Enjoy a Greek feast at Taverna.
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‘Olive oily,lemony,salty deliciousness’:This corner is a rollicking Greek party once more

Taverna was created in a hurry,but it’s instantly timeless,writes Dani Valent. And there’s a lot of Hellenic history here.

  • Dani Valent
Eleven Barrack is banking on the market for plush dining rooms.
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This new two-hatted grill is so good,our critic booked it for his birthday

Eleven Barrack pushes beyond the usual surf-and-turf trappings to create a singular restaurant,complete with a baby grand and live pianist.

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Juni opened on Exhibition Street in late November.
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Fun drinks,disappointing duck:Critic sees red at new modern Asian hot spot

The mood-lit restaurant plays it safe with a selection of greatest hits from Michael Lambie’s pan-Asian playbook.

  • Besha Rodell
Amatrice Rooftop is a red velvet and stone salon up in the clouds.
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This swanky rooftop Italian restaurant has a lot going for it,but leaves our critic baffled

Dani Valent reviews the views and set menus at Melbourne’s Amatrice.

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Marmelo at Melbourne Place.
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Avoiding what’s obvious and popular,this hotel restaurant feels properly new

Focused on the food of Portugal,Marmelo is one of the more exciting restaurants to open in recent memory.

  • Besha Rodell
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Homely and warming at Earth Walker&Co.

This candlelit South Coast cafe-restaurant serves medieval feasts fit for a king

Lush and dramatic dishes made from seasonal produce over an open fire are at the heart of Coledale’s cosy coastal cafe-restaurant Earth Walker& Co.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Big,and brash,and fun:The ground floor of Maison Batard.
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‘Eye-wateringly expensive’:Does Maison Batard stand up to its prices and hype?

Chris Lucas’ ambitious four-level venue is Melbourne’s “opening of the season”. Here’s our critic’s verdict.

  • Besha Rodell
El Manara’s chef-owner Amir Sayah has been a fixture of Haldon Street since 1989.
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Don’t miss the ‘Lamborghini of snacks’ at one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venues

Perfectly seasoned falafel and a mixed plate that’s extraordinary value for $26 are among the dishes that keep diners flocking to this spot that opened in 1989.

  • Myffy Rigby
One of the pastel-heavy murals at Marmont.
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Plumped up desserts and corporate vibes:Our critic’s verdict on Crown’s glitzy new restaurant

It might have little to do with its namesake Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont,but it’s serving sexed up and lascivious cornbread.

  • Besha Rodell
Tchouktchouka and eggs.

Like shakshuka? You’ll love this cafe’s sizzling Tunisian version tchouktchouka

The dishes of Tunisia,Morocco and Algeria are brought to life with love.

  • Lee Tran Lam