Perched 89 floors above Melbourne and soaring 300 metres into the sky, Eureka 89 is already renowned for its unparalleled city views. Yet after experiencing Executive Chef Renee Martillano’s new seasonal Signature 6-Course Tasting Menu, it’s clear the kitchen deserves just as much attention as the panorama outside the windows. This is an exceptional sensory experience in every way. I was invited to an exclusive media dinner for the launch of this stunning menu.
At Melbourne’s highest dining destination and the highest restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere, the views may initially capture your attention, but the food and impeccable service ensures they don’t steal the entire show.
Melbourne's CBD is one of the most exciting cities in the world to eat cheaply — if you know where to look. The tourist traps are real, but duck into the right laneway, food court, or side-street spot and you'll find extraordinary food for $10–$20 that rivals anything in the city's fine dining scene. I've eaten my way through the CBD more times than I can count, and this is my personal guide to the spots that genuinely deliver.
From hole-in-the-wall banh mi to Indian street food, modern Thai to Indonesian charcoal grills — the best cheap eats in Melbourne CBD are a reminder that this city's food culture runs deep at every price point. These are all places I've personally visited and recommend without hesitation.
Dining out in Melbourne in 2026 requires more strategy than ever. Whether you're spending $50, $100 or $200 per person, this Melbourne restaurant budget guide explains exactly what you can expect across the city's dining scene. I've been eating across the city this year (and for the last 15 years) - from counter stools at neighbourhood ramen joints to white-tablecloth rooms in the CBD - and this is a frank, current guide to what $50, $100 and $200 per person genuinely delivers right now.
Melbourne’s dining scene is no stranger to innovation, but few venues have built a reputation for inclusivity and excellence quite like SHOP 225. The beloved Pascoe Vale South pizzeria has officially become the first pizza restaurant in Australia to achieve Vegan Australia Accredited Business status, further cementing its position as one of the country’s most progressive and celebrated hospitality venues.
Fresh from international success, including being crowned Best Pasta in the Asia-Pacific Region and ranking among the Top 10 Pizzas in the Asia-Pacific at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific Awards, SHOP 225 continues to prove that exceptional dining can also be genuinely inclusive.
For founder Lorenzo Tron and his team, the latest accreditation isn’t simply another award to display on the wall. It represents years of commitment to ensuring every guest can enjoy an authentic Italian dining experience regardless of dietary requirements.
Some dining experiences are about the food. Others are about the atmosphere. A rare few manage to create something greater than the sum of their parts - a genuine celebration of hospitality, community and joy. The recent Johnny & Gino Degustation at 400 Gradi Brunswick East was one of those rare nights.
Looking for the best sandwiches in Melbourne in 2026? You've come to the right place. Melbourne's sandwich scene has exploded in recent years - and we're not talking about limp white bread and a slice of devon. We're talking 16-hour smoked brisket on toasted milk buns, Cubano sandwiches with house-smoked pork belly, schiacciata focaccia loaded with three kinds of cured meat, and fire-cooked banh mi that rivals anything in Saigon.
From Italian-style delis to American smokehouse vibes, Japanese-inspired cotoletta to French-inflected panini bars, Melbourne does the humble sandwich like nowhere else on earth. Whether you're after the best deli sandwiches in Melbourne CBD, a suburban hero worth the drive, or a quick lunchtime legend, this guide covers the finest sando spots across the city - all personally visited, rated, and recommended by The World Loves Melbourne.
In a city overflowing with Italian restaurants, it takes something extraordinary to stand out. Da Guido La Pasta, tucked into the heart of Carlton’s iconic Lygon Street, is precisely that kind of restaurant. We have visited several times and it has become our favourite and best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. Mirco and his team are working wonders in Lygon St, and after 9 years with little marketing they are making their mark.
This understated fine-dining gem offers a luxurious Italian experience led by chefs whose résumés include some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants. The result? A meal that feels deeply authentic, luxe, technically brilliant, and effortlessly elegant.
From handmade pasta and pristine produce to a wine list packed with bottles you rarely see elsewhere in Melbourne, Da Guido La Pasta is a restaurant that deserves far more acclaim. There's also a romantic vibe which makes it perfect for date nights in Melbourne.
For us, once again, it was one of the most memorable Italian dining experiences we’ve had in Melbourne.
Few dining experiences in Melbourne are as satisfying as yum cha. We are huge fans of a leisurely yum cha session and we have been scoping Melbourne for the last 15 years for the best yum cha in Melbourne. The endless procession of bamboo steamers, the fragrance of jasmine tea, and the thrill of spotting your favourite dumplings rolling past on a trolley is one of the city’s great culinary pleasures. If you're interested in Chinese cuisine, also check out our best restaurants in Chinatown.
Melbourne is blessed with an exceptional yum cha scene. You’ll find elegant, premium venues serving handcrafted dumplings with precision, bustling suburban institutions where families gather every weekend, and hidden gems where chefs continue traditions passed down through generations. This guide to the best yum cha in Melbourne is organised by area, making it easy to find your next dumpling destination.
