Sophisticated dining at Punch Lane in Melbourne’s CBD.
14.5/20

Punch Lane

If sophisti-casual was a word,this place would define it.

Prawn toast joins the snack-heavy menu at 81 Bay,the wine bar next to Baix.

Baix&81 Bay

Ian Curley’s luxe Brighton restaurant and wine bar.

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Pinotta is a Fitzroy North favourite.

It’s the end of an era for a much-loved,recently hatted Fitzroy North bistro

It’s the final weeks of a 14-year-old favourite that’s in its “golden period”. And what could come next equals a big change in direction.

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Paccheri with sausage,porcini and cavolo nero ragu.

Decca

An 80-seat restaurant and wine bar with a “loosely Italian” menu.

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Winston’s offers many of the European bistro mainstays.

Winston’s

Bringing European bistro fare to the bayside.

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The bullhorn peppers and tartine at Ophelia.

Ophelia Westgarth

Go from coffee to cocktails at this part-cafe,part-wine bar.

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Ricotta gnocchi and other assorted dishes.

Cheri

A European-style patisserie and cafe serving everything from pastries to pizza.

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Inside Juniper.

Juniper

The southside sibling cafe to cult-favourite Florian.

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Colourful goodies line the shelves at Wild Life’s spin-off Superette.

Wild Life Superette

Wild Life Bakery’s convenience store spin-off.

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At Grana,shoppers can sit down for snacks such as baked brie.

Grana

Lygon Street deli and wine bar by the team behind Tipo 00.

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