St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Uncle delivers stellar Vietnamese cooking in a space complete with colourful, upside-down baskets and a rooftop dining area. Pho (noodle soup) is fragrant…
Must-see restaurants in Melbourne
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
There's Sanskrit and pictures of father-figure Babu Ji on the walls, and you can smell the char of the tandoor as soon as you walk in here. Try prawn…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Local favourite Jinda has a loyal following, making booking ahead necessary. Located in a warehouse with exposed brick and Thai lanterns, it gets noisy…
Melbourne
If you're looking for something beyond pho, this casual spot specialises in bun cha, a northern Vietnamese dish of smoky gilled pork and vermicelli…
Melbourne
Its graffitied facade makes it look like an abandoned house…before opening up to reveal the cafe as an inviting space with exposed brick and friendly…
Melbourne
If you eat in order to Instagram, this cafe spread over two shopfronts has the brunch for you. Think Japanese 'raindrop cakes' and 'freakshii' (a creative…
Village People Hawker Food Hall
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A dingy old pub at the unfashionable southern end of Brunswick St has been transformed into a multi-level food hub. This eatery on the 1st floor focuses…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Miss this end of Johnston St and you'll miss these boiled bagels, rolled fresh and wood-fired daily. Chewy in all the right places, they come slathered in…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Is this Melbourne's best gelato? Messina fans are crossing Smith St to find out. Either way, Piccolina appeals more to traditionalists without any quirky…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
This chef-owned burger joint uses Aussie produce and makes its own sauces. If you're up to the challenge, order the Recovery Burger: two 150g patties and…
Melbourne
At 15 years old, Morgan Hipworth opened his first doughnut shop after selling to popular cafes. He turned 18 in 2019 and is still going strong. There are…
Melbourne
With another store in the city, 8bit is a burger shop (also serving hot dogs, fries and shakes) with a hit of Pac-Man nostalgia. Pixelated Mario Brothers…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
The casual set-up and atmosphere here makes it feel like you've been invited to a friend's house for brunch – a friend with good enough taste to serve…
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…
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…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Why have granola when you can have hempnola? Brunch to your heart's content at Plain Sailing and still leave feeling righteous, thanks to wholesome plates…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This is haute vegetarian cuisine that swings between Italian, Asian and Middle Eastern in a sophisticated, plant-filled warehouse that's perfect for…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
In what was the first dispensary in the southern hemisphere during the 1940s, this cafe continues the medical theme with tiled counters, test tubes and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A light, airy eatery serving casual but stylish Middle Eastern dishes, from hummus plates with tahini and a garlic green chilli vinaigrette, to chicken…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This small, unfussy local is a hot spot for ramen. The noodles are made here daily and there are a few broths to choose from, including a vegetarian…
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…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A light, airy, welcoming space in the heart of hip Gertrude St, Archie's is the place to head for a killer coffee, boozy brekkie, a mid-morning burger 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…
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
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
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
Clamber over cobblestones and follow the red neon to this buzzing mod-Asian restaurant, characterised by high ceilings, concrete beams and colourful…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
With a silver airstream coffee caravan and carpets out the front, and a greenhouse complete with a pond and four-legged customers indoors, eclectic Grub…
