Melbourne: Original Lanes & Arcades Walk (max 8 guests only)
Discover the magic of Melbourne’s laneways on this immersive walking tour, with passionate local guides. Experience the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and...
Daphne is a modern australian restaurant in Brunswick East, Melbourne.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Pork chop with mustard and pickles on the daily specials board
Discover the magic of Melbourne’s laneways on this immersive walking tour, with passionate local guides. Experience the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and...
Immerse yourself in Melbourne's vibrant cafe culture on a small group conversational walk. Explore historic coffee palaces and Melbourne's bustling laneway cafes.
There's nothing Melbournians like better than a plate of dumplings! But where to go? Let us take take you to our favourite Melbourne dumpling houses on our 2.5-hour Du...
Address: 52-54 Lygon Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Melbourne
France-Soir has been Melbourne's Parisian bistro since 1982: the menu barely changes, the wine list is legendary and the room feels uncannily right.
Order: Steak au poivre with pommes frites and a glass of Burgundy
Tip: Book by phone. This is still a phone-booking-only restaurant and they mean it.
Pho Hung Vuong 2 on Victoria Street is Melbourne's pho standard-bearer: long-simmered broth with charred onion and ginger, piled with fresh herbs.
Order: Rare beef and brisket pho with bean sprouts and fresh herbs
Aegli on Coventry Street leads Melbourne's new Greek wave: regional Hellenic flavours, smoked saganaki and lamb shoulder in a South Melbourne room.
Order: Wood-roasted lamb with orzo and feta
Bar Liberty in Fitzroy holds one Good Food Guide hat: Melbourne's natural-wine bistro of record, with small plates, biodynamic pours and a polished kitchen.
Order: Seasonal raw bar plate and house bread with cultured butter
Maison Batard on Bourke Street combines boulangerie, bistro, cocktail bar and terrace: Melbourne's closest equivalent to a full-service Parisian house.
Order: French onion soup and the daily rotisserie plate
Ho Jiak in Rainbow Alley is Melbourne's best Malaysian kitchen: noodle dishes referencing Penang and KL regional traditions with roti made in the open.
Order: Curry mee noodles with coconut milk broth