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Cut the fat with our guide to the best restaurants Melbourne has to offer
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Amaru
Amaru is everything a contemporary fine diner should be – enigmatic, daring and engrossing at every turn
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Chauncy
While faultless and elegant at every beat, this French-leaning destination remains grounded – a seemingly effortless newcomer rooted in ancient Heathcote soil
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Tzaki
Yarraville welcomes an all-day Athenian locale and mezze bar for coffee frappes and humble Greek fare
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Rumi
In our hummus-saturated age, this pioneer of mod Middle Eastern dining has stood the test of time
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Brae
More than a decade since Brae planted roots in the Otways hinterland, it remains one of Victoria’s loveliest dining destinations
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Mr West
Good booze, BYO Footscray eats, an onsite bottle-o and expert staff who live and breathe liquor – this drinkers' paradise in the west has it all
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Molly Rose Brewery
Pull up a stool at Molly Rose, a local brewery that feels more like a bar, and enjoy unfettered access to its rarer beers and keen staff who know their stuff
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Punters Club
An iconic boozer from the '80s and '90s is back and the vibes are more golden that we could have imagined
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The Moon Dog crew lands in Frankston with a colourful new beach club bar
With Big Kahuna burgers, cabana huts and DJ parties, this seaside haven is bringing tropical vibes to Port Phillip Bay
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American Doughnut Kitchen's new shop at Prahran Market goes beyond jam
It's the first new location for the QVM van in 70 years where there are even more fun flavours to enjoy
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This Melbourne restaurant was just crowned the eighth best pizza chain in the world
Italy's top judges have spoken, and a local legend has made the cut
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Here's how to have the ultimate summer date night in Melbourne
While some people say that cuffing season is for the colder months, we think the best time to get boo’d up is during the Australian summer when there are...
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Feastival Falls Creek
No need to save your trip to the picturesque Victorian Alps for winter, when the region comes alive every summer for Falls Creek’s Feastival. Now in its...
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Eureka 89
With an abundance of rooftop drinking and dining experiences, it's no surprise that Melburnians love being sky-high. But if you're looking to take things...
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Number 12 Thai
Located in the heart of the CBD, Number 12 Thai boasts a multidimensional, vibrant and authentic menu of mouth-watering dishes that evoke the richness of...
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Best fish and chips
From old-school chippies to colourful newcomers, we've rounded up our top picks
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Best rooftop bars
Now that the sun's out to play, take your tipples upstairs and enjoy the rays at one of these hip rooftop havens
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Best al fresco dining
Soak up the fresh air and sunshine while you nibble or sip on something delicious
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Best beachside restaurants
After a post-swim feed? Take your dining experience up a notch with a view and a fresh, salty sea breeze
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Best bottomless brunches
Brunch is a beloved institution across Melbourne, but why stop at just one plate (or drink)?
Sustainability superstars
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Maggie's Snacks & Liquor
This hot new bar is partnering with a community garden to grow produce it can use in-house
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Central Club Hotel
An eco-friendly pub revamp achieves an Aussie first, reaching the full Passivhaus Standard