Geelong
A reason to come to this lesser-visited end of Pakington St is Zigfrids, with its contemporary space and menu of Middle Eastern fusion cuisine. Food is…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
Walhalla General Store & Miner's Cafe
Victoria
In a replica historical building on the main road, this cafe does burgers, flathead tails, steak sangas, beers and wine, and, most importantly, bottled…
Melbourne
Every imaginable variety of mock meat (generally made from wheat gluten or soy) is on offer here, served up in traditional Chinese style, from kung pao …
Melbourne Region
One of Daylesford's most popular cafes, this business in the handsome and historic Victoria Hotel building is divided into a main cafe and a small next…
Victorian High Country
Formerly a heritage pub, the Vine reopened in late 2018 as a cafe and gift shop. Feast on breakfast and lunch or refresh with Chiltern's best milkshakes…
Victoria
For simple and inexpensive family dining, with all the atmosphere of the Grand Hotel dining strip, Pizza Café is perfect. The wood-fired pizzas hit the…
Melbourne
Part of the wonderful Curtin House complex, Mesa Verde does great Mexican food to a backdrop of Sergio Leone screenings. As well as street-food dishes,…
Melbourne
The traditional wisdom is that Sydney does Thai and Melbourne does Vietnamese, but this little neighbourhood restaurant bucks the trend, serving…
Melbourne
Start off with a cocktail under a canopy of tiny qipao dresses on the top floor, then make your way downstairs to the dining room for some contemporary…
Melbourne
Elegant Da Noi serves dishes from Sardinia, the island home of owner-chef Pietro Porcu, in a warm, white-tableclothed space. Offerings change daily and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Set up by celebrity chef George Calombaris, this is not your ordinary souva joint – these are gourmet souvlakis, which you don't need to be plastered at…
Geelong
Bringing a bit of style to unfashionable Shannon Ave, House Iberia is a local favourite for its coffee, tasty breakfasts and lunches, with an emphasis on…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Established in 1979 and a staple for the local Jewish community, takeaway-only kosher bakery Glick's sells bagels baked and boiled in-house, as well as…
Melbourne Region
Within the historic 1930s Mineral Springs Hotel (now a Peppers Resort), the Argus retains some art deco touches. Local seasonal produce is the focus in…
Melbourne
Spongy injera bread serves as both platter and cutlery at this traditional Ethiopian restaurant. Choose from a range of beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian…
Yarra Valley
Wine and pizza are a marriage made in heaven, as this huge pizzeria demonstrates. The wood-fired oven works overtime on weekends, supplying groups of…
Victoria
The warm, casual atmosphere of this long-running place on 'Feast Street' is almost swallowed up by the Grand Hotel and its bevvy of eateries. But it holds…
Victoria
The location at the edge of Lake Weeroona is the big tick here – full-length windows and a deck offer prime views of waterbirds and rowers. It's a good…
Melbourne
For almost two decades Jock has been scooping made-on-site sorbets and ice creams for baysiders. Cult-status flavours include hokey-pokey and a star…
Melbourne
Tucked under the State Library, this eatery has cafe seating outside and a bistro vibe inside. During the day options include a range of toasted bagels…
Victoria
This scenic boutique winery is within a converted tin shed that houses both its cellar door and restaurant; the latter is open for lunch from Thursday to…
Melbourne
Seafood in tanks, ducks in the window and script-only menus make for an authentic, fast and fabulous dining experience. Fish is done simply, perhaps…
Victoria
This health-food shop also doubles as a friendly cafe serving up juices, smoothies and regular lunch specials such as quinoa and brown rice Buddha bowls…
Victoria
This small artisan bakery-cafe is known for its doughnuts, cronuts (croissant-doughnut pastries), pies and apple tarts. There's another branch in the…
Victoria
A cheerful modern cafe along Ballarat's main strip, Yellow offers another option for coffee drinkers, with single-origin beans and cold-drip brews. For…
Melbourne
Within the State Library, Mr Tulk is a warm and welcoming cafe serving good coffee, breakfasts, wine, meals and treats. There's a pleasant student…
Victorian High Country
This deli–wine bar does a casual menu of cured meats, antipasti and pasta to go with Italian wine by the glass, as well as its own locally produced…
Yarra Valley
This friendly cafe-bistro is the only place on the mountain where you can source food and hot drinks. It's located in the administration building at Lake…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
All the enticing breads and pies at this bakery, located at the Abbotsford Convent, are baked in the original 1901 wood-fired masonry ovens. It also does…
Victoria
Inhabiting the old Echuca post office, this smart contemporary cafe does fabulous coffee, light lunches, sweets and excellent wines, most of them local…
Victorian High Country
This smart and cheery little cafe on the main road does good coffee, roast-lamb rolls, wonderful homemade cakes and a daily changing menu of seasonal food…
Victoria
Gelati on a hot summer’s day? Unbeatable. This little cafe specialises in Italian-style gelati with local fruit flavours, along with great coffee and…
Bellarine Peninsula
A good spot for brunch, this chic main-street cafe does an ever-changing menu featuring the likes of smashed-avo breakfasts and pulled-pork rolls, along…
Victoria
Offering an à la carte menu, Pt. Leo Estate's second restaurant has a more casual ambiance than its sibling Laura. In our experience, the food can be a…
Melbourne
Using the old name for Dubrovnik, Ragusa incorporates the likes of Moreton Bay bugs and Wagyu beef into traditional Dalmatian dishes. You'll find them in…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A change of ownership at the end of 2018 saw Robbie Burns' menu switch from Spanish to Italian-Australian fare. Think prosciutto di Parma with oozing…
Port Fairy
Your classic old-school fish-and-chip shop, run by friendly Greek owner Con. Grab 'em and head to nearby East Beach to enjoy by the water – a great Aussie…
Melbourne
Misschu pumps out Laotian-Vietnamese hawker-style food to a mix of south-side suits and hipsters. Fill out your order form for tiger-prawn and green-mango…
Melbourne
One of Melbourne's most authentic izakayas, no-frills Chuji is popular for its well-priced and delicious traditional Japanese pub-style dishes, from…
Melbourne
This humble Japanese eatery fills up fast. Grab a big bowl of udon noodles or a bento box full of assorted goodies and either wolf it down indoors or join…
