Outdoor dining

The revival of this Brunswick Street landmark also raises the question: Why isn’t kangaroo schnitzel an Aussie staple?

I was not expecting a full bistro menu with too many beaut-sounding things to try. Nice one, Bar Superette.

Perched atop a suburban shopping centre, Rombe serves a daytime menu with dinner aesthetics and patisserie-style desserts.

Bar Spontana is one of those spots that feels like a secret, and a really juicy secret at that.

Menu stars at serene and clean-lined Alexandria cafe Ellen include a cracking fish burger and a brilliant emerald halloumi and pea salad.

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.

Sails had recently had a major renovation, and now feels like a relaxed luxury weekender where you’ll want to linger.

The room, drinks and service are all great. But the umami-forward food leaves our critic feeling baffled.

Head chef Luke Churchill’s menu is simultaneously serious and playful, running from sultry little snacks to big-ticket, kick-up-your-heels items.

A menu of modern pub dishes and a focus on smaller, emerging producers ensures Besk remains one of the city’s key neighbourhood pubs.