Melbourne Region
This long-established business near Daylesford has its own train station. On Sundays, you can take a historic train from nearby Daylesford to taste the…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
Victoria
So on-trend that it's almost a parody, the casual eatery in the Jackalope winery features communal tables overlooking the Willow Creek vineyard. The space…
Melbourne
MoVida's location in graffitied Hosier Lane is about as Melbourne as it gets. Line up by the bar, cluster around little window tables or, if you’ve booked…
Melbourne
Coda has a wonderful basement ambience, with exposed light bulbs and roughly stripped walls. Its menu leans heavily towards Southeast Asian flavours, but…
Melbourne Region
Chef-owner Tim Foster showcases local produce in his menu, and the results are extremely likeable. Meat and fish choices dominate – there's not much joy…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This not-for-profit cooks up 100% vegan fare – curries, salad bowls, smoked tofu – with a pay-as-you-like system. There is a focus on supporting refugees…
Victorian High Country
Take 13 steps down to this atmospheric underground wine cellar and bistro where diners cram in to feast on local-produce plates or dishes ranging from…
Victoria
Under the direction of Scandinavian-Australian chef Dag Demarkow, the menu at Botanica cannily incorporates Asian and European flavours with best of…
Victoria
This cafe offers a big timber deck overlooking the Marraboor River and the Pioneer Settlement. As well as a cafe serving light lunches and innovative…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Down an alley off Carlisle St (next to Woolworths), this mostly vegan cafe doesn't get much foot traffic, but it has enough devotees as it is. A former…
Victoria
This lovely, rustic little cafe has a menu of locally sourced, homemade goods, including big breakfasts, Turkish pizzas and daily specials. Great coffee…
Melbourne
Part warehouse cafe and part chocolate factory, watch organic, fair-trade Monsieur Truffe chocolates come to life behind glass while you tuck into vibrant…
Victorian High Country
The ever-reliable ‘Genny’ is a popular watering hole with some good local beers and amazing views from its outdoor deck. There's a menu of pizzas, burgers…
Victoria
For a taste of the subcontinent in an Aussie bush setting, head to this excellent Punjabi restaurant with an array of authentically flavoured dishes,…
Great Ocean Road
Bottling the success of its wildly popular beachfront Argentine barbecues, the team from Swing Bridge is taking things indoors with a vibrant new Latin…
Victorian High Country
One of Rutherglen's newest vineyard restaurants, Ripe overlooks the heritage of the century-old Calliope vineyard and offers a concise menu of bistro…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
A local favourite, compact Claypots serves share-style plates of fresh seafood, with each day's fresh catch updated on chalkboards. Its namesake dish is…
Melbourne
This old-school family-owned emporium (established 1976) has outlasted all of the fashions that have risen and fallen along Bridge Rd, being a surviving…
Melbourne Region
Those with a sweet tooth should make a beeline for this cafe, which takes great pride in its house-baked sweet treats. The offerings change daily, but can…
Melbourne
At this unassuming spot where the dumplings are boiled rather than steamed, you can expect a wait around lunch. The mackerel dumplings are brilliant, but…
Great Ocean Road
Your classic coastal beachside bistro, 12 Rocks is just about perfect for those who want a feed and a drink with waterfront views. Try an Otways beer with…
Melbourne
Smiling faces await your order behind the counter at this panini bar. It's a newer branch of the original Yarraville deli, which opened in 1977. Here you…
Victoria
Sixteen kilometres northeast of Seymour in Avenel, Fowles serves up some full and fresh wines, and has a decent cafe with views to the Strathbogie Ranges…
Melbourne
Looking for an excuse to eat with your hands? Order delicious Ethiopian dishes like doro wot (chicken with eggs) or tibs (seasoned, diced lamb with onion)…
Victoria
Located in an industrial backstreet not too far from the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, this coffee roastery and cafe is a massive space with…
Victoria
An attractive brunch spot with wooden floorboards and exposed-brick walls, Webster's is popular for all-day breakfast, with pleasing breakfast boards,…
Victorian High Country
The bright courtyard cafe is a fine place for breakfast or lunch, and in the evening the fine-dining restaurant produces superb Mediterranean-influenced…
Melbourne
What was once an unused plot of land is now a community cafe. The bright, retro-fitted shipping container that doubles as the building is just one part of…
Victorian High Country
Check Out 7's super-sized toasted sandwiches are famous around these parts, and the chicken, cheese and avocado version is a portable meal for one. Brunch…
Great Ocean Road
Not your average fish-and-chip shop, this oceanfront joint does original takes on the classics, such as gummy-shark tacos, sticky-fried-snapper wings and…
Victoria
A tiny hipster diner of exposed brick and neon signage, Harpoon has Godzilla-comic menus full of tasty modern Japanese and Asian dishes. Slurp down bowls…
Melbourne
This branch of one of the world's fanciest Japanese restaurants features dimly lit dark timber and minimalist gold-and-brown decor to match. There's a bar…
Melbourne Region
Behind the vine-covered verandah of this atmosphere-laden general store is a modern open-kitchen cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Breakfast choices are…
Great Ocean Road
One of the better choices along the main drag, this health store and cafe offers the full gamut of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, and decent vegetarian…
Bellarine Peninsula
A vibrant space decked out in eclectic Asian-themed decor, arty-bohemian Kysok offers a dose of healthy cuisine. Its menu is all about fresh juices,…
Melbourne
Brought to you by the team behind ever-popular Chin Chin, this hipster take on a Southeast Asian food hall attracts shorter lines. With playful Tokyo…
Victorian High Country
Low and slow American-style barbecue is the hero at the Old Factory, all partnered with local wines and one of the High Country's best selection of…
Melbourne
Join young and old at this side-street bakery-cafe, serving everything from impossibly light custard doughnuts to generously stuffed sandwiches, made-from…
Victoria
In the Grand Hotel, this eatery is under the stewardship of renowned local foodie Stefano de Pieri. All meat is sourced locally and cooked over gum and…
Melbourne Region
Vying with Lake House for the accolade of Daylesford's best restaurant, this elegant bistro in an 1864 cottage serves tasty tapas during the day from…
