Udon carbonara with charred kaiserfleisch,a soft egg and pepper.

Sana Coffee

Japanese-inspired cafe fare,just back from the water.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Pizzette makes more than 20 different styles of pizza al taglio.

Pizzette

Home to more than 20 “pizza al taglio” slices.

  • Emma Breheny
Southern Italian dishes dominate at Bar Taralli.

Bar Taralli

Serving southern Italian cuisine that’s far from generic.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The crispu pork banh mi at Banh Mi Hoi An.

Banh Mi Hoi An

Authentic Vietnamese rolls by a husband-and-wife duo.

  • Emily Holgate
Caffe Greco gives equal billing to Greek and Italian dishes on its menu.

Caffe Greco

A revived Melbourne dining icon from the ’90s.

  • Emma Breheny
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The famous chook sandwich.

Hector’s Deli

Serving fresh sandwiches and cheesy toasties in an industrial-style space.

  • Tomas Telegramma andEmily Holgate
The HCT – ham and cheese toastie – at Hector’s.

Hector’s Deli

The flagship for one of Melbourne’s most iconic sandwich shops.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Preparing scrolls at Hector’s Bakery.

Hector’s Bakery

Sandwiches and baked goods by the Hector’s Deli team.

  • Emily Holgate
The sausage muffin.

Hector’s Deli

ACBD takeaway spot for grab-and-go sangers.

  • Emma Breheny
Kaprica is pure Melbourne,with high ceilings and white walls and simple wooden tables and chair.
Critics'Pick

Why this ‘pure Melbourne’ trattoria is attracting a new wave of admirers

The Carlton favourite has long delivered just about everything you’d want from a casual neighbourhood restaurant,says our critic. Now Gen Z has discovered its appeal,too.

  • Besha Rodell