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SHOP 225

SHOP 225

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Pascoe Vale

Award-Winning Pizza At Shop 225 PizzeriaBook NowJoin us at Shop 225 Pizzeria in Pascoe Vale for an award-winning Italian dining experience, home to Australia’s best pizza and ranked among the world’s top 30. Enjoy handcrafted Neapolitan-style pi...
Gracie's Restaurant

Gracie's Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Strath Creek

Gracie's Restaurant Flowerdale EstateSet in Flowerdale Estate’s historic 1842 homestead, Gracie's is led by Michelin-star experienced Executive Chef Dominic Grundy and is a regional food lover's ideal destination. Premium quality, in-...
Los AmantesBrunswick After DarkTucked just over the train line on Victoria Street, Los Amantes is a vibrant late-night cantina-style taqueria with warm brick interiors, a jasmine-scented courtyard, and a menu full of authentic M...
La Salita

La Salita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bundoora

Nestled on Scholar Drive in Bundoora, La Salita is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant where the age-old tradition of woodfire cooking takes centre stage. With a passion for authentic Italian fl...
Zsa’s Bistro

Zsa’s Bistro

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Northcote

Wednesday Nights - Harry's Mussels $25 bowls of fresh musselEvery Wednesday we get a haul of fresh mussels from our mate Harry at Flinders Mussels. Choose from 2 different types of bowls of mussels for $25 or $35 with a glass of really good wine - Moules F...
Bar Taralli

Bar Taralli

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

North Melbourne

Southern Italy's Bold Rustic Flavour Hits North MelbourneBook your table now!Nestled on Errol Street, North Melbourne, Bar Taralli brings bold Southern Italy to Melbourne. Chef Salvatore Giorgio crafts rustic Campania, Puglia, Sicilian & Calabrian dishes. Think warm house...
Oh Loretta Wine Bar

Oh Loretta Wine Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Northcote

A lively local favourite on High Street in Northcote, Oh Loretta Wine Bar is all about honest hospitality, great drinks and a relaxed community vibe. The bar proudly supports small growers, indepen...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Indian"
Machan Indian Restaurant

Machan Indian Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Eltham

Located on Main Road, Eltham, Machan Indian Restaurant is a long-standing local favourite bringing the rich diversity of Indian cuisine to Melbourne’s north-east. Established in 2003, Machan has bu...
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Brunswick East

Restaurant & Catering Association
Offering an ideal respite from the worries of the world, Kumo Izakaya on Lygon Street in East Brunswick features eclectic Japanese style and a creative menu. Seamlessly blending the industrial and ...
Convenience is having your dinner inside the movie theatre at ArtDeco Bar and Kitchen on Craigieburn Road and then taking a couple of steps to your seat with popcorn in hand, ready to chill out. Th...
On Mt Alexander Road in Essendon, Mamma Lina’s Café Restaurant blends modern Australian cooking with a refined touch of Italian influence. The result is a vibrant, contemporary menu spanning breakf...
Antalya Turkish Restaurant

Antalya Turkish Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coburg

Set on Sydney Road in Coburg, Antalya Turkish Restaurant is a welcoming local favourite serving the authentic flavours of Turkey in the heart of Melbourne. The menu celebrates time-honoured recipes...
Casually Refined Dining & Curated WinesSeasonal DishesAt Bar Libretto, we’re a casually refined wine bar and dining destination in the heart of Ascot Vale, focused on seasonally inspired bistro-style food and an exceptional selection of wines, craft b...
Nestled in the heart of Essendon, Hold Bar & Eatery on Fletcher Street delivers an inclusive and aesthetic dining destination from brunch until dinner. This illegitimate love child of a wine bar sl...
Little Black Pig & Sons

Little Black Pig & Sons

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Heidelberg

Little Black Pig & Sons on Burgundy Street in Heidelberg is a warm and inviting dining destination that celebrates seasonal produce, European-inspired flavours and a passion for fine food. The rest...
Happy HourFriday 4 pm-6 pm$6 pots, $12 pints, $8 house wine & sparkling, $12 Aperol Spritz. Complimentary bar snacks 5 pm–6 pm, to book your table, call (03) 9379 1812.
Greasy Zoes

Greasy Zoes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Hurstbridge

16 Chef Hat Award
Etta

Etta

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Brunswick East

12 Chef Hat Award
Borgo Food and Wine

Borgo Food and Wine

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Ascot Vale

Bringing the flavours of Abruzzo and Piemonte to Union Road in Ascot Vale, Borgo Food & Wine is a boutique Italian restaurant celebrating regional tradition with modern warmth. The menu highlights ...
"More than just FOOD!"
Founded on a concept of open hospitality and a mindfulness of our tread, head to Moroccan Soup Bar on Boundary Road in North for vegetarian fare with flair. Whether you are a one-time eater or a re...