Must-see restaurants in Victoria

  • Attica

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    Attica is Australia's only restaurant on San Pellegrino's World's Top 50 Restaurants list. Ben Shewry creates contemporary dishes with native ingredients,…

  • Brae

    Great Ocean Road

    Regarded as one of Australia's best restaurants, Brae was established in 2012 by acclaimed chef Dan Hunter, who made his name at Dunkeld's Royal Mail…

  • IGNI

    Geelong

    Creating a buzz among food lovers is this latest venture by lauded chef (and local boy) Aaron Turner. The set tasting menus change on a whim,…

  • King and Godfree

    Melbourne

    It took three years to transform King and Godfree, an Italian grocer since 1884, into this multi-venue wonder. There's Johnny's Green Room, with 360…

  • Chrismont

    Victorian High Country

    This Italian-centric winery within a modern, architecturally designed space with magnificent views offers free tastings of its Italian varietals including…

  • Provenance

    Victorian High Country

    In an 1856 bank building, Provenance has elegant but contemporary fine dining. Under the guidance of local chef Michael Ryan, the innovative menu features…

  • Lune Croissanterie

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Good things come to those who queue, and here they come in the form of unrivalled pastries, from innovative cruffins to plain croissants often dubbed the…

  • Minamishima

    Melbourne

    Arguably Australia's best Japanese restaurant – if you care to empty your pockets and book two months in advance. It's hidden down a side street; the best…

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    a la grecque

    Great Ocean Road

    This outstanding modern Greek taverna is a Great Ocean Road institution that balances fine dining with a relaxed coastal approach. Meze such as seared…

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    Lorne Beach Pavilion

    Great Ocean Road

    With its unbeatable foreshore location, here life is literally a beach, especially with a cold drink in hand. Cafe-style breakfasts and lunches hit the…

  • Royal Mail Hotel

    Victoria

    Dunkeld's main attraction is the Wickens at the Royal Mail, awarded two coveted Good Food Guide chef's hats and long regarded as one of Victoria's finest…

  • Long Paddock

    Victoria

    This esteemed restaurant in the tiny town of Lindenow adds to regional Victoria's culinary cachet. Run by a husband-and-wife team – who together boast an…

  • Northern Ground

    Victoria

    Opened in late 2018, this stylish cafe by expat British chef Rob Turner is symbolic of Bairnsdale's great gastronomic leap forward. Here the star is…

  • MoVida Lorne

    Great Ocean Road

    One of Melbourne's hottest restaurants has gone for a sea change: setting up on the ground floor of the Lorne pub, MoVida has brought its authentic…

  • Stokehouse

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    Striking contemporary architecture and floor-to-ceiling bay views set the tone at Stokehouse, a top draw for its waterside setting and modern, seafood…

  • Cutler & Co

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Hyped for all the right reasons, this is Andrew McConnell’s flagship Melbourne restaurant and its attentive, informed staff and joy-inducing dishes make…

  • Sardine

    Victoria

    Don't miss the opportunity to treat yourself at Gippsland's only restaurant to be awarded a coveted Good Food Guide chef's hat. Opened by the former head…

  • Main Hotel

    Victoria

    Bairnsdale's oldest pub (established 1878) has undergone a refit by its hardworking owner-chef, Sekove, who with his family's help has transformed this…

  • Captain Moonlite

    Great Ocean Road

    At the time of research Anglesea's finest restaurant was in the process of relocating to a new address, but in the meantime they've just launched Fish by…

  • Bistro Lola

    Victoria

    A contributing factor to the buzz about the reopened Theatre Royal, Bistro Lola features a menu of classy Italian mains rarely seen in this neck of the…

  • Giant Steps

    Yarra Valley

    Known for both its cellar door and buzzing restaurant, this slick operation takes the quality of its food and wine seriously and is a great choice for a…

  • Tahbilk Café

    Victoria

    With a passionate chef at its helm, Tahbilk Café harnesses seasonal, organic and biodynamic produce from local suppliers for slow-roasted lamb, baked…

  • Gladioli

    Port Fairy

    Moving in late 2018 into historic Seacombe House – an esteemed address home to Port Fairy's premier fine dining over the years – is this acclaimed…

  • Mountain View Hotel

    Victorian High Country

    Smarter than your average country pub, this gastropub is definitely worth a look for its craft beers, quality menu and stellar beer garden. It has a few…

  • Bunyip Hotel

    Victoria

    After a successful stint as head chef at the lauded Movida Sydney, local-boy-made-good James Campbell has returned to his home town of Cavendish to open…

  • Habituel

    Yarra Valley

    Its name is taken from the French term L'habituel (the things one does every day), and this excellent cafe does everyday things, such as coffee and…

  • Feathertop Winery

    Victorian High Country

    This winery-cafe-restaurant in Porepunkah, only 10km from Bright, is an essential stop along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. There's a cellar door…

  • Terrace Restaurant

    Victorian High Country

    One of the region's best restaurants, this classy bistro serves inventive and modern seasonal European cuisine, overlooking the stately grounds of All…

  • Sweet Meadow

    Victoria

    There's absolutely no trade-off for flavour in Sweet Meadow's great vegan and plant-based menu. Overflowing with seasonal fruit, quite possibly Australia…

  • Goldmines Hotel

    Victoria

    A remnant of the lucrative Victoria Hills goldfields, this grand heritage hotel (1857) just west of central Bendigo has been taken over by the folk from…

  • Reed & Co

    Victorian High Country

    Combining a gin distillery with delicious wood-fired food, Reed & Co is an essential Victorian High Country destination. Native Australian bush botanicals…

  • Source Dining

    Victoria

    One of central Victoria's best restaurants, this fine place has a menu that changes with the seasons and dish descriptions that read like a culinary short…

  • Merricks General Wine Store

    Victoria

    Dating back to the 1920s, this place is the heart of the district, frequented by locals and visitors alike. Its La Marzocco espresso machine is used to…

  • At the Heads

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Directly overlooking the confluence of river and ocean, this glassed-in weatherboard cafe-bar sits on a jetty over the water. Breakfast runs the full…

  • Boo's Place Café & Provedore

    Victoria

    This fabulous spot has the town's best coffee. Cuisine follows a paddock-to-plate ethos, and there are local veggies and oranges for sale. For breakfast…

  • Harrietville Snowline Hotel

    Victorian High Country

    A welcome sight after the hair-raising drive down from Mt Hotham, this 100-year-old pub successfully combines historical character with a cool, modern fit…

  • Mansfield Regional Produce Store

    Victorian High Country

    Wildly popular with Mansfield folk for breakfast and brunch is this rustic store-cafe with mismatched furniture and an array of local produce and wine…

  • Proserpina Bakehouse

    Melbourne Region

    There aren't many bakeries in Victoria milling their own organic flour, but this stylish and always busy cafe at Loam Nursery on Sassafras' main strip…

  • Rinaldo's Casa Cucina

    Victoria

    With a riverside location, Rinaldo's serves up Northern Italian flavours including seasonal specials making the most of local produce. Try lighter meals…

  • Mansfield Coffee Merchant

    Victorian High Country

    This roaster set-up within a cavernous, modern space is the place for coffee lovers. It also does contemporary fare such as Bircher muesli, chilli…