1. Saint Crispin
A modern restaurant in a beautiful setting with a focus on seasonal and local produce
Visit the Saint Crispin website.
2. Union Dining, Richmond
A lovely Euro style bistro with great food and slick service. A simple yet great value for money menu offers a la carte and share options.
Visit the Union Dining website.
3. Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
An innovative and contemporary native Australian dining restaurant, housed in a beautifully restored bluestone building with excellent service from disadvantaged youth in training.
Visit the Charcoal Lane website.
4. Hell of the North, Fitzroy
A hidden restaurant just of Smith St, their French menu is heavenly – A We Know Melbourne favourite.
Visit the Hell of the North website.
5. Rumi, Brunswick East
Amazing Lebanese tapas-style dining in a modern and inviting setting.
Visit the Rumi website.
6. Cicciolina, St Kilda
Sometimes chaotic, sometimes crowded, sometimes loud but always serving amazing Italian fare in a very atmospheric setting. Worth the wait for a table!
Visit the Cicciolina website.
7. Cutler & Co, Fitzroy
Another Andrew McConnell restaurant, this fine dining restaurant is a constant favourite amongst Melbourne diners.
Visit the Cutler & Co website.
8. Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
Enjoy Latin street food, BBQ’d meats and spicy seafood, in a vibrant yet relaxed hotel atmosphere.
Visit the Newmarket Hotel website.
9. DOC, Carlton
Fantastic homemade pizza made with imported produce served with loads of Italian charm, just a short walk away from Lygon St.
Visit the DOC website.
10. Caffe e Cucina, South Yarra
One of Melbourne’s pioneers of authentic Italian food, stylish but with charming Italian service.