Dani Valent
Food writer and restaurant reviewer
Dani Valent is a food writer and restaurant reviewer.
- Review
- Melbourne
Il Mercato Centrale
An Italian food hub where 23 artisans sell their wares across three floors.
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Why this much-talked-about restaurant is being overhauled in its first year
The owners admit the original menu “missed the mark” with locals – now they’ve gone back to the drawing board, revealing a new all-women leadership team with impressive international credentials.
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- Review
- Aberfeldie
This cosy neighbourhood wine bar in an underrated inner suburb is worth seeking out
Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small, hilly pocket northwest of the city, serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.
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- Review
- Kensington
Inside a roller-doored garage in Kensington lies a truly great little dining gem
Ghanaian jollof, Nigerian jollof and even spaghetti jollof are on the menu at Jollof Vibe, a West African eatery operating out of a dark shared kitchen.
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- Review
- Southbank
This hatted restaurant is a jewel, nestled in our critic’s least favourite location in Melbourne
Toddy Shop chef Mischa Tropp’s fire-driven, premium restaurant at Crown feels real, right and resonant.
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- Review
- Coolaroo
You’d be unlikely to stumble upon this 170-seat Turkish restaurant, but it’s a true find
One Stop Kebab and Cafe has it all: tea and eggs, tradie kebabs and gozleme, and rice pudding and sturdy coffee.
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- Review
- Brunswick East
‘Olive oily, lemony, salty deliciousness’: This corner is a rollicking Greek party once more
Taverna was created in a hurry, but it’s instantly timeless, writes Dani Valent. And there’s a lot of Hellenic history here.
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- Review
- Windsor
‘Outstanding curries’: Chapel Street spot showcases a new side of Nepalese cuisine
Lah Bros is a warm and welcoming place for lentil pancakes, betel leaves and a modern take on momos.
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‘If you see hi-vis, keep going’: Melbourne’s most hidden restaurants and takeaway spots
From Columbian hot dogs in car parks to barbecues at climbing gyms, some of the city’s best eating is increasingly found in unlikely locations.
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- Review
- Huntingdale
Is this suburban yum cha spot serving Melbourne’s best dim sum?
Melburnians should be grateful for Chef Wong’s beautiful dumplings and exemplary egg tarts, writes Dani Valent.
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