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A 50-year-old bougainvillea stands at the centre of the room.

Olympus

Greek dining has reached new heights.

  • Erina Starkey
Neptune’s Grotto.
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Terry Durack saves one of the year’s best openings until last for his final review

The Clam Bar team’s new Italian diner is a nostalgic party serving a fresh remix of Italian dishes. And it makes a fittingly fabulous venue for Terry Durack’s last review.

  • Terry Durack
The mid-century modern interiors at The Grill.

The Grill at The International

An international grill with a distinctly local flavour.

  • Erina Starkey
Carlotta in Canberra.
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This high-energy restaurant from a star Melbourne group has Canberra talking

Melbourne’s Lucas Restaurants group’s first Canberra venture, Carlotta, has pulled out all the stops, with a talented chef, wood-fired oven and house-made pasta.

  • Terry Durack
Jose Silva at his Petersham venue.

This laid-back inner west spot is like a vine-clad European backyard

Shared meals and outdoor dining give customers a taste of Portugal at Lunas in Petersham.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Scallops- France Soir in South Yarra- Good Food review of the best dishes for Bastille day- 9th July 2020 The Age News Picture by JOE ARMAO

France-Soir

The tri-colour neon sign has glowed for close to 40 years, but France-Soir remains a benchmark for Melbourne-French restaurants.

Dim Joy House.
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This restaurant hidden inside an RSL offers old-school Cantonese for a new generation

The chefs at Chatswood’s Dim Joy House hail from Chinatown’s greats – East Ocean, Emperor’s Garden, Golden Century, Silver and Marigold.

  • Terry Durack
Steamed custard with peas, broad beans and tempura zucchini at Babae.
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Babae

Serene salon worshipping the seasons.

Lucia’s coffee, chocolate and bourbon dessert.
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Lucia

Endangered brand of old-school dining that’s worth saving.

Bansho brings together French and Japanese cuisine.
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Bansho

Stylish amalgam of two cuisines.

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