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Sandro at dusk.

Sandro Wine & Pasta

A casual neighbourhood spot for wine, pasta and Euro-centric snacks.

  • Tomas Telegramma

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Dr Morse
13.5/20

Abbotsford favourite goes from grungy to grown-up but is still finding its groove

New chef. New fit-out. There’s lots to like about the new-look Dr Morse. And still plenty of room for dancing out the back.

  • Dani Valent
Malena Cucina & Bar in Brighton focuses on southern Italian flavours.

Malena Cucina & Bar

Southern Italian hot spot on Martin Street.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Il Mercato Centrale in Melbourne’s CBD.

Il Mercato Centrale

An Italian food hub where 23 artisans sell their wares across three floors.

  • Dani Valent
Melbourne institution Caffe Greco is back open after a 10-plus year hiatus.

Four surprising new Italian venues taking their pasta and tiramisu to new places

Get pasta in shapes you’ve never seen before. Eat pizza topped with saganaki. And return to a Melbourne dining institution that’s been revived.

  • Tomas Telegramma and Emma Breheny
Bar Brillo

This cosy neighbourhood wine bar in an underrated inner suburb is worth seeking out

Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small, hilly pocket northwest of the city, serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.

  • Dani Valent
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Prawn Nerano pizza.

Rossi

Pizza, pasta and cocktails with live jazz on Wednesdays.

  • Emma Breheny and Tomas Telegramma

Nora’s Pizza House

For a pizza pitstop on the Mornington Peninsula.

  • Tomas Telegramma
A big and bubbly crust defines the pizzas at Magma.

A slice of the action for a fraction of the price: 12 bargain Melbourne pizza nights

Discover dining deals at all points of the compass, from $15 margheritas to all-you-can-eat slices.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Suze is designed for quick, casual visits.

Suze

Low-commitment drinking and dining.

  • Kosa Monteith

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