Enter Via Laundry serves an ever-changing selection of regional Indian dishes.
14.5/20

Enter Via Laundry

Ever evolving fine diner for hyper-regional cuisine.

The glistening chicken ballotine is a stunning feat of technique and creativity.
14.5/20

Why did the critic cross the Carlton North road? To order this ‘utterly delicious’ chicken dish

An exciting Rathdowne Street newcomer Malin brings a freshness and exuberance that sets it apart from a crowded field.

  • Besha Rodell
Cured salmon with soft-boiled eggs at Florian.

Florian

This Euro-coded spot is the star of Rathdowne Village for good reason.

A photo gallery behind the cocktail bar tells the Enter Via Laundry story.

Secret restaurant adds a not-so-hard-to-find bar (and it’s serving ‘my new favourite chip’)

If ever a restaurant was going to open a hidden bar,you’d think it would be Enter Via Laundry.

  • Dani Valent
Brico restaurant and wine bar in Carlton North.
14/20

Is it a restaurant or a wine bar? It doesn’t matter when it’s as friendly and fun as this

The people slurping oysters at the counter reckon they’re in a bar,but the bistro chairs,fine cooking and ability to book a table say “restaurant” to me.

  • Dani Valent
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Gerald’s Bar in Carlton North is one of the city’s best date spots.
14.5/20

The romantic Carlton North wine bar that’s often imitated,but never beaten

Much-loved Melbourne stalwart Gerald’s Bar is almost impossible to score with numbers and hats,says Besha Rodell. But she gives it her best shot.

  • Besha Rodell
Brico has opened in the charming corner site formerly known as Little Andorra.

Melbourne is swimming in wine bars,but this new Carlton North charmer has something extra

Five friends who met working in some of London’s most influential wine bars have just opened their very own in Melbourne. Say hello to Brico.

  • Emma Breheny
Dark walls and light fixtures made from fencing wire create a masculine aesthetic at La Luna.
14/20

Icon review:Melburnians are obsessed with new restaurants,but 25-year-old La Luna shows we should value consistency,too

In a city enamoured with newness,this Carlton North stayer has a timeless quality that commands respect.

  • Besha Rodell

Malouf’s Zum Zum

Having tested the waters ‘south of the river’,Amal and Geoff Malouf have

Duck fatteh is cooked in Zum Zum's 10-year-old master stock.

Malouf's Zum Zum

Zum Zum is a bit like a cat that wandered off to live with different owners for a while but is now back.

  • Nina Rousseau