Savoury buckwheat taiyaki,a fish-shaped Japanese waffle.

YTB

Formerly Yugen Tea Bar,now with more approachable cafe fare.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Poached peach pancake with whipped vanilla cream.

Como Lane

Scott Pickett’s first full-service cafe.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Outside Gracie’s on Toorak Road.

Gracie’s Wine Room

Chilled wine and share plates in a sun-drenched courtyard.

  • Emily Holgate andTomas Telegramma
Inside Blakeaway’s boutique grocer in South Yarra.

Blakeaway

Find everything from fancy produce and homewares to tonight’s dinner.

  • Emma Breheny
Taramasolata,bread and octopus.

Astoria Bar Ke Grill

Home-style Hellenic cuisine in a 129-year-old terrace.

  • Daniela Frangos
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Critics'Pick

‘Glammed-up bordello appeal’:Peek inside the southside bar where photos aren’t allowed

Come for the stellar French wine list and stay for the snacks at this exciting update to one of the city’s best-loved bistros.

  • Besha Rodell
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France-Soir

The tri-colour neon sign has glowed for close to 40 years,but France-Soir remains a benchmark for Melbourne-French restaurants.

Lamb sweetbread with macadamia,saltbush,and rosemary flower at Omnia.
Good Food hat15/20

Omnia

Beautiful bistro known for its duck dish.

Mullet with pickled chilli.
Good Food hat15/20

Dainty on Toorak

Equal parts flavourful and fancy.

Poached southern rock lobster with trout roe and marie rose.
14.5/20

Botanical Hotel

Where the heels are high and the RMs shine.