As the vines turn golden and the air in the Yarra Valley takes on a crisp autumn edge, there are few places more inviting for a long lunch than Isabella’s Restaurant at Rochford Wines.

Tucked away along the bustling main street of Cowes, Pino's Trattoria has long been considered one of Phillip Island’s dining institutions.

Tucked within the leafy surrounds of Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island, Flametrees Restaurant, Cafe & Bar offers a relaxed yet polished dining experience that feels perfectly suited to a Phillip Island escape.

Beach HQ is the kind of place visitors gravitate towards for a long lunch or relaxed dinner after a day exploring Phillip Island’s rugged coastline and wildlife attractions.

Set within the heart of Moama, Junction is one of the region’s standout dining destinations, bringing together sophisticated contemporary cooking, local produce and the rich history of the Murray River.

Warm, energetic and effortlessly stylish, Embr captures the kind of convivial dining experience Australians can’t get enough of right now.

Opa Echuca is bringing the spirit of a modern Greek taverna to the heart of the Murray.

Located within Moama Bowling Club, The Bistro offers a relaxed and family-friendly dining experience that makes it an easy choice for visitors to the Echuca-Moama region.

Melbourne’s love affair with low-and-slow barbecue continues to grow, and now the city’s north has a destination that delivers the full experience.

Now, with a refreshed menu and the appointment of new head chef Ian Ho, the restaurant enters a compelling new chapter—one that feels both grounded in tradition and unmistakably contemporary.

Shelly, the latest concept from the team behind Shelanous, is less a restaurant and more a three-hour descent into joyful chaos—equal parts degustation, immersive theatre and communal experiment.

The eastern suburbs have a fresh new dining destination, with the opening of The Groove Train Blackburn injecting warmth, generosity and plenty of flavour into Whitehorse Road.

Step through the doors of 98 Lygon St and you could swear you’ve crossed continents.

Banksia, led by Head Chef Nishant Arora, brings an elegance that feels effortless—rooted in skill, shaped by experience, and softened with warmth.

Perched on level 80 of The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Atria isn’t just Melbourne’s highest dining destination—it’s one of its most elevated experiences in every sense.

Windows Restaurant at Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park invites guests to rediscover refined dining.

Melbourne’s dining scene has just ascended to new heights with the arrival of Zekkai, a sky-high penthouse restaurant, cocktail bar, and club that brings together world-class Japanese dining, curated drinks, and an atmosphere of sheer sophistication.

One of Brisbane’s most celebrated dining destinations has spread its wings south, with Blackbird Melbourne now open on Flinders Lane.

In the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, a striking five-storey building that once housed a century-old Chinese herbal medicine shop now hums with quiet reverence.

Melbourne’s love of ribs just got a serious upgrade with the opening of Ribs & Rumps in Ringwood.

Helmed by chefs Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij and Top Russell, this one-Michelin-starred restaurant draws diners into a multi-room space that feels intimate yet quietly theatrical — the perfect stage for an evening of culinary storytelling.

Perched on the 57th and 58th floors, crowned by a helipad-turned-rooftop bar atop The Empire, Nobu Bangkok is the world’s highest Nobu, fusing Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned contemporary Japanese cuisine with a touch of tropical Peruvian flair.

A small corner shop with world-class swagger — that’s the story of Shop 225 in Pascoe Vale South, the cult neighbourhood pizzeria founded by Lorenzo Tron.

Set beneath soaring ceilings with elegant columns and sunlit windows, the space is as grand as it is inviting—a place where mornings unfold with a sense of occasion.

La Scala is a dining destination that celebrates the vibrant flavours and sun-kissed charm of the Italian Mediterranean coast.

KHAAN, the brainchild of award-winning chef Sujira ‘Aom’ Pongmorn, offers an extraordinary 11-course tasting menu that transforms everyday dishes into elevated expressions of flavour, memory, and place.

Set against the glittering backdrop of the Chao Phraya River, Siam Tea Room at Asiatique The Riverfront offers more than just a meal – it’s a warm and authentic introduction to Thailand’s rich gastronomic heritage.

There’s something liberating about handing over the menu and saying, “You choose.” At Khao San Sek, the latest culinary venture from the award-winning Chef “Pam” Pichaya Soontornyanakij, that trust feels well placed.

Perched dramatically on the 37th floor of the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Akira Back Bangkok is more than just a restaurant—it’s the latest global outpost from Akira Back, the award-winning Korean-born, American-raised chef who is redefining Asian cuisine for a new generation.

This stylish trattoria makes for the perfect midday retreat — whether you’re breaking up a day of sightseeing or seeking a relaxed yet sophisticated business lunch.