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Mortadeli’s meatball sub with basil pesto and parmigiano.

Torquay’s Mortadeli combines its sandwich shop, deli and pasta bar under one roof

Here’s what to expect from the new phase of the Surf Coast deli and cafe.

  • Emma Breheny
Times New Roman’s napolitana pasta.

The hot new Lygon Street Italian restaurant where pasta starts at $6

Times New Roman is difficult to Google but easy to love for its affordable spaghetti, wine and penchant for Cheezels.

  • Dani Valent
Tiramisu at Central Park Cellars in Glen Iris.
13.5/20

Our critic liked this local hangout in the leafy east so much, she visited it twice in one day

And after tasting the “flawless” tiramisu, she’s already planning visit number three.

  • Dani Valent
Good Food hat15/20

Newtown’s new grown-up candlelit Italian restaurant just scored a hat

Must-order lamb, bouncy gnudi and a cassata for the ages are among the compelling reasons to visit Osteria Mucca.

  • David Matthews
Local designer Luchetti Krelle captures all the best bits of Australian life by the coast.
Good Food hat15/20

This breezy new beach spot from a top Italian chef ‘feels made to go from surf-to-seat’

Ormeggio chef Alessandro Pavoni’s Manly venture has a bar, cafe-gelateria and restaurant, Cibaria, serving exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats.

  • Myffy Rigby
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Middle Park European is set to open June 3.

Middle Park finally gets its moment as a new bar and bistro opens in the suburb

From the owner of Tartine and Ned’s Bake, Middle Park European is a long-awaited diner for pasta and steak frites in the Melbourne neighbourhood.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Assorted cannoli from T. Cavallaro & Sons.

T. Cavallaro & Sons

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Outside Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar.

Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Brunetti restaurant in Lygon St, Carlton.

Brunetti Classico

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Marios on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Marios

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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