• The dish

We asked tennis stars where they love to eat out in Melbourne – and one place kept lobbing up

The perennially popular Flinders Lane restaurant is a hit with tennis players and fans alike. From Ash Barty to Frances Tiafoe, here are their favourites.

• January 22, 2025
• Jane Rocca

• Collection
• Sandwiches

Five top tennis-watching snacks to serve this weekend

Set yourself up for a big weekend of sport ahead with these burgers, buns and sandwiches, perfect for summer grazing.

• The dish

‘I’m a massive burger lover’: The restaurants, rooftops and dishes Jelena Dokic thinks are ace

The tennis legend turned author and commentator shares her favourite places to eat and drink in Melbourne, Sydney and Zagreb, plus what she likes to eat at home.

• January 17, 2025
• Jane Rocca

• Good Food Guide

Lob up to these 10 highly rated restaurants within a 20 minute walk to the tennis

When it comes to quality dining mere minutes from centre court, Melbourne smashes it. Here are 10 of the best spots to eat out before or after the tennis.

• January 10, 2025
• Andrea McGinniss and Good Food Guide reviewers

• The dish

Two-hatted chef Brigitte Hafner’s favourite venues (and the dishes so good they almost made her cry)

Tedesca Osteria’s star chef will take Australian Open dining to dazzling heights. But first shares her favourite dining out tips – and some sage cooking wisdom, too.

• January 10, 2025
• Jane Rocca

• Restaurant news

Two-hatted Tedesca tops the Australian Open’s ace new dining options

What to hit up this summer at everyone’s favourite grand slam, including debut offerings from Julia Busuttil Nishimura, A1 Bakery, Piccolo Panini Bar and more.

• October 10, 2024
• Tomas Telegramma

• The dish

‘I’m a big carb man’: The pasta dish Alex de Minaur loves to smash (and where he eats it in Melbourne)

The top Australian tennis player’s parents met at an Italian restaurant, so it’s only natural he’s a “big carb man” with a love of Italian cuisine.

• January 12, 2024
• Jane Rocca

• Good Food recommends

From budget to blowout: The essential guide to eating and drinking at the Australian Open

Expect Italian favourites straight from Lygon Street, mezze from the Middle East, bites for the kids, and sandwiches. Lots of sandwiches.

• January 11, 2024
• Emma Breheny