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Backstreet pubs to pizza joints: 30 top spots from Victoria’s restaurant young guns

The next gen of front-of-house talent spills on the places you’ll find them on their days off.

• February 26, 2025

• Best of

Noodle soup to hot pot-barbecue: 10 of Melbourne’s latest and greatest Thai restaurants

Take your pick of these communal barbecue feasts, speedy venues for solo bowls, and surprising backstreet finds where drinks and food go hand-in-hand.

• February 20, 2025
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The complete list of venues in The Age Good Food Guide 2025, by region

From three-hatted fine diners to budget-friendly Critics’ Picks, here are the best places to dine in Victoria right now.

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Regional Victoria

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in Regional Victoria including Central Victoria, Geelong & Bellarine, Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Northern Victoria, Western Victoria and Yarra Valley.

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Yarra Valley

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in the Yarra Valley.

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Western Victoria

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in Western Victoria.

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Northern Victoria

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in Northern Victoria.

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Mornington Peninsula

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in the Mornington Peninsula.

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Gippsland

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in Gippsland.

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Geelong & Bellarine

Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in Geelong & Bellarine.