Melbourne restaurateur, Matteo Bruno has brought an old-world European wine bar to Windsor’s Chapel Street and boy is it a stunner.

Under the guidance of owners Sumalee Sae-tang and Manpreet Singh (Sabai), Thai gastrobar LadyBoy serves up an impeccable menu of contemporary Thai food and drink. 

Opened in Autumn 2018, Chinacy Restaurant & Bar strikes a balance between Chinese and Australian cultures and hospitality. The name 'Chinacy' is a portmanteau of the words 'Chinese' and 'harmony' and the restaurant lives up to this name perfectly.

Port Melbourne’s popular Ciao Cielo has relocated to a bigger space in a stunning heritage listed building after enjoying eight years success

Tucked away in the Liverpool St, Hochi Mama serves up a delicious spin on traditional Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. 

The brainchild of Chef Dylan Evans whose resume includes stints at some of the best restaurants in the world including Noma (Denmark), Caddie is a venue which is versatile enough to take you from a drink at the bar over some snacks to a decadent long dinner.

Vegie Bar is an iconic Melbourne institution which boasts a stunning selection of vegan and vegetarian food and drink options.

Set in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Immerse is a stunning backdrop for a picturesque weekend lunch.

Alter Dining is the latest venue from the Commune Group as they enter a new era showcasing a more considered restaurant experience that encapsulates modern-day Melbourne, where cultures and cuisines align. 

The Wayside Inn has long been recognised as a destination for enjoying the finer things in life, namely good, hearty food and a tipple or three.

First opening its doors in late August 2017, Chameleon Junction is the socially conscious venue created by hospitality veterans Harriet Pellizzer and Executive Chef ‘Tinka’ Lander. 

Son in Law embodies the vibrancy of Collingwood through its bright, bold and energetic food offerings and design.

Breathing fresh air into Fitzroy’s dining scene, Ryne is the perfect scene for sharing bottles of wine over stunning Modern European cuisine.

The Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld is, quite simply, spectacular in every way.  

With locations in Kensington, the CBD, Richmond, Brunswick and St Kilda, I Love Dumplings is a stunning group of restaurants serving moreish Chinese cuisine. 


High tea is all about tradition and grandeur and where more traditional or grand to indulge in this decadent ritual than The Hotel Windsor in Melbourne, which has been serving its sumptuous Afternoon Tea since 1883.

Boasting some of the best views, food, wine and service that Melbourne has to offer, Taxi Kitchen has established itself as one of Melbourne’s prime dining destinations.

Trunk Restaurant & Bar offers a delicious Mediterranean inspired menu which heroes local produce. 

Designer hotel QT Melbourne‘s Pascale Bar & Grill has recently welcomed Executive Chef Andy Harmer's (Vue de Monde, The Point, D.O.M).

Tokosan opened up on Greville Street, Prahran late last year as the 'cheeky sister' to Toko (complete with a karaoke room!) and offers a fast-casual dining experience set against a cool Japanese style backdrop. 

Located on Collingwood’s bustling Smith Street, Bowl Bowl Dumpling Bar is a local favourite.

Osteria 20 is a stunning Italian eatery on Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. If you are looking for a sophisticated yet rustic Italian feasting experience, this restaurant should be at the top of your list.

Last month saw the opening of the highly anticipated The Albion.

In truly Melbourne style, Archie Green is tucked away in a laneway. Venture in and your eyes will be greeted with a slick all-day dining venue which boasts plenty of splashes of greenery (as its name would suggests). 

Meat lover haven Fancy Hank’s has a new menu and boy is it a crowd pleaser. The reinvigorated menu of American-style slow-cooked barbecue is everything loyal followers have come to love and more.

The story goes like this. Passionate owner Carmel Pietromartire leaves her corporate high flying life to pursue her love for food and wine.

Channelling New York hospitality establishments espousing casual grandeur, stylish steak house and brunch hot spot, Angus & Bon has opened a fiery blaze on Greville Street, Prahran.

Finding a home on bustling Clayton Road in Clayton, Twosome Story exudes a casual and welcoming environment.

Recently opened Farro has truly established themselves as maestros of the Fitzroy pizza scene. If you are looking for quality pizzas of the gourmet kind, this pizzeria should be at the top of your list.

Rococo is a vibrant chain of restaurants in St Kilda and Hawthorn. High energy dining in a unique space, Rococo has a cosmopolitan glow about it with a downtown design.