnamese pho noodle soup, with the rest of its menu limited to rice-paper rolls and a handful of rice dishes. Green tea is…
Victoria
An Instagrammable, contemporary space of exposed brick, booth seating and cool Day of the Dead projections, Cantina Mexican has a menu of hand-pressed…
Victoria
Eclectic decor featuring a grab bag of pop culture references from the last few decades of the 20th century combines with good coffee and interesting and…
Melbourne
If you're not prepared for a lengthy queue, go elsewhere, as this wonderful little cafe is always heaving. It's an offshoot of the original across the…
Melbourne
Are these Melbourne's best xiao long bao (soup dumplings)? We think so, which is why getting a seat in this three-level building isn't always easy, though…
Melbourne
Shakahari’s limited, seasonal menu reflects both Asian and European influences, and dishes are made using great produce. Established over 40 years ago,…
Melbourne
This classic Sydney Rd establishment is the place to fill up on hearty Lebanese food for close to nothing cost-wise, including falafel and chicken tawouk…
Victoria
This stylish pub is a Halls Gap institution, and famed for its excellent food. Its crispy-skin duck is sublime, and there are Aussie dishes such as…
Melbourne
There are not many places where you can have Sicilian meatballs and eggs or brioche with granita for breakfast in Melbourne. With a lovely outdoor area…
Great Ocean Road
An essential stop for those with a sweet tooth is this chocolatier 15km from the Twelve Apostles. Sample handmade Belgian chocolates or try one of its…
Victoria
This delightful weatherboard cafe along the main road is best known for its dark-ale pies made using Loch Brewery stout. There's also the likes of reuben…
Melbourne
Make a beeline for the bar: it's where you order ribs, brisket and pulled pork from the beast of a smoker, not to mention 10 rotating seasonal tap beers…
Melbourne
This cafe is bright, with whitewashed brick, hanging plants and timber. There's a small rooftop where you can eat and drink from 5pm if there are no…
Victoria
It's only open twice a week, but if you're passing through Great Western on Friday or Saturday drop by this cute little cottage restaurant for locally…
Melbourne
If you want to 'do Vietnamese' on Victoria St but are overwhelmed by the options, this family-run restaurant is consistently great. The menu is huge and…
Great Ocean Road
This old weatherboard house on The Esplanade harks back to a time when Torquay was simple – which isn't to say its meals aren't modern. Fill up on smoked…
Melbourne
A local favourite since 2006: take a seat at the bar and let charming waitstaff lead you through a menu of modern Portuguese and Spanish dishes and a…
Melbourne
Upbeat and casual, Paco y Lola cooks up zingy Mexican flavours, from juicy burritos, quesadillas and tacos to more substantial options. Try their take on…
Victoria
The beer garden here takes up as much real estate as the entire Criterion Hotel of which it's a part. Shady umbrellas and good views of the lake combine…
Victoria
This rustic provedore specialises in seasonal South Gippsland produce, and is all about everything local, low waste and organic. As well as cheeses, milk,…
Victoria
The lane running beside the George Hotel buzzes with all-day diners. At the front is a bright cafe with breakfast, light meals and a bar; at the back is a…
Melbourne
Andrew's is a family-run, wildly popular institution that's been around since 1939. Its walls are wood-panelled and covered with photos of local celebs…
Melbourne
Arguably Melbourne's favourite banh mi, Nhu Lan pumps out dirt-cheap, takeaway Vietnamese rolls at super-human speed. Choose from salad with or without…
Victoria
In a magnificent old building with a wraparound balcony and deck overlooking the Campaspe River, this cheerful bakery prepares breads, pies, cakes and…
Melbourne
For a small corner cafe, Babajan whips up some big Turkish flavours. Kirsty Chiaplias, who runs the show, has culinary cred going back years from working…
Victoria
A short detour off the main highway from Warragul is this fine-dining winery-restaurant showcasing everything that's great about the region. Its ever…
Victoria
A further boost to Ballarat's dining credentials, this city diner fires up the wok for its modern hawker food. Start with the hard-to-resist sampler…
Victoria
A fine example of the contribution of migrants to Shepparton's culinary culture, this excellent Turkish restaurant turns out tasty gozleme (traditional…
Melbourne
A bright gem among the old-school Italian restaurants of Lygon St, this cafe feels like an emissary from Melbourne’s contemporary brunch scene. A light…
T Cavallaro & Sons Pasticceria
Melbourne
Virtually unchanged since 1956, this tiny Italian-style bakery is famed for its cannoli, often dubbed the best in Melbourne. It bakes other lip-smacking…
Melbourne
Up to 280kg of meat can be cooked in the tank at this restaurant and bar, which serves some of the best barbecue in Melbourne. With lots of timber,…
Melbourne
This airy cafe with its blond wood furniture and lofty ceiling is the perfect place to fuel up for the day. The menu is colourful and inviting, with such…
Melbourne
Clamber over cobblestones and follow the red neon to this buzzing mod-Asian restaurant, characterised by high ceilings, concrete beams and colourful…
Melbourne
Many come here for thin-crust, bubbly-edged pizzas topped with ingredients like bitter-sweet chicory and lemon or wild mushrooms with truffle oil, but it…
Victoria
For generous, no-nonsense bistro food or a family dinner, you can’t beat the local pub with its views of the Grampians. Dishes include pizzas, chicken…
