Wellington
This stylish bacaro (taverna) dishes up mouth-watering cicheti (Venetian tapas) in warm, uptempo surrounds. Assess the on-trend distressed interior while…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Melbourne
Popular and packed, Tiamo is a go-to for the Aussie-Italian dining experience, but that doesn't make the food or service the best on Lygon St. There's…
Wellington
Well-oiled Chow is a stylish pan-Asian restaurant-cum-bar, popular with folk with a penchant for creative cocktails and zingy food (curries, stir-fries,…
Noosa
Perfect beach views from the deck make for idyllic beer-sipping and reasonable (if erring towards pricey) pub-food chomping. That is, everything from …
Parnell & Newmarket
Modern updates on Chinese classics and some of the city's best dumplings combine at Tao, in the inner suburb of Newmarket. Amid chic Shanghai-inspired…
South Coast NSW
With pub mainstays like fish and chips, lamb and potato cakes, pizzas and steak, the menu at the Berry Hotel doesn't have many surprises, but the ambience…
Sunshine Coast
Relaxed Amici is a popular spot for Italian-inspired grub. The food is generally flavourful, though not particularly authentic, with a range of staples…
Melbourne
Accessed via the unmarked door on Hardware Lane beside Kirk's Wine Bar, this très chic space features a zinc-topped bar all the way from France,…
West Coast Australia
Jezebelle's fine selection of WA, Spanish and Italian wines is as attention-grabbing as its curvy art-deco exterior. Tacos, paella and quesadillas all…
West Coast Australia
This little Gallic slice in far-flung Moora is a real curio, hung with plastic plants and faux-vines creeping across the shopfront windows. It's mostly a…
Tasmania
This mumma knows how to show guests a good time. On Saturday night, she hosts top-notch live music (country, bluegrass, blues, folk) and does a bustling…
Adelaide
A spin-off branch of Henry's original Kent Town operation, this city locale shares an industrial space with Prohibition Liquor Co (caffeine or gin: what's…
Wellington
At this backwater fish shack it's fish and chips by numbers: 1. Choose your fish (at least six varieties). 2. Choose your coating (beer batter, panko…
Christchurch & Canterbury
A ski-season stalwart with unpredictable hours at other times (ring ahead), this tiny restaurant sports kimono-clad waitresses and traditional Japanese…
Melbourne
According to local dumpling experts, New Shanghai, in a flash corner of the Emporium shopping complex's food hall, serves up Melbourne's best xiao long…
Kakadu National Park
This low-slung hangar is the only place to meet locals over a beer or glass of wine, but the atmosphere is either stale or rowdy. The bistro meals, such…
Melbourne
The vibe couldn't be more different than that of the much-loved original MoVida at this financial-district outpost. Darkened, bohemian and intimate have…
West Coast Australia
Meals at the curvilicious art deco Wongan Hills Hotel are typical country-pub fare, including decent pizzas and the odd international guest (mango chicken…
West Coast Australia
The seafood platters at this humble sporting club (shorts and sandals are OK – but don't even think about showing up with a motorcycle helmet) are…
Waiheke Island
The Hauraki Gulf is at its glistening best when viewed from Mudbrick’s picturesque veranda. The pretty formal gardens make it popular with weddings, which…
Launceston
Wandering New Zealanders (and everyone else) are welcome at this affable city-centre pizzeria. Fab discs (made with Tasmanian flour) emerge straight from…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Although the interior of this bright-orange Indian restaurant is a little odd (plasticky Italian-style table covers and metallic lotus wallpaper), this is…
Melbourne
Trunk's beer garden turns into a prime city-centre office-worker watering hole on Friday night, but don’t let Bryan from the marketing department put you…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Built in 1911, the pokies-free Club Hotel remains true to its old-school roots, offering country-style hospitality and huge, wholesome meals made from…
The East Coast
Into rhubarb, much? The good folks at Cafe Rhubaba make rhubarb sponge, rhubarb shortcake, rhubarb-and-apple tart, rhubarb syrup, rhubarb cordial, rhubarb…
Launceston
Serving old-fashioned faves as well a few newfangled dishes, Me Wah specialises in fresh Tasmanian seafood (crayfish, abalone, scallops, oysters and more)…
Brisbane
What was once a pistol peddler is now a classic West End cafe, with a grungy '90s vibe and globally influenced dishes like a standout Mooloolaba prawn…
Kangaroo Island
In a new location on Kingscote's main strip, long-running Bella is a cheery Italian cafe/pizza bar, now occupying a former drapery (1907). The pizza menu…
Darwin
The old Rourke’s Drift pub has been completely remodelled into a sassy restaurant-bar with an Oriental/Indian feel – all dark wood, high-back chairs and…
Brisbane & Around
The best eating option in Amity Point is this breezy, casual, open-sided cafe-bar. There's cold beer on tap and a limited repertoire of old-school eats,…
Victoria
Located in front of the visitor information centre and overlooking the lake, this modest spot serves up some big flavours, especially with its cakes (don…
The East Coast
Chew on some pub grub while you assess the health and temper of the locals at the bar. Takeaway barbecue packs and picnic lunches available. There's pub…
Wellington
Regal is the pick of the Chinese restaurants clustered around Courtenay Pl, packing in the punters for late-night plates and weekend yum cha. Speed,…
Byron Bay
With pink walls, neon signs and a cranking '90s RnB playlist, this vibe at this arcade restaurant and bar is as fresh as the menu. Modern Vietnamese…
Cradle Country & The West
Who would expect such good food in an otherwise-unremarkable small-town motel? It’s quite sophisticated fare here, all cooked fresh to order. Try the…
Tasmania
Nutritionists wouldn't approve of the menu in this pub bistro – it's full of delights such as fried seafood towers, butter-saturated chicken Kievs,…
Darwin
Reliable pan-Asian flavours are served up with reasonable prices and a casual atmosphere in the city centre. The outdoor tables are a fine Mitchell St…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Your one-stop shop for basic groceries, hut tickets, internet access and DOC campsite bookings. The attached cafe has good espresso coffee and does a…
Adelaide
Mamma Carmela has been doing her old-school Italian thing in this heritage Jetty Rd building since 1974! Much has changed since then – not least Australia…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
There are plenty of reasons to visit this old pub – the cosy beer garden, sangría jugs, $10 lunches, the interesting crowd – but it's the cheap and tasty…
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