It may not be Melbourne’s best French restaurant. But it might be the city’s best-loved bistro.
Nostalgic for those elegant bistros of the not-too-distant past? Even if you weren’t there,you’ll recognise the appeal of this Carlton newcomer.
Justin Hemmes’ latest venue is a high-energy rabbit warren of a space with a menu that’s just as super-charged.
There’s nothing quite like this caviar-topped dish in Sydney,and there isn’t a restaurant quite like Ester either.
Flavours from all over the city make unusual friends on Penelope’s adventurous menu.
There are a few notable changes at the newly refurbished fine diner,but those spectacular views aren’t one of them.
Bloody delicious cocktails. Hyper-elevated bar snacks. Friendly staff. All this wine bar needs is a crowd.
Casa Esquina’s menu includes 10 different dishes from the parrilla,from Gundagai lamb tomahawk chops to a one-kilo dry-aged Ranger’s Valley Black Market rib-eye.
Up-and-coming talent Jamie Robertson works with former Sepia chef Martin Benn to create a seasonal menu that’s wood-fired and Japanese-inflected.
Saint George’s beachy cocktails,proteins with pizazz and cared-for fish dishes may finally help revive Fitzroy Street’s fortunes.