Good for solo diners
- Review
- Fitzroy
‘How good are pubs?’: The return of an old Fitzroy favourite feels like a triumph
The revival of this Brunswick Street landmark also raises the question: Why isn’t kangaroo schnitzel an Aussie staple?
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Merimbula
The regional wine bar with a menu so good, I should have booked an extra night
I was not expecting a full bistro menu with too many beaut-sounding things to try. Nice one, Bar Superette.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Brunswick
Funk, fire and fantastic cocktails: This secret bar might be the Thai diner of your dreams
Bar Spontana is one of those spots that feels like a secret, and a really juicy secret at that.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Newtown
This funky new bistro is a bit French, a bit somewhere else, and a whole lot of Newtown
The loft space above Odd Culture becomes the dark and moody Bistro Grenier.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Alexandria
A cafe so tranquil (and a fish burger so good), how can it be so close to chaotic WestConnex?
Menu stars at serene and clean-lined Alexandria cafe Ellen include a cracking fish burger and a brilliant emerald halloumi and pea salad.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- Port Melbourne
Stop by this sunny cafe for its Scandi-style coffee happy hour
Lilijana embraces the Swedish “fika” tradition of slowing down for coffee and a pastry, and for less than $10.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Melbourne
It’s super weird, fun and accessible, but a few things almost send this big-name sushi train off track
The Bossa Nova pitch sounds like a drunken late-night thought bubble. But it’s a welcome measure of weirdness for this great restaurant town.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Mcmahons Point
If you’ve ever searched ‘harbourside restaurants with a view’ this revamped diner will float your boat
Sails had recently had a major renovation, and now feels like a relaxed luxury weekender where you’ll want to linger.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Bondi
From breakfast to late-night lattes, this all-day eatery is a buzzy beachside spot
Makaveli Bondi’s footpath window bench is the perfect perch, day or night, to enjoy a chia bowl or a plate of silky beef carpaccio.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- St Kilda
It has a new hotshot Sydney chef and great service. So why has this St Kilda stalwart lost its hat?
The room, drinks and service are all great. But the umami-forward food leaves our critic feeling baffled.
- Besha Rodell
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