Suupaa ★ 4.3
Suupaa in Cremorne takes the Japanese konbini concept seriously: udon bolognese and tamago sandwiches with precise daily specials and excellent canned sake.
Order: Udon bolognese and the daily onigiri
Rita's Abbotsford is an italian restaurant in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Rita's in Abbotsford makes what many locals rate as the city's best pizza: semolina-crusted bases with charred edges from wood and discipline, not theatre.
Must order: Semolina-crusted margherita or the anchovy and olive
Address: 239 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Melbourne
Suupaa in Cremorne takes the Japanese konbini concept seriously: udon bolognese and tamago sandwiches with precise daily specials and excellent canned sake.
Order: Udon bolognese and the daily onigiri
Good Days on Smith Street serves Vietnamese pho rivalling Victoria Street: clear aromatic broth, noodles cooked to order and a room full of loyal locals.
Order: Chicken pho with fresh herbs and chilli vinegar on the side
Suupaa in Cremorne takes the Japanese konbini concept seriously: udon bolognese and tamago sandwiches with precise daily specials and excellent canned sake.
Order: Udon bolognese and the daily onigiri
Good Days on Smith Street serves Vietnamese pho rivalling Victoria Street: clear aromatic broth, noodles cooked to order and a room full of loyal locals.
Order: Chicken pho with fresh herbs and chilli vinegar on the side
Carlton Wine Room on Faraday Street is the bistro Melbourne dining culture is built on: seasonal cooking, natural wine and a room that always feels right.
Order: Pan-fried fish with seasonal vegetables and grains
Roma on Collins Street is Melbourne's Roman trattoria: cacio e pepe tableside, hand-cut tonnarelli and an uncompromising approach the CBD rarely holds.
Order: Cacio e pepe made tableside with tonnarelli pasta
Etta in Brunswick East is Daphne's senior sibling: a considered tasting menu format, produce-led cooking and a wine list that matches the kitchen's drive.
Order: Seasonal tasting menu with matched wines
Cumulus Inc. on Flinders Lane is Andrew McConnell's all-day room: raw bar to open, share plates to follow and a wine list that earns a return visit.
Order: Whole roasted chicken for the table with grains and seasonal leaves