DINING IN THE CITY
It’s impossible to get bored with dining out in the city, there is a style of
restaurant and cuisine for every taste, so to make Jasper’s list of recommended
restaurants, you know these places have something very special going on…
Coda | 141 Flinders Lane, City | 9650 3155 | www.codarestaurant.com.au
A sexy sub-basement restaurant that serves primarily modern Vietnamese fare, with a hint of French in the
menu too. Divine service as good as the food.
Bar Lourinha | 37 Little Collins St, City | 9663 7890 | www.barlourinha.com.au
An intimate and buzzing Spanish tapas bar/restaurant with fabulous food.
Il Solito Posto | Basement, 113 Collins St, City | 9654 4466 | www.ilsolitoposto.com.au
A warm and intimate Italian diner serving simple and wholesome regional Italian food.
Izakaya Den | Basement, 114 Russell St, City | 9654 2977 | www.izakayaden.com.au
Behind an unmarked door and down a set of stairs, you’ll find a very moody basement bar serving
absolutely divine Japanese food – you can expect modern food, small share plates and great cocktails.
Chin Chin | 125 Flinders Lane, City | 8663 2000 | www.chinchinrestaurant.com.au
One of Melbourne’s hottest restaurants for over 5 years now. They serve beautiful modern Asian food, but
it’s always jam packed, so get there as early as possible to avoid waiting an hour or more for a table.
Meatball & Wine Bar | 135 Flinders Lane, City | 9654 7545 | www.meatballandwinebar.com.au
A little slice of NYC life, serving up seriously delish meatballs with tantalising side dishes.
Cookie | Level 1, 252 Swanston St, City | 9663 7660 | www.cookie.net.au
A stylish beer hall style bar with a modern Thai restaurant – a strange combination but it really works. The
menu has a huge selection and the Thai food is really divine!
Mamasita | Level 1, 11 Collins St, City | 9650 3821 | www.mamasita.com.au
The restaurant that launched the whole Modern Mexican wave in Australia, it’s still a hot spot for a great
modern Mexican meal (they don’t accept bookings, so get there early to secure a table).
Portello Rosso | 15 Warburton Lane, City | 9602 2273 | www.portellorosso.com.au
This slinky little Spanish tapas bar tucked down a laneway is the ideal date night restaurant.
+39 | 362 Little Bourke St, City | 9642 0440 | www.plus39.com.au
Simply great pizza. As simple as that!
Tipo 00 | 361 Little Bourke St, City | 9942 3946 |www.tipo00.com.au
Stylish Italian food in a simple yet stylish setting, but at the same time charming and relaxed.
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CHEAP & QUICK EATS
The great thing about Melbourne is you don’t have to splash a whole lotta cash
to have a good feed, here are a few options for cheap & quick eats…
Fancy Hank’s BBQ Joint | 456 Queen St, City | 9348 9998 | www.fancyhanks.com
Get ready for sticky hands and a full tummy, for the American style BBQ food is so very good you’ll have
trouble knowing when to stop. Wash it down with some appropriately large craft beers.
Huxtaburger | 357 Collins St, City | 9417 6328 | www.huxtaburger.com.au
An offshoot from fine diner restaurant Huxtable, Huxtaburger serves hamburgers like you have never
tasted before. Mouth-watering in the extreme.
Pacos Tacos | 1/500 Bourke St, City (entry from Little Bourke St) | 9633 1222
A relaxed, chilled out Taco Stand attached to slick restaurant Movida Aqui, this is a fine spot for a quick and
yummy lunch on a sunny day.
Camy Shanghai Dumpling | 23 Tattersalls Lane, City | 9663 8555
One of the city’s original dumpling dens, you don’t come here for the décor or the service, just the super
tasty dumplings, generous servings and cheap prices.
The Borek Bakehouse | 481 Elizabeth St, City | 9329 5553
The lines out the door at lunchtime give away the popularity of the Bakehouse – super tasty, super filling,
super cheap. Ticks all the boxes!
South Melbourne Market Dim Sims | Level 3, Emporium, 287 Lonsdale St, City
The ultimate hangover cure, these dim sims and spring rolls have had people lining up outside the original
stall at South Melbourne Market for years. Fortunately they now have a city outlet to satisfy their many
fans, located in the flash Emporium Food Court.
The Waiters Restaurant | 20 Meyers Place, City | 9650 1508
No frills hearty Italian, The Waiters Restaurant (also known as the Italian Waiters Club) has been dishing up
their classic home-style fare for decades. The décor is a throwback to the 60’s, there are no prices on the
blackboard menu, but don’t be alarmed we guarantee you’ll get a really good feed for a reasonable price,
leaving with a full belly and a full wallet too.
Super Inn | 15 Celestial Ave, City | 9663 4759
A long-time Chinatown favourite, both the décor and service are verging on the basic side, but the Chinese
food is reliably good and it's the best place in town for a late-night feed. Lining up in the narrow staircase
for a table is all part of the experience.
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