Great Ocean Road
Modern and stylish, this cafe is run by a well-travelled couple and is popular for all-day breakfast rolls, including the signature 'Mr T & Me', with…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Port Fairy
Bringing some much-needed colour and flair to Port Fairy's austere bluestone buildings is this modern taqueria decked out with vibrant mosaics and Frida…
Melbourne Region
Modern and rustic surroundings and food meld tastefully in this classic corner pub. There's a welcoming front bar with a beer garden for summer days. The…
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…
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
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…
Bellarine Peninsula
Overlooking the olive groves at Lighthouse, Merne occupies the former space of acclaimed restaurant Loam, so it has big shoes to fill. But its head chef …
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…
Geelong
Down a leafy side road, light and airy Newfolk is set in a heritage art-deco building with a small courtyard. The seasonal menu packs plenty of flavour,…
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…
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
Shakahari’s limited, seasonal menu reflects both Asian and European influences, and dishes are made using great produce. Established over 40 years ago,…
Yarra Valley
A popular weekend lunch stop, this unassuming place is modelled on an Italian osteria (simple, often family-operated eatery). Its menu draws on home-grown…
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…
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…
Phillip Island
Enjoy a craft beer and pizza straight from the wood-fired oven in this cavernous glass shed on the Newhaven jetty, or instead dine on a steak or seafood…
Geelong
The offspring of the former Elk Horn Roadhouse on the Bellarine is this equally popular spot in Geelong's city centre. Most dishes on the original menu…
Warrnambool
Directly on the Hopkins River, this 1885 heritage-listed boathouse does a seasonal menu featuring the likes of Portland flake and chips, beef rendang and…
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…
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…
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
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…
Bellarine Peninsula
Occupying a prime location at the town's iconic bridge, this attractive weatherboard cafe does quality coffees to start the day. Food-wise, expect green…
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
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
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…
Yarra Valley
Comfy couches, a wall of books and a friendly vibe make this cafe just off the main strip a great choice for breakfast, lunch or a caffeine hit. The…
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…
