Love Letter

Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Australian, Modern Australian

At Love Letter we are a semi-fine diner restaurant with a weekly rotating chaos menu, featuring modern-Australian, French influence and a nostalgic lean towards the food that we grew up eating in Aussie, Jewish and Italian households. Think old school French bistro classics with modern Australian flair, rotating snacks and weekly specials.

Address: 144 Bridge Rd

Marquis of Lorne

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Address: 411 George St

Tipo 00

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Italian pasta bar celebrated for its hand-made dishes and warm, intimate atmosphere. Chef Andreas Papadakis crafts refined simplicity — from silky tagliolini to rich squid ink pasta — earning Tipo 00 a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants.

Address: 361 Little Bourke St

Patricia Coffee Brewers

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

Tiny, standing-room-only coffee bar tucked between Melbourne’s laneways, serving some of the city’s best espresso with unmatched precision and charm. Patricia proves that good coffee doesn’t need a seat — just skill, speed, and style.

Address: Rear of 493-495 Little Bourke St

Builders Arms Hotel

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,

A place with two dining areas—the bistro and the public bar—that serves an à la carte menu with a variety of daily specials.

Address: 211 Gertrude St

Soi 38 Melbourne

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Thai

Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.

Address: 38 Royal Ln

Stefanino Panino e Vino

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Sandwich/Subs

Address: Collingwood Yards Unit 4/30 Perry St

France-Soir

South Yarra, VIC

Cuisines: French

Address: 11 Toorak Rd

Jinda Thai Restaurant

Abbotsford, VIC

Cuisines: Thai

Address: 1 Ferguson St

1800 Lasagne

Thornbury, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Address: 653 High St

Yugen Dining

South Yarra, VIC

Cuisines: Japanese, Asian Fusion

Address: 605 Chapel St

Great Northern Hotel

Carlton North, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Craft beers and traditional pub fare are served at this laid-back 1880s drinking establishment with a bustling beer garden.

Address: 644 Rathdowne St

Spread Eagle Hotel

Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Address: 372 Bridge Rd

Kekou

Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Asian

Address: 396 Bridge Rd

Royal Oak Hotel

Fitzroy North, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 442 Nicholson St

Wolf and Swill

Thornbury, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 826 High St

Nico's Sandwich Deli

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines:

A European-style sandwich bar serving quick, fresh grab-and-go lunches.

Address: 535 Little Lonsdale St

France Soir

South Yarra, VIC

Cuisines: French

A Melbourne institution since 1986, it charms with classic French cuisine and an extensive wine list in an authentic brasserie setting.

Address: 11 Toorak Rd

My Oh My

Cremorne, VIC

Cuisines: Brunch, Coffee

Address: 232 Swan St

Jim's Greek Tavern 1st Greek Taverna

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Greek

Address: 32 Johnston St

Agapi Restaurant - Melbourne

Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Greek

Address: 262 Swan St

South of Johnston

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Brunch, Cocktail

Address: 46 Oxford Street