In this big, food-loving city of ours, new restaurants open virtually every day of the year. Here’s our pick of the best new openings.
Spend Cup Day exploring some of Melbourne’s best cafes, restaurants and bars.
Here's where we're drinking right now.
Here's where we're going for brunch right now.
Flaky, dense and piping hot.
Time to make dad feel special.
Taking action against homelessness, one cup of coffee at a time.
Sink pints at a bayside haunt with ocean views; a craft beer temple with face-sized parmas; a 19th-century stalwart with excellent steaks...
Get some carbs in you.
Wear your stretchy pants to a Venetian-inspired diner; a northern Italian spot with its own “pasta lab”; a Melbourne icon around since '8...
Satisfy your craving for steak frites and more.
Classic Italian paninis, katsu sandos, spruced-up salad numbers, porchetta two-handers – whichever way you roll, there’s something for yo...
Whatever your drink, these spots have it.
Whether you're after Japanese, Italian or a pub meal, nowhere in Melbourne better represents the culinary zeitgeist.
Where to find beer, wine and cocktails in Melbourne's oldest suburb.
Where to shop in Melbourne's oldest suburb.
Melbourne's oldest suburb is also home to some of its best cafes.
These are some of the best places in town for a pint.
Where to find coffee and food in the inner north suburb.
Melbourne's biggest centre of alternative culture is filled with great places to drink, from converted warehouses to more intimate bars i...
Crate diggers, vintage-fashion lovers and those who love to stumble unexpectedly on a boutique find will love shopping in Brunswick. From...
Find a burger on Sydney Road, Indian in the back streets, vegan Vietnamese and more.
Cap off your trip to the market with a memorable brunch or coffee.
There are plenty of bars to choose from here – on and off High Street.
Here’s where we’re stopping for dinner, both on and off High Street.
Planning a dinner along the iconic strip? Here’s where to consider.
Where to start your morning in the grungy, industrial suburb.
Explore the back streets and you'll find breweries, wine bars and a hint of punk-rock attitude.
The old industrial hub is home to everything from a 50-year-old Greek institution to one of the Melbourne's most exciting fine-diners.
Looking for a cold beer and a friendly face on Johnston, Wellington or Smith streets? These are your options.
Drinks by the sea?
In St Kilda you’ll find fashion, music, books, jewellery, tattooing, gelato and design storefronts. With its own, beachy, loungy, south-s...
From seaside fine diners to rapid-fire burger joints.
Enjoy a coffee by the sea.
More than just great Vietnamese.
Our favourite spots for breakfast, coffee and cheerful vibes between Victoria Street and the Birrarung.
After the perfect pre-game pub? Or just a quiet spot for a wine? We’ve got both, and plenty more.
When it comes to pubs, this is one of the best areas in town.
Where to find wines, craft beer and more along Queens Parade and surrounds.
Where to find the best restaurants in the small, leafy suburb.
Where to find breakfast, lunch and everything in between in Clifton Hill.
Discover the best spots for coffee, brunch and more on High Street and surrounds.
Kew's top spots to dine in or pick up some takeaway lunch or dinner.
Get a glimpse of the best neighbourhood bars Kew has on offer.
Fitzroy’s quieter counterpart packs almost as many excellent restaurants, including the 20-year-old institution, Moroccan Soup Bar.
Where to find coffee, sandwiches and more on St Georges Road and surrounds.