“One of the world’s most exciting restaurant scenes” ... “one hell of a food town”

What the critics are saying (and raving) about the city’s best eateries

Some of the country’s best regional restaurants are within a few hours’ drive of the city

“Nothing says Melbourne like a hidden bar,” says local street press icon Beat.

We collate the critics’ advice into 14 essential Melbourne food experiences

Some of Australia’s best wine is produced within a few hours of Melbourne