Melbourne
Sit on the sidewalk with a blue lavender spritz and stuzzichini against the geometric glass window while gossiping over spaghetti with crayfish, or get a…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
Melbourne
This little two-storey eatery serves Mexican street food and home cooking, all designed to be shared. Wash it down with a cocktail, a shot of tequila, a…
Victoria
Sneakily hidden down a city laneway is this industrial-chic cafe in a converted heritage warehouse, full of in-the-know patrons sipping Seven Seeds…
Victoria
Marco Polo is an atmospheric place with Persian rugs and brass hookahs. It serves traditional Afghan dishes – kebabs, kormas, boranis – and nan bread…
Melbourne
Crowd-favourite Top Paddock is industrial-chic, with road signs repurposed as stools, exposed piping, white tiles and your choice of timber communal…
Victoria
An in-crowd frequents this trendily converted cottage, but its staying power is due to its reliably tasty Mediterranean-inspired food – on Saturdays a set…
Melbourne
Ask any westsider where to find the best Indian and they'll tell you it's here. Aangan is nothing flash, but it's cheap, flavour-filled and speedy. It's…
Victoria
Repurposed furniture and country cottage chic combine at this friendly cafe that does good coffee, hearty counter food and a fine line in fruit-laden…
Victoria
A classy operation in the centre of Bendigo's art district, this suave bistro is known for its buttery homemade croissants and pastries, European…
Great Ocean Road
Apostle Whey Cheese offers free tastings of delectable, award-winning blue cheeses, bries, cow's-milk feta and gumtree-smoked cheddar on its dairy farm…
Great Ocean Road
An old potato shed converted into a rustic cafe, NouriShed serves sourdough toasties, pies and burgers, along with fair-trade coffee. Scattered about are…
Victoria
Breakfast, brunch or lunch at Mister Raymond is a good choice, with blue-swimmer-crab omelettes, smashed pumpkin and feta on sourdough, pulled-pork and…
Great Ocean Road
This cosy taqueria does authentic soft corn-tortilla tacos, pulled-pork quesadillas and vegan burritos with smoky chipotle mayo. All go beautifully with…
Victoria
The golden aura of a 10,000-globe chandelier casts a flattering light over diners at the flagship restaurant in the Jackalope complex. Chef Guy Stanaway…
Victoria
Occupying an old bank (c 1887), this Thai restaurant has a stunning, regal interior. The delicious food includes authentic curries and noodle dishes, and…
Melbourne
Kenzan has an unpromising setting on the edge of a shopping mall but is known for serving some of Melbourne's most sublime sashimi and sushi (since 1981)…
Victoria
This retro diner along Ballarat's main drag is a narrow, intimate space lined with Formica tables and a display case with delectable cakes, roast-beef…
Victoria
Roaming the Mediterranean from Europe to the Middle East, the menu at this casually stylish cafe offers everything from pasta to falafel, spicy sausage…
Victoria
It’s hard to beat the ambience of dining on the deck of this floating cafe-restaurant (an old Paynesville–Raymond Island passenger ferry), which will fill…
Melbourne
Heartattack and Vine is a relaxed space with a neighbourhood feel, all centred on a long, wooden bar. Drop in for coffee morning or night, prop up at the…
Victoria
This place turns out great coffee plus fabulous light lunches. Plates are not overly complicated – BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato, plus avocado, cheddar…
Victoria
A light-filled, stylish space with pot plants and gleaming wooden floorboards, this corner spot is a great choice for contemporary cafe fare and well-made…
Great Ocean Road
Catch the sea breeze while digging into authentic thin-crust pizzas, washed down by a craft beer, and enjoying ocean views from the front terrace. There's…
Melbourne
This busy cafe is the best this end of South Yarra. At the bottom of an office block with concrete pillars and shiny metal finishes, it remains bright…
Victoria
The glassed-in waterfront deck of the former sea baths is a perfect spot for lunch or a romantic sunset dinner overlooking the jetty and the Queenscliff…
Victoria
Known locally as the 'Northo', our pick for Benalla's best pub is a versatile and friendly spot combining Beechworth craft beer, a verdant beer garden,…
Victoria
The open-sided deck overlooking the marina makes this eatery at Mornington Yacht Club a great summer choice. The menu is dominated by fresh seafood and…
Melbourne
We're calling it: this is Melbourne's best felafel. What started as a venture selling dips at markets is now a small, clean shop that's popular with…
Victoria
A firm family favourite, this rustic trattoria serves antipasti, pastas and wood-fired pizzas; you'll sit in a repurposed shed or at outdoor tables…
Great Ocean Road
Channelling Frida Kahlo's blue house is this charming weatherboard decorated with vibrant furniture and cactus pot plants. It does authentic street-style…
Victoria
World famous around these parts, Gaffney's award-winning pies, pasties and sausage rolls include a chicken parma pie (Australian as!) with tomato sauce…
Melbourne
Open nonstop, offering breakfasts of steak and eggs between 6am and 11pm; and classic burgers, hand-made dim sims and offal yakitori any time. A curved…
Great Ocean Road
Sharing space with the Torquay Angling Club right on the sand, this kiosk is just the place for hungry beachgoers to recharge, with homemade sausage rolls…
Melbourne
Bangpop breathes the colour, vibrancy and flavour of Thailand into otherwise grey surrounds with its bar made from Lego and dangling filament bulbs…
Victoria
A delightful little provedore stocking local gourmet produce such as olive oil and ice cream, as well as meats such as scotch-fillet steaks. It does…
Victoria
What food goes well with beer? Burgers and pizza of course. That's what's on offer at this popular brewhouse in an old house on Sorrento's main strip…
Great Ocean Road
Part of the home-grown Quiksilver brand, this flagship surf shop has a cool rooftop cafe-bar that screens surf vids while you feast on flathead-tail tacos…
Victoria
A local favourite, Saffs is a bright, friendly place with good coffee, brilliant breakfasts, local artwork on the walls and a cool rear courtyard.
Melbourne
A quirky location within the Federation-style Middle Park tram station, Mart 130 is a cute, sun-filled cafe that serves up corn fritters, toasted pide and…
Melbourne
Tucked away opposite Lincoln Sq is this intimate, rustic spot with white-linen-covered tables. You can smell the pizza from the park – try the broccoli…
