Florentino

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Standing on Bourke Street for close to a century, Florentino is an Italian fine-dining institution that has long been part of Melbourne’s dining life, reflecting a particular idea of hospitality that values time, generosity and permanence. The menu, classic and opulent, draws on the dining room’s grand, old-world tradition, with thoughtful modern refinements made for dining now.

Address: 80 Bourke St First Floor

PS40

Sydney, NSW

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 40 King St Enter Skittle Ln

Caretaker's Cottage

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Positioned in a quaint spot in Melbourne's scenic surroundings, modern hospitality in a beautiful old cottage. Smart drinks, top tunes & fun times.

Address: 139-141 Little Lonsdale St

Gimlet

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: European

Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.

Address: 33 Russell St

Embla

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian

Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.

Address: 122 Russell 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

Native

Singapore, Singapore

Cuisines: Singaporean, Cocktail