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Clam Bar team opens subterranean Italian diner Neptune’s Grotto
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Clam Bar team opens subterranean Italian diner Neptune’s Grotto

The former Tokonoma space, right underneath Clam Bar, has been transformed into a New York-style bordello with a classic northern Italian menu.

  • by Scott Bolles

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Tacos to char kwai teow: 20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtime
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Tacos to char kwai teow: 20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtime

Loaded lobster rolls, best-in-class brisket, and noodles tossed expertly in the wok: our reviewers reveal their hitlists.

  • by Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
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Albury

Norma

Stripped-back, razor-sharp and pro-pasta.

Mr Vincenzo’s
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Mornington

Mr Vincenzo’s

Uncomplicated cooking in a Polaroid-ready room.

Bau Bau
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Mount Eliza

Bau Bau

Confident, elevated, loved by locals

Marchesa
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Kyneton

Marchesa

Small, busy and as harmonious as a barbershop quartet.

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Osteria Renata
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Prahran

Osteria Renata

First-class pasta and Italo vino in polished, pretty digs.

Lucia
Review
South Melbourne

Lucia

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

Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
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Fitzroy

Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca

More than cult sandwiches.

Pinotta
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Fitzroy North

Pinotta

Bright 50-seater with fresh energy.

Bar Olo
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Carlton

Bar Olo

Clubby mid-century cocktail den.

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