Modern Australian $$$ This fine dining restaurant was a little hard to find, within the small laneways between Collins and Little Collins in the CBD. Relatively new with an la carte menu, Society definitely has some delicious dishes, but overall did not feel worth the incredibly steep prices. The standout was the lobster ravioli, incrediblyContinue reading “Society (CBD)”
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Supernormal (CBD)
Asian Fusion $$ A cute Asian fusion restaurant in the CBD. Opted for the banquet so we didn’t have to make any decisions! Highlights were the prawn and chicken dumplings, and the peanut butter parfait for dessert. Lowlights were the kingfish, and the lamb shoulder; it was very tough and chewy, and the kingfish wasContinue reading “Supernormal (CBD)”
Osteria Ilaria (CBD)
Italian $$$ In terms of Italian in the city, had never heard of this place! But this place is a gem! Everything was beautifully flavourful and buttery. Highlights were the croquettes (wonderfully crunchy), duck pappardelle (nothing like that bitey fresh pasta) and fried potato. On top of that, desserts were also incredible, ricotta gelato hadContinue reading “Osteria Ilaria (CBD)”
Doot Doot Doot (Merricks North)
Fine Dining $$$ A creative dining experience located inside the Jackalope hotel. Starts off with a menu that you can scratch to reveal a riddle; if solved by the end of the meal you get a small treat! Definitely had things I had never seen before, such as oyster toast, and fruit tin dessert. AdmireContinue reading “Doot Doot Doot (Merricks North)”
Paringa Estate (Red Hill)
Winery $$$ A quaint winery with top-notch food. Have to book ahead because there’s not many seats. Set menu doesn’t have many options, but it means the food they do, they do fantastically. Course one pastry was the highlight. 🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩 10/10
Brae (Birregurra)
Australian $$$$ About an hour and a half drive from Melbourne is this beautiful Australian fine dining. Some ingredients feel a bit more exotic than I’m used to, but still delicious. I stayed at their accommodation as well, gorgeous rooms. 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 8/10