Eat & Drink

Here's everything you need to know that's happening across the Melbourne food scene.

Melbourne food creator Kate Neville opens her saved folder and shares the bakeries, bars and restaurants she actually returns to, from Iris the Bakery and Old Palm Liquor, to Suze and Melitta Next Door.

For the foodies in our midst

The only way to dine this winter.

Melbourne’s best lasagne nights are serving serious winter comfort, from North Fitzroy Arms’ Saturday tray of Lasagne Verde alla Bolognese to $18 Sundays at Gracie’s Wine Room and Wednesday lunch at Dr Morse.

These warm and welcoming local pubs are always open for a pint, a parma and friendly chat.

Coburg’s bar scene has graduated well beyond the standard local.

This one's for the truffle lovers.

The best chocolate treats in Melbourne for you to try this World Chocolate Day, including Tarts Anon’s s’mores tart, Julietta’s chocolate mousse, Cutler & Co’s gâteau, Morning Market’s flourless chocolate cake, Calle Bakery’s hot chocolate croissant wheel, Maison Bâtard’s mousse and Puffy Bakehouse’s dark chocolate cake.

Slurp it out and warm yourself right down to your tippy-toes at the best ramen in Melbourne.

Melbourne’s 2026 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards entries show a city leaning into heritage, mood and dramatic first impressions, with standout venues including Mondo, The Waterside, Maison Bâtard, Lafayette, Restaurant II.II.VI, Coupette, Barbaros, Foundry and Steer Dining Room.

Looking for your next date night dinner inspiration? These new restaurants in Melbourne will surely hit the spot!