I’ve avoided Grossi Florentino for the longest time. Sure, it may have two chefs’ hats (and sometimes three), but in a city filled with excellent and moderately-priced Italian restaurants, how can one…
European
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Best Of Melbourne, European, Hatted, Italian, Melbourne CBD, Mr. Moneybags ($75 Plus)
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Best Of Melbourne, European, French, Hatted, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), Italian, Melbourne CBD, Spanish
The European
The European is an absolute Melbourne classic. I love the luxe old-world interior, which is just about the most romantic dining room in all of Melbourne. I love their elegant, loose-limbed take…
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I don’t like traditional French food, it’s way too stuffy and boring – there, I said it. French-ish food, on the other hand, is a different story. The marriage of old-world decadence…
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Another casual Italian restaurant? Yeah yeah whatever, show us something new. Except you’d be wrong to write off The Hardware Club as just one of the throng (like I almost did), because…
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Best Of Melbourne, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Cheapie Lunch (Under $25), European, South Melbourne
Juniper
I love Juniper so much. Taking advantage of the nearby South Melbourne Market, Juniper churns out wholesome sandwiches, salads, and simple hearty meals on the daily. Eating here makes me feel like…
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Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Cheapie Lunch (Under $25), Diner, European, Italian, South Australia, Special Mention
Bottega Bandito
I am highly upset that Bottega Bandito belongs in (ra)Adelaide, because this place could make out like a bandit in Melbourne. We’re talking an all-day Italian deli, where you can get your…