The mid-century modern interiors at The Grill.

The Grill at The International

An international grill with a distinctly local flavour.

  • Erina Starkey
Carlotta in Canberra.
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This high-energy restaurant with a ‘Med-via-Melbourne’ menu has the town talking

Melbourne’s Lucas Restaurants group’s first Canberra venture,Carlotta,has pulled out all the stops,with a talented chef,wood-fired oven and house-made pasta.

  • Terry Durack
The wonderfully oversized tables in Lunas’ courtyard.

This laid-back inner west spot is like a vine-clad European backyard

Shared meals and outdoor dining give customers a taste of Portugal at Lunas in Petersham.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Scallops- France Soir in South Yarra- Good Food review of the best dishes for Bastille day- 9th July 2020 The Age News Picture by JOE ARMAO

France-Soir

The tri-colour neon sign has glowed for close to 40 years,but France-Soir remains a benchmark for Melbourne-French restaurants.

The optional seafood platter (market fish,mussels,salmon caviar and lemon-pickle-spiked butter sauce).
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This add-on is like the designer dress you stumble upon in an op shop:an absolute steal

Three-year-old Mauritian restaurant Manze is sitting in the sweet spot. Plus:its seafood platter is absolutely gorgeous.

  • Dani Valent
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The French menu includes escargot.
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Bistro Terroir

Dependable Gallic fare in a moody room.

Steamed custard with peas,broad beans and tempura zucchini at Babae.
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Babae

Serene salon worshipping the seasons.

Apollo Inn feels like a cosy hideaway.

Apollo Inn

Andrew McConnell’s debut bar is proof his talents extend beyond innovative dining.

Messmates in Warragul.
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Messmates

Poster child for new-wave regional dining.

Lucia’s coffee,chocolate and bourbon dessert.
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Lucia

Endangered brand of old-school dining that’s worth saving.