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Melbourne’s Italian dining scene is historic, polished and full of variety, from hidden trattorias and elegant Flinders Lane restaurants to basement classics, handmade pasta

Melbourne’s French dining scene covers everything from classic Collins Street bistros and grand seafood dining rooms to French-inspired brunch, Block Arcade crêpes and laneway

North Melbourne’s dining scene is multicultural, practical and full of character, with standout spots for vegetarian Moroccan feasts, Ethiopian and Eritrean platters, Malaysian comfort

Port Melbourne’s dining scene is local, bayside and varied, with standout spots for polished gastropub meals, classic pub seafood, Greek souvlaki, serious steakhouse dining

Kensington’s dining scene is compact, local and full of variety, with standout spots for Italian food, historic pub meals, African and Middle Eastern flavours,

South Melbourne’s dining scene covers everything from casual Mexican and polished gastropub meals to specialty coffee, market-side seafood and Japanese comfort food. This guide

Flemington’s dining scene is local, multicultural and easy to enjoy, with standout spots for cosy brunch, Vietnamese comfort food, classic pub meals, Malaysian-Chinese yong

South Wharf is one of Melbourne’s most practical riverside dining precincts, with standout venues for Thai street food, cocktails, Bavarian beer-hall dining, casual bites

East Melbourne is a compact and convenient dining suburb, with standout spots for classic Italian, modern bistro food, brunch, burgers, steaks and event-day meals