Restaurants

Historic Melbourne CBD institution owned by celebrity chef Guy Grossi. The menu happily marries the traditional with the innovative; while the grand dining room, with its classic murals and stained glass windows, sets the stage for one of the cities greatest...

Gertrude Street, just north of the CBD, is a hotbed of trendy restaurants and bars. Ladro is a senior on this strip, but holds its own against any newcomers. Beautiful thin-crust pizza and perfect calamari fritti feature, but go early...

Sicilian born Rosa Mitchell has created a little piece of her homeland in this Melbourne CBD oasis. The bright and airy dining room is the perfect lunchtime space, and the savvy service and smart wine list mean you'll be returning...

This popular Bondi Beach pizzeria is well known for its support of organic produce; from the kitchen through to the wine list and gelato bar. While pizza is the main drawcard here, the secret weapon is a couple of outstanding...

This casual all day pasta bar is a slice of Italy south of the Yarra; with charming Italian waiters attending to customers every need. The menu offers much more than their house made pasta, with a smart selection of formaggi,...

Iconic Melbourne venue owned by the equally iconic Ronnie Di Stasio, a legend of the Melbourne Italian restaurant scene. Old school, professional waiters glide effortlessly across the floor, serving classic dishes to the many regular guests. House specialties? Cotoletta Milanese....

This CBD venue is home for both the business lunch and big night out; owned by the Bortolotto family, and overseen by family matriarch Olimpia Bortolotto. Chef Maurice Esposito presents a menu of refined Italian classics, using produce from the...

Set on the pier at inner city Woolloomooloo, this is THE place for the well to do of Sydney's Eastern suburbs to mingle; while dining on chef Richard Ptacnik's refined Italian cuisine. With an emphasis on fresh seafood, supported by...

De Gustibus non disputandum est, literally – personal taste cannot be questioned – stated Julius Caesar before a plate of food he did not like, slipping out of an uncomfortable etiquette situation, as told by Plutarch. Here in Barcelona’s Zona...

Italy to the core, Spanish in the presentation. Lecca Baffi is a modern and multifaceted venue that includes a deli and a trattoria. The pizza baked in the wood-fired oven is left to proof for at least 48 hours. The...