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Cecconi’s Flinders Lane: an Italian classic.

Game, set, hats: 10 ace places to eat just a short walk from the Australian Open

When it comes to quality dining mere minutes from centre court, Melbourne smashes it. Here are 10 of the best spots to eat out before or after the tennis.

  • Andrea McGinniss and Good Food Guide reviewers
Brigitte Hafner at home at Tedesca Osteria in Red Hill.

Two-hatted chef Brigitte Hafner’s favourite venues (and the dishes so good they almost made her cry)

Tedesca Osteria’s star chef will take Australian Open dining to dazzling heights. But first shares her favourite dining out tips – and some sage cooking wisdom, too.

  • Jane Rocca
Piccolo Panini Bar’s hulking cotolette and meatball sandwich.

Two-hatted Tedesca tops the Australian Open’s ace new dining options

What to hit up this summer at everyone’s favourite grand slam, including debut offerings from Julia Busuttil Nishimura, A1 Bakery, Piccolo Panini Bar and more.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Spaghetti bolognese is de Minaur’s go-to order at Thirty Eight Chairs restaurant in South Yarra.

‘I’m a big carb man’: The pasta dish Alex de Minaur loves to smash (and where he eats it in Melbourne)

The top Australian tennis player’s parents met at an Italian restaurant, so it’s only natural he’s a “big carb man” with a love of Italian cuisine.

  • Jane Rocca
Michael Costanzo from D.O.C,
Fabio Angele from Brunetti Classico and
Luca Sbardella from King & Godfree at the Lygon Street Precinct.

From budget to blowout: The essential guide to eating and drinking at the Australian Open

Expect Italian favourites straight from Lygon Street, mezze from the Middle East, bites for the kids, and sandwiches. Lots of sandwiches.

  • Emma Breheny

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/topic/australian-open-tennis-5up