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Classic cheese pizza with optional mortadella at Capitano restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne.

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October hit list: Where to eat and drink in and around Melbourne

Cult croissants, customised pizzas and cantinas - here's what's hot.

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Lune will stock a concise edit of five croissants.

Lune Croissanterie opens in Melbourne CBD

  • Anna Webster
The polished ramen based on a bright chicken consomme.
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Raging chicken-based ramen and ambition at Torissong

  • Gemima Cody
Fermented raspberry, white chocolate and ginger.
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Embla's sister Lesa arrives in style

  • Gemima Cody
Clockwise from top left: Mapo tofu jaffles, moy choy (pork belly with mustard greens), pepper beef tartare, steamed barramundi, and fried dumplings.
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The surprise assassin of jaffle fillings at Super Ling

  • Gemima Cody
Go-to dish: Classic cheese pizza with optional mortadella.
14/20

Customise your pizza at Carlton newcomer Capitano

  • Gemima Cody
Cool change: Spiced pumpkin creme diplomat, shiitake ice-cream and meringue at Laura.

Mornington glories: Who's keeping up with the Jackalopes?

  • Gemima Cody
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Spiced pumpkin waffle encircled by fruit, nuts and seeds.

Tall Timber and Touchwood team brings trendy Scandi cafe vibes to Sandy

  • Larissa Dubecki
Banh trang tron (rice paper salad).

If you like rice paper rolls, you'll love this salad

  • Besha Rodell
Opening snacks at Navi might include black garlic macarons (right).
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Good luck nabbing a table at Navi in Yarraville

  • Gemima Cody
Benzina Cantina brings the Mexican spirit to Preston.

Taco joint Benzina Cantina pulls no ponchos in Preston

  • Andrea McGinniss
Pork noodles at Shop Ramen.

Shop Ramen opens second kitchen in Preston

  • Anna Webster
Wagyu sirloin has been marinated in miso
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Is Richmond izakaya Future Future the future of dining?

  • Gemima Cody
Pani puri - crisp semolina puff with sprouts, finger lime and mint water.

Elichi brings a bite of Babu Ji to Black Rock

  • Anna Webster
Citrico's empanadas come with various fillings, including beef, pork braised in orange, and potato, leek and feta.

Ceviche, pisco sours and charry steaks at Citrico

  • Roslyn Grundy
Pissaladiere (Nicoise-style pizza) at Garcon Paris Steakhouse.

Entrecote CBD becomes Garcon Paris Steakhouse

  • Roslyn Grundy
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Waffles, cinnamon sugar, lemon curd, and honey nut clusters at Robert Gordon Kitchen, Pakenham.

Chef steps up to the plate at Robert Gordon Kitchen

  • Roslyn Grundy

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