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…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
Yarra Valley
This renowned cheesemaker sells creamy handmade cheeses, produce and wine from its farm gate – the ashed chevre is particularly delicious. Take part in…
Yarra Valley
Housed in the historic 1850s Chateau Yering mansion, this elegant restaurant offers two- or three-course menus for dinner daily, and a traditional high…
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…
Yarra Valley
Wood-fired pizzas with gourmet toppings, such as home-made port and fennel sausage, tomato, roast onion and provolone (yum!), are served here, with…
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…
Yarra Valley
The casual indoor and outdoor eating spaces here are welcoming spots in which to enjoy wood-fired pizzas with toppings both traditional and exotic. Kudos…
Phillip Island
Book a window table so that you can admire the ocean vistas while enjoying the contemporary bistro food served at the island's most fashionable dining…
Victorian High Country
A step up from the usual country bakery, here you can pick up the signature cauliflower-and-broccoli pie for vegos, or a Ned Kelly pie (topped with bacon…
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.
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Skip all inferior gelato offerings in the area and make a beeline for the traditional Italian scoops in this small shop, all white tiles and green-painted…
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…
Bellarine Peninsula
Duck in for one of the regular winners of Australia's best pie; go the jumbo chunky beef, country lamb and rosemary, or a seasonal game pie such as the…
Bellarine Peninsula
The grande dame of Queenscliff dining: on Friday and Saturday evenings Vue Grand's stately dining room serves up fabulous multi-course banquets (two-…
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…
Port Fairy
Set up by some local lads, this smart cafe features a refined decor of polished floorboards, subway tiles and an open fireplace. The brunch menu ranges…
Great Ocean Road
Worth a stop for its homemade pork-and-fennel sausage rolls, as well as pies and pulled-pork rolls. There's plenty of local produce on offer, as well as…
Victorian High Country
This popular place is the original in a well-known, statewide bakery chain. It's great for pies and pastries, cakes and sandwiches. Its signature pie is…
Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club
Victoria
The surf club's bar and bistro has awesome views over the water, and there's tasty food, too, with a menu of bacon-and-egg rolls, chicken schnitzel…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Part deli, part fuss-free cafe, popular corner local Alimentari stocks artisan bread, charcuterie and cheeses. There’s a range of panini, salads and…
Victoria
One of Bendigo's best spots for coffee, this Melbourne-like warehouse space sources its beans globally and roasts locally. Great breakfasts segue nicely…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Local celeb chef Karen Martini’s casual but stylish space is renowned for its crisp Roman-style pizzas. There’s also a great menu of antipasti and pastas,…
Port Fairy
Cobb's has a great selection of homemade pies, including seafood and gourmet varieties. It's also known for its French vanilla slice and home-baked bread…
Victorian High Country
This inviting winter-only restaurant at the Feathertop Lodge features leather chesterfield couches, private alcoves and mood lighting. The food ranges…
Victoria
With a sublime location right on the marina, this breezy and luxurious cafe has a deck on which to enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast, or local fish and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Mooching at Marios is part of the Melbourne 101 curriculum. Started by two Italian waiters in the '80s, breakfasts here are big and served all day, the…
Great Ocean Road
Housed in the original bluestone watchkeeper's house, across from the harbour, is one of Portland's best spots for hearty cooked breakfasts, loaded salad…
Great Ocean Road
Portland's best pub for a cold beer and a feed is this historic hotel that's most popular for its $10 counter lunches. There's also its more upmarket…
Melbourne
With salvaged service-station signage and concrete floors, plus warm and efficient service, Small Block acts as a community centre with a neighbourly drop…
Great Ocean Road
This appealing provedore on Forrest's main strip has house-made pies, toasties and excellent coffee roasted in nearby Apollo Bay. They also have basic…
Victoria
Opening its doors in 1892, cheap and cheerful Toi Shan has been around since the gold rush – it's reportedly Australia's oldest Chinese restaurant. Fill…
Victoria
Life's pretty relaxed out this way, and Loch Sport's pub is just the spot to soak up the unhurried local pace. Sit with a beer in hand and gaze out over…
Melbourne Region
Robyn and Matt Hayter's cute cafe on Wooden's main street sources its coffee beans from Melbourne's Seven Seeds and its pastries from grist in Kyneton. An…
Victorian High Country
Excellent savoury pies and other baked goodies all served up in a rustic alpine lodge ambience. Look for the vintage Chevy truck parked out the front,…
Victorian High Country
Delicious fruit and nuts are all rolled in chocolate at this sweet little cafe. Ice cream and sorbet are other tasty reasons why you may need to forgo the…
Victoria
Along Maffra's main strip, this urban-style cafe does buttermilk pancakes, sourdough fruit toast and brekky burgers. For lunch expect anything from pulled…
Victoria
Ballarat's go-to place for both authentic and inventive wood-fired pizza is this smart-casual brick-walled restaurant. It's also great for wine and fine…
Victoria
Red Rock Olives has a range of organic olive products to sample and buy, as well as a cafe doing grazing platters, homemade sausage rolls, cooked…
Great Ocean Road
A local favourite for its innovative menu, good coffee, breakfast bagels, lobster rolls (in summer), Wagyu-beef burgers and chargrilled squid. Add a…
Geelong
In a cool little pocket of Geelong's CBD, this hip cantina does Mexican street food: soft-shell corn tacos, slow-cooked-beef burritos, Mexican beers,…
