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Chilpa

Restaurant

The second taqueria by Australia’s leading tortilla-maker. Go for its tacos filled with pulled meats, fish and plant-based meat substitutes; quesadillas; and crunchy tostadas and chilaquiles (a dish similar to nachos).

Abbiocco

Restaurant

A swish Italian spot that reps lesser-known pastas such as paccheri and tortelli, and obscure wine varieties to drink with them. Also on the menu are house-made digestifs such as limoncello, Aperol Margaritas and an unmissable tiramisu.

The Flour House

Cafe

Decades of experience underpin this artisan bakery, where the flour is milled in-house and everything sells out quickly.

The Diplomat

Cafe

Whether you’re a health nut or burger fiend, this cafe has something for you.

Railway Wine Bar

Bar

The prolific publicans behind some of Melbourne's most popular venues are pouring minimal-intervention wine and classic cocktails at this handsome suburban spot. To eat it's cheese boards and woodfired pies from the pizzeria next-door.