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Ophelia in Westgarth.

One of Melbourne’s favourite cafe groups shakes things up with daytime diner Ophelia

Unlike siblings Terror Twilight and Convoy, the menu at this cinema-adjacent cafe-wine bar in Westgarth will likely be different every time you visit.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Northcote Social Club.

Northcote Social Club

A live music institution has no business serving food this good.

Goodwater bar in Northcote.

Goodwater

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of American whiskey at this Northcote hangout. 

Scallops with cauliflower, pancetta, and a champagne vinaigrette.
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Wine bar Ruckers Hill shows classic dishes aren’t over-the-hill when done well

There is a distinctly 1990s-early-2000s vibe to this menu, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

  • Besha Rodell
Kibbeh sagiah (spiced lamb kibbeh) with tabbouleh.

Shamiat expands into a Syrian food empire in Northcote

Tip: visit with a crowd to tackle the great-value Middle Eastern menu or be prepared to ferry home leftovers, writes Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
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Pickles, 'fats' and rye bread to start.
Good Food hat15/20

Gray and Gray Bread and Wine is a secret world to savour

Meet the Georgian-Russian wine bar you never knew was missing from your life, Melbourne.

  • Gemima Cody
Le Lee's must-order sarma (cabbage rolls).

Just like Grandma's back in Macedonia

Family-run Balkan bistro Le Lee dishes up home-style classics from the motherland.

  • Nina Rousseau
The old ESP fills the role of dining room at the Estelle.
Good Food hat15.5/20

The Estelle gains extra flex

Scott Pickett's Northcote diner is on its third iteration. And this time it may be just right.

  • Gemima Cody
Omnivore combination platter on injera bread.

Mesob brings Ethiopian food to Northcote

Far from being too scared to go out, Melburnians are rolling up their sleeves and getting hands-on in African restaurants.

  • Besha Rodell
Dinner for breakfast: Mac 'n' cheese with poached egg, croquette and paprika-dusted smoked cauliflower.

Goodbye brinner, hello dinner-for-breakfast

Northcote cafe Field Black flips breakfast-for-dinner with its brunch gnocchi and mac 'n' cheese.

  • Larissa Dubecki

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