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The spacious tavern is great for groups.
14.5/20

This city laneway favourite has fed up to 650 diners a night since 1968. Is it on your radar?

I was doubtful about this boisterous beer-hall in Chinatown, but I’ve been disarmed and charmed, writes Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
The family-made food of Philhellene in Moonee Ponds.

Philhellene

Family-run institution for Cretan-influenced feasts.

Prawn toast joins the snack-heavy menu at 81 Bay, the wine bar next to Baix.

Ian Curley’s luxe new Brighton restaurant and wine bar has arrived

Ian Curley’s luxe Brighton restaurant and wine bar.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Arbory is a seasonal floating bar on the Yarra River.

Arbory Afloat

Seasonal floating bar for long, boozy lunches on the Yarra.

  • Quincy Malesovas
On Air has a 1970s loft vibe with blond timber bleachers. 

This Cremorne cafe hosts rotating DJ sets that aren’t centred around alcohol

A space for musos and music lovers alike to meet over coffee and house DJ sets.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Paccheri with sausage, porcini and cavolo nero ragu.

Decca

An 80-seat restaurant and wine bar with a “loosely Italian” menu.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Baked vodka pasta and other dishes at Gambino’s rooftop bar.

Gambino Restaurant & Rooftop

A moody Italian restaurant with a casual rooftop bar one level up.

  • Emma Breheny
Outside Gracie’s on Toorak Road.

Gracie’s Wine Room

Chilled wine and share plates in a sun-drenched courtyard.

  • Emily Holgate and Tomas Telegramma
Steak is available in three cuts.

Batesford Hotel

A revived pub with an epic beer garden just outside Geelong.

  • Gail Thomas
Eleven Barrack is banking on the market for plush dining rooms.
Good Food hatGood Food hat16.5/20

This new two-hatted grill is so good, our critic booked it for his birthday

Eleven Barrack pushes beyond the usual surf-and-turf trappings to create a singular restaurant, complete with a baby grand and live pianist.

  • Callan Boys

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