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Ruben’s occupies a site in Armadale’s heritage-listed Kings Arcade.

Ruben’s Deli

A one-stop shop for pantry essentials, baked goods and hulking sangers.

  • Emma Breheny
Crab toast at Albert’s Wine Bar.

Albert’s Wine Bar

Where small plates pull no punches.

Pony’s good-looking dining room.
Critics' Pick

Pony

Promising newcomer with a popular cheeseburger.

Bansho brings together French and Japanese cuisine.
Good Food hat15/20

Bansho

Stylish amalgam of two cuisines.

Cote de boeuf for two served at Victor Churchill in Melbourne.
Good Food hat15/20

Victor Churchill

An embarrassment of riches inside a former bank.

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Cavatelli cacio e pepe at Rina's Cucina in Armadale.
14.5/20

Rina’s

Old-school hospitality of the Sicilian variety.

Celeriac pithivier with onion and stout gravy poured tableside.⁠
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Auterra

So much more than hors d’oeuvres.

Turnip tacos with seaweed butter.
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Amaru

Ultra-seasonal fine diner behind an unassuming facade.

Sushi platter.
Good Food hat15/20

A little Japanese, a little French but a lot to love at this Armadale passion project

Don’t be deterred by the words “fusion food”. At this High Street newcomer, two cuisines meld with sensitivity and purpose.

  • Dani Valent
The burger with molten raclette at Pony, Armadale.
14/20

Saddle up for this cult-worthy cheeseburger at Armadale’s sunny new wine bar

At first glance, Pony might feel like any other Melbourne wine bar. But this one stands out from the crowd.

  • Besha Rodell

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