Special occasion

There’s a new rendition of Stairway to Heaven. You’ll find it at R by Raita Noda, a 15-seat Japanese fine diner on Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane.

Tomo-An chef Tomotaka Ishizuka serves his Aussie-fied Japanese tasting menu to six guests at a time.

The jewel in the crown in Sydney chef Junda Khoo’s mega Melbourne venue.

Home to one of the most expensive, extravagant buffets in Melbourne.

Must-order lamb, bouncy gnudi and a cassata for the ages are among the compelling reasons to visit Osteria Mucca.

Visiting Vivid? Pop into The Tea Cosy first to warm up in The Rocks.

Ormeggio chef Alessandro Pavoni’s Manly venture has a bar, cafe-gelateria and restaurant, Cibaria, serving exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats.

This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

This venue is a finalist for best tea in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

This venue is a finalist for best tea in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.