After Gimlet, Etta has got to be the restaurant I’ve had the most difficulty getting into for a long while. It took a booking a month out to secure a weeknight dinner;…
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Asian, Brunswick, Hatted, Modern Australian, Mr. Moneybags ($75 Plus), Special Mention, Wine Bar
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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…
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Sydney may historically have had better Thai food than Melbourne, but not anymore. Because Soi 38 is not just Sydney good, it’s Thailand good. What initially started as a boat noodle pop-up…
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European, Hatted, Melbourne CBD, Modern Australian, Mr. Moneybags ($75 Plus), Special Mention
Gimlet
Gimlet is designed to impress. The soaring dining room in Cavendish House has been fully refurbished to its former 1920s glory, and the bar, now polished to a high shine, bustles with…
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Hatted, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), South American, South Yarra, Special Mention, Vegan, Vegetarian
Lona Misa
When Smith and Daughters first opened, my mind was blown – vegan food that wasn’t just a sad substitution for the real thing, but delicious in its own right?? And now, Shannon…
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European, Italian, Just A Bit Special ($25-$50), Pizza, South Yarra, Special Mention
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar is only the best pizzeria in the Asia Pacific, no biggie hey? If that doesn’t impress you, then get a load of this: it’s also been the…