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FITZROY: Moroccan Soup Bar $ Snug but light and airy seafood
DK Choice Moroccan restaurant. The fish is delivered
CENTRAL MELBOURNE: 183 St Georges Rd, VIC 3068 daily and filleted on the premises.
Vue de Monde $$$ Tel (03) 9482 4240 Closed Mon; lunch Superb mixed platters. Casual
Modern Australian Map 1 B4 This bohemian café does great interiors and attentive staff.
Level 55, Rialto, 525 Collins St, things with chickpeas, lentils,
VIC 3000 couscous and yogurt. Vegetarian FITZROY: Vegie Bar $$
Tel (03) 9691 3888 Closed Mon– food, enticingly presented. Vegetarian
Wed lunch 380 Brunswick St, VIC 3065
Eating at Vue de Monde is a FITZROY: Charcoal Lane $$ Tel (03) 9417 6935
beautiful, delicious experience. Native Australian Map 2 E1 Fun, community-spirited place.
Exciting, award-winning fine 136 Gertrude St, VIC 3065 Generous portions of healthy
cuisine is served in a striking, Tel (03) 9418 3400 Closed Sun & Mon vegetarian fare ensure an
modern interior. The wagyu This imaginative restaurant serving enthusiastic following. Vegan and
beef, the beef cheek and the food based on Aboriginal ingre- gluten-free dishes available.
kangaroo with native fruits dients and recipes provides work
are sensational. The owner, experience to disadvantaged FITZROY: Cutler & Co $$$
acclaimed Australian chef young people. Minimalist decor. Modern Australian Map 2 E1
Shannon Bennett, aims to make 55–57 Gertrude St, VIC 3065
this Australia’s most sustainable FITZROY: Tel (03) 9419 4888 Closed Mon–
restaurant and uses organic, Fitzroy Social $$ Thu dinner
small-farm produce and cutting- Bistro Converted metalworks with a
edge eco-technology. 222 Brunswick St, VIC 3065 gritty, urban feel. In an interesting
Tel (03) 9825 8950 contrast, the food is deliciously
This buzzing bar and restaurant is delicate, scattered with tiny
COLLINGWOOD: in a large dining hall and has a flowers and leaves.
Huxtaburger $ trendy clientele. Popular for beer,
American Map 2 F1 cocktails, and no-fuss meals such RICHMOND: Richmond Hill
106 Smith St, VIC 3066 as pizzas and burgers. Café and Larder $$
Tel (03) 9417 6328 Café Map 4 D2
Superb beef or tofu burgers FITZROY: Ladro $$ 48–50 Bridge Rd, VIC 3121
with crinkle-cut chips. Delicious Italian Tel (03) 9421 2808 Closed dinner
extras include bacon, beetroot, 224 Gertrude St, VIC 3065 This light and airy venue serves
jalapeños and sesame soy mayo. Tel (03) 9415 7575 Closed lunch great coffee and light meals in
weekdays a characterful 1860s building.
COLLINGWOOD: Award-winning restaurant with The cheeses are to die for.
Jim’s Greek Tavern $$ roasts, the best crispy wood-
Greek fired pizzas in town and a RIPPON LEA: Attica $$$
32 Johnston St, VIC 3066 reasonably priced wine list. Modern Australian
Tel (03) 9419 3827 Closed lunch Hugely popular. 74 Glen Eira Rd, VIC 3185
One of the best tavernas in Tel (03) 9530 0111 Closed Sun &
the city, Jim’s Greek is a favourite FITZROY: Mario’s $$ Mon; lunch
among Melbourne’s large Greek Italian The chef at this upscale restaurant
community. Generous and 303 Brunswick St, VIC 3065 experiments with unusual ingre-
flavourful seafood platters. Tel (03) 9417 3343 dients and techniques. Five- or
A cool retro vibe and classic café eight-course menus only.
FITZROY: food – antipasti and pasta dishes – antipasti and pasta dishes – antipasti
Babka Bakery Café $ make this bustling joint a favourite SOUTHBANK: Persimmon $$
Eastern European with the local arty crowd. Modern Australian Map 2 D4
358 Brunswick St, VIC 3000 Ground Level, NGV International,
Tel (03) 9416 0091 Closed Mon FITZROY: 180 St Kilda Rd, VIC 3004
Small, casual café. Light meals, RST Seafood Restaurant $$ Tel (03) 8620 2434 Closed Tue
many with a Russian flavour, Seafood Lunch at Melbourne’s finest
include meat pies and salads. 5 Rae St, VIC 3065 gallery restaurant is a real treat.
Guests can dine outdoors in Tel (03) 9489 1974 Closed Sun & The garden views add to the
fine weather. Mon; Sat lunch serene experience.

Chefs working to create exquisite dishes at the stylish Vue de Monde, Melbourne
Key to Price Guide see page 504