Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Delicious dosas, piquant Goan curries and the soft seductive tastes of India's south make this sizeable, well-established Darlinghurst restaurant a…
Must-see restaurants in Australia
Brisbane
Asian street food gets sexy at sleek, split-level Chu the Phat. Here, broth-bathed dumplings burst with smoked trout, while mung bean pancakes find their…
South Coast NSW
Parents driving the family down the South Coast for the holidays have long bribed the kids by promising a stop at this food truck if they were good along…
Great Ocean Road
This tiny cafe at the historic swing bridge (c 1934) has an appealing retro vibe. It's the place for single-origin coffee to go with a brioche filled with…
Melbourne
Celebrating its 90 years in 2018, Grossi is an Italian institution. Gilded plasterwork, chandeliers and 1930s Florentine Renaissance murals engender a…
Great Ocean Road
Overlooking the Anglesea River is this spruced-up weatherboard that exudes a nostalgic endless-summer beach vibe. It's best known for smoky flame-grilled…
Brisbane
'Little Sister' offers the pizzeria 2.0 experience: chianti bottles are ditched for organic and biodynamic wines, and Napoli posters for Bowie portraits…
Victoria
Even if you're not staying here, you can experience some royal treatment by dining in the sumptuous, light-filled Gallery Bistro, which serves European…
Victoria
The former Mr Carsisi has relaunched itself under this new identity, and though it still has the same tasteful ambience, it's now serving a classy menu of…
Melbourne
Set in Melbourne's first courthouse, this romantic Italian restaurant has soaring ceilings with rustically peeling walls, powder-blue banquettes and a…
Melbourne
This neighbourhood gem serves a produce-driven menu that gives vegetables the attention they deserve, while still offering locally sourced meat dishes. It…
Newtown & the Inner West
There's something very life-affirming about a good Greek restaurant, and this family-run taverna ticks all the boxes. The decor is restrained, with olive…
Brisbane
'Happiness never decreases by being shared.' So said the Buddha. The hordes at this casual, cavernous stalwart concur, sharing bowls of flavour-packed,…
Melbourne
A more recent addition from the team behind Rumi, this restaurant-wine-bar 'of Middle Eastern appearance' is the ultimate pre- and post-show spot, just…
Brisbane
The Gallery of Modern Art's luminous, fine-dining restaurant showcases native ingredients in a sophisticated, contemporary menu that might begin with raw…
Melbourne
Join the queue at Gelateria Primavera for gelati scooped from traditional pozzetti (metal tubs fitted into the bench). Next door the sandwich bar serves…
Brisbane
At West End's western edge, this airy, sustainable cafe-restaurant champions local produce and meat-free dining. Almost everything is made in-house,…
Brisbane
Polished, contemporary Chinese in a converted 1920s bank? Count us in. Paste hued and chandelier pimped, Donna Chang peddles superbly nuanced dishes like…
Gold Coast
This collaboration between Michelin-starred chef Mural and Sridhar Penumechu of the Saffron restaurant brings an exciting Indian-Asian fusion to Palazzo…
Noosa
Lunching ladies adore this casually chic, alfresco eatery. It's run by locally renowned chef David Rayner, whose vibrant, beautifully plated creations…
Melbourne
From the man behind Cumulus Inc, Andrew McConnell, comes this creative selection of pan-Asian sharing dishes, from dumplings to raw seafood to slow-cooked…
Melbourne
From the school of Melbourne wine bars with fantastic food comes Embla, a no-reservations spot favoured by the hospitality industry and city workers…
Brisbane
Behind French-lattice windows, Catbird Seat runs an intimate, soulful affair, its bentwood chairs, blackboard specials and petite bar paging a somewhat…
Darwin
Ask locals about fine dining in Darwin and they'll usually mention Hanuman. It's sophisticated but not stuffy. Enticing aromas of innovative Indian and…
Brisbane
Sydney's cult-status artisanal gelateria keeps Brisbanites cool with its extensive, rotating repertoire of freshly churned flavours. The emphasis is on…
Melbourne
Surveying the world from the old observation deck of the Rialto tower, Melbourne’s favoured spot for occasion dining has views to match its storied…
Noosa
Down an easy-to-miss path and up some stairs is one of Noosa's best pizzerias, a hip spot with bar seating, louvred windows and marine-themed street art…
Brisbane
Up a flight of stairs wedged between a discount chemist and a topless bar is this pared-back, loft-style favourite. Here, produce is king, translating…
Perth
One of Perth's most polished warehouse bistros, Petition manages to impress across all meal sittings with its inventive approach to local and seasonal…
South Coast NSW
Built in 1886 and heritage listed, the Scarborough Hotel boasts one of Australia's finest beer gardens. The ocean view is truly spectacular and the main…
South Coast NSW
Served in an elegant setting on Bannister’s Point, the British celebrity chef Rick Stein’s excellently selected and presented seafood matches the fine…
Brisbane
An idiosyncratic mix of midcentury design, antiques and Australian-themed street art, affable, homely Pablo is a brunch favourite among New Farmers. Local…
West Coast Australia
Vineyard views from Rustico's deck provide the background for a Spanish-influenced menu using the best of southwest Australian produce. Albany rock…
Melbourne
A well-considered place that mixes traditional Lebanese cooking with contemporary interpretations of old Persian dishes. The sigara boregi (cheese and…
Brisbane
Indulge in a little afternoon delight at Bacchus, a plush, gold-accented restaurant well-known for its afternoon high teas. Nibble elegantly from three…
Darwin
Boasting arguably Darwin's best cafe views, Belgian/Australian/Turkish-run De la Plage looks out over the Casuarina Coastal Reserve from a disused surf…
Melbourne
In a glorious Victorian villa, Woodland House is home turf for young-gun chefs Thomas Woods and Hayden McFarland, former sous chefs to lauded Melbourne…
Melbourne
The coffee is guaranteed to be good at this hideaway warehouse-conversion cafe. If you can't decide between house blend, speciality, black or white, there…
Melbourne
A wonderful amalgamation of Southeast Asian and Australian cuisine, Anchovy is a gem on an otherwise underwhelming strip. The elegant space features…
Brisbane
It's cool to be kind at this plant-based, gluten-free eatery, a modern, light-filled space within walking distance of South Bank. The menu is seasonal,…
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