Prahran

Head here for two kinds of hoppers, accompanied by spicy sambals and rotating curries. And forget the cutlery, there’s a tap in the centre of the room to encourage eating with your hands.

Entrecote’s 60-seat sibling is adorned with Persian rugs and chandeliers. Order luxe (but playful) French-Australian bites like beef bourguignon party pies, “petit franks” and a standout chicken sandwich.

Look for the lush olive-green facade on Prahan’s High Street to find this handsome restaurant and bar. Inside, a dedicated “pasta lab” produces all shapes and sizes, with a big emphasis on egg-based pastas specific to northern Italy. The wine list includes a handful of Italian varietals produced here in Victoria.

This casual Italian restaurant can be the anchor for any evening. Expect carbonara arancini, tiramisu served tableside and a party after dinner wraps up.

This classic corner hotel, revamped by the Marquis of Lorne team, has a little Wes Anderson energy. If you look past the lofty menu and exceptional wine list, you’ll find it’s a rowdy Melbourne footy pub at heart.

Restaurateur Jacques Reymond’s vision of a Melbourne pub. It's more about fostering a pop-in, pop-out approach, without abandoning the flair. The food leans French, but there’s a notable showing of Aussie talent on the wine list.

A touch of the Deep South on Greville Street.

A Thai restaurant from the chef behind Cookie and The Toff in Town. Bring a group and go for Bangkok bolognaise, fat duck noodles and souped-up curries. Play on the Nintendo 64s while you wait.

Run by a passionate French Australian, this 12-seat omakase restaurant is open for just two sittings a day. Book in for a simple chirashi bowl, or an 11-course lunch featuring dishes like dry-aged kingfish sashimi with roasted spring onion oil and Hokkaido scallops with burnt orange gel.

There's an extensive ramen menu at this bar and diner from the man behind Wabi Sabi Salon and Neko Neko, alongside a range of other classic Japanese dishes. Plus, there are plenty of sake-based cocktails and a tight line-up of rare whiskies.

This spacious gastropub serves honest and elevated pub food alongside sharp cocktails. Go for its excellent oysters, gooey burrata, hulking burgers and juicy steaks.

A rock‘n’roll steakhouse serving dry-aged Wagyu and bottomless Bloody Marys.

A classic name attached to a deceptively large space that's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A second permanent outpost for prolific restaurateur Andrew McConnell's Covid success story. Enter the sunny flower-filled grocer for chicken Waldorf ciabattas, salmon melts and jaffa-flavoured cakes. Plus, Baker Bleu loaves, fruit and veg, and fancy pantry staples.

Meet the flagship of one of Melbourne’s top coffee roasters, where education is key. Order its excellent coffee, pastries by Baker Bleu and sangas made with market-fresh produce. Plus, if you time it right, wait-worthy mushroom burgers.

A cheese-centric spot at Prahran Market by an expert in fromage. Expect a walk-in cheese-maturation room, rare and boutique cheeses from around the world, and those signature grilled-cheese toasties.

Cubano sandwiches are the hero at this Cuban-inspired diner, from the owner of Atlas Dining. Stop by the neon-coloured shop for five takes on the sanga, plus salads and sides.

From paleo avo toast to hotcakes with passionfruit crème, this bright cafe balances between healthy and indulgent.

All the usual suspects are present on this menu; the Espresso Martini adds an extra hit.

Champagne-coloured banquettes and vases of blooms adorning almost every surface, this luxurious-look cafe is fit for a royal.

Dishes made from fresh local produce and Five Senses coffee, inside this unassuming garage.

Expect brioche French toast and Mexican-inspired dishes at this rustic retreat.

Sandwiches, bagels and house-roasted coffee are the hallmarks of this little cafe.

The good times fly at this backstreet corner pub. Have a seafood feast in the greenery-surrounded glasshouse. Or wrap your hands around a big burger in the charming dining room.

Right across from Prahran Market, the facade isn’t exactly attention-grabbing. But what’s inside certainly is. The stomping fried-chicken sanga and rotating pasta line-up make this communal wine bar a local’s favourite.

This South American bar and diner will have you drinking mezcal and pisco; and eating Argentinian chorizo sandwiches, vegan empanadas and taco fries.

An American-themed bar serving craft beer, ribs, hot dogs and cocktails.

Once a treasured secret among top chefs, this tiny workshop near Prahran Market holds one of Melbourne’s best curations of traditional Japanese knives and whetstones.

Goodbyes’ south-eastern outpost is the secondhand consignment company's biggest. Its racks brim with archival vintage clothing as well as other quality garments and accessories.

This bakery made its name with doughnuts, but now sells a full range of goods, from sourdough to croissants.

Handcrafted ceramics, plants and other homewares.

Need some greenery for home, and some beautiful pots to put it in? This is your place.

Torsa stocks exclusive and one-off, wearable and classic pieces designed by a range of international labels.

This is truly eyewear as an art-form.

A music-lover's haven stocking all sorts of records.

Affordable eyewear with literary vision.

Where everybody knows your name.

New house and techno records, with a side of equipment hire.

Supporting and importing indie music since 1978.