Piccolo Panini Bar’s hulking cotolette and meatball sandwich.

Two-hatted Tedesca tops the Australian Open’s ace new dining options

What to hit up this summer at everyone’s favourite grand slam,including debut offerings from Julia Busuttil Nishimura,A1 Bakery,Piccolo Panini Bar and more.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The rustic,industrial and excellent Embla.

Game,set,hats:10 ace places to eat just a short walk from the Australian Open

When it comes to quality dining mere minutes from centre court,Melbourne smashes it. Here are 10 of the best spots to eat out before or after the tennis.

  • Andrea McGinniss and Good Food Guide reviewers
Spaghetti bolognese is de Minaur’s go-to order at Thirty Eight Chairs restaurant in South Yarra.

‘I’m a big carb man’:The pasta dish Alex de Minaur loves to smash (and where he eats it in Melbourne)

The top Australian tennis player’s parents met at an Italian restaurant,so it’s only natural he’s a “big carb man” with a love of Italian cuisine.

  • Jane Rocca
Michael Costanzo from D.O.C,Fabio Angele from Brunetti Classico and Luca Sbardella from King&Godfree at the Lygon Street Precinct.

From budget to blowout:The essential guide to eating and drinking at the Australian Open

Expect Italian favourites straight from Lygon Street,mezze from the Middle East,bites for the kids,and sandwiches. Lots of sandwiches.

  • Emma Breheny