Melbourne
Ask any westsider where to find the best Indian and they'll tell you it's here. Aangan is nothing flash, but it's cheap, flavour-filled and speedy. It's…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Launceston
This much-loved Italian restaurant is the type of place where local families celebrate big occasions and young couples come for first dates. The tight…
Wellington
Enigmatic Enigma is the pick of the late-night coffee haunts around Courtenay Pl – a grungy, weathered, lived-in and loved-in cafe serving bagels, lasagne…
Port Douglas
This local institution was moved out of its overwater location on Dickson Inlet in 2018, but it has been reborn across the road on Wharf St. No water…
Townsville
Although the favoured high-end dining experience for Townsville's posh set doesn't look very stylish upon entry, the bar is slick, the service is fussy…
South Coast NSW
Candy-sweet decor suits the full cake displays at the Gundary Kitchen: lemon tart, caramel triangles and a toothsome almond wheel. Iced coffee arrives…
Newcastle
In a striking, high-ceilinged former bank building that at first seems too big for it, this friendly cafe specialises in wholefoods. Textures, colours and…
South Coast NSW
Overlooking the marina, this smart takeaway joint is the reincarnation of the original fishermen’s co-op, cooking all the deep-fried classics to order, as…
West Coast Australia
Unionise your hangover at this marina-side cafe: a big bowl of chilli mussels with fresh bread will right your rudder, or maybe some pumpkin-and-leek…
Byron Bay
Located in Suffolk Park, a 10-minute drive from Byron's centre, this colourful Mexican cantina is tucked at the back of a group of shops. Drop by to lunch…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Legendary Coluzzi has been here since 1957 and still attracts an odd-ball mix of old Italian gents, lycra-clad cyclists, judges, Kings Cross dealers,…
South Coast NSW
Generous platefuls of grilled barramundi, crumbed calamari and parsley-flecked prawns offer a variety of ways to enjoy Kiama favourite fish and chips…
Kangaroo Island
Run by a local oyster farm, this little shack acts as an outlet for sustainable seafood producers from all over KI. Oysters, marron, abalone, King George…
New South Wales
Locals love this friendly cafe which brings Middle Eastern and Western flavours together to create wonderful breakfasts and healthy lunches including…
North Island
Despite its insalubrious location in a car park near the mall, this breezy modern pub is a good place to drink, watch the rugby or catch a band. The food…
West Coast Australia
Best bet for families or large groups, Occy's does not disappoint, from its colourful street front to its friendly staff serving crowd-pleasers such as…
South Coast NSW
A friendly skeleton adorns the logo of this inventive veggie hangout in the middle of pretty Lamont St. Aside from the fine coffee and sweets, you can…
Victoria
Repurposed furniture and country cottage chic combine at this friendly cafe that does good coffee, hearty counter food and a fine line in fruit-laden…
New South Wales
The plougman's lunch mixed platter is a great lunch choice at this cafe away from the centre of town, but so is anything on the changing blackboard menu…
Dunedin & Otago
Midori, housed in a heritage stone building, serves sashimi and sushi that make the most of fresh local seafood. Other carefully prepared dishes include…
New South Wales
An old-school rural Australian Chinese restaurant (with a fabulous, golden-arched, dragon-festooned dining room straight from the 1980s), the Sea Dragon…
Launceston
In a converted chunky-concrete power station next to the Queen Victoria Museum, this cool cafe serves creative local, organic dishes to architecture…
Coromandel Peninsula
Views of the Whitianga marina – including the sleepy ferry crossing to Ferry Landing – provide the backdrop for relaxed but stylish dining. In summer the…
Auckland Region
Located amid the heritage vibe of Lopdell House, Deco's decor channels a Turkish ambience, while the menu combines Anatolian classics with a broader…
Gold Coast
Ze PIckle might overwhelm the burger purist but it does a roaring trade in its signature hand-pressed Wagyu mince burgers, available straight-up or as a…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Don't be put off by the fluorescent lighting and the lunch-bar feel; this unassuming restaurant is one of Dargaville's best. The flavour-filled Northern…
Northern Territory
The most sophisticated dining option at Kings Canyon Resort, Carmichael's uses local ingredients where possible in dishes such as kangaroo satay, pan…
Victoria
A classy operation in the centre of Bendigo's art district, this suave bistro is known for its buttery homemade croissants and pastries, European…
Western Australia
In the evenings, this place fills up with a lively crowd of miners, younger locals and visitors, with many congregating around the bar (standard beers on…
Great Ocean Road
Apostle Whey Cheese offers free tastings of delectable, award-winning blue cheeses, bries, cow's-milk feta and gumtree-smoked cheddar on its dairy farm…
Victoria
Breakfast, brunch or lunch at Mister Raymond is a good choice, with blue-swimmer-crab omelettes, smashed pumpkin and feta on sourdough, pulled-pork and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This is as much bookshop and offbeat clothing store as cafe, with all the crystals, wind chimes, batik sarongs and organic delights you would expect. Pop…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Authentic Indian curries (gluten-free) with lots of vegetarian options make this a popular dine-in or takeaway place on Atherton's main street. Rich…
Queenstown
Who knew a burger joint could ever be a destination restaurant? Such are the queues at Fergburger that it often looks like an All Blacks scrum out the…
Great Ocean Road
An old potato shed converted into a rustic cafe, NouriShed serves sourdough toasties, pies and burgers, along with fair-trade coffee. Scattered about are…
Launceston
Pickled evenings and holidays go hand in hand, but a visit to this excellent Indian restaurant will not (necessarily) involve excessive drinking. What you…
West Coast Australia
A popular spot for after-work cocktails and beers (craft brews as well as good ol' Emu), Blanche aims to dazzle with its culinary repertoire of globally…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A switched-on young couple have enlivened this main-street cafe. Hearty quiche and homemade pies are served with chips and salad, while eggs Benedict…
Great Ocean Road
This cosy taqueria does authentic soft corn-tortilla tacos, pulled-pork quesadillas and vegan burritos with smoky chipotle mayo. All go beautifully with…
Northern Territory
Within Hermannsburg Mission, Kata-Anga Tea Rooms, in the old missionary house, serves Devonshire teas, sandwiches and strudel, and displays historic…
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