Tonnarelli nero.
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Pinotta

Bright 50-seater with fresh energy.

Critics'Pick

Malaymas

Inner north institution for homey hawker classics.

Blueberry milk,frangipane,yoghurt and blueberry sorbet
14.5/20

The Recreation

Elevated bistro with a moody,masculine dining room.

The minimalist snacks at Public Wine Bar in Fitzroy North.
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Public Wine Shop

Eclectic natural vino in a primo location.

Lagotto in North Fitzroy has flown under the radar.
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Lagotto

Old-school hospitality with new-school flair.

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The Royal Oak Hotel in Fitzroy North.

Royal Oak Hotel

This sibling to the well-loved Marquis of Lorne bears the same savvy charm without the extreme sport of hustling for a seat.

The upmarket pie floater at the North Fitzroy Arms.

North Fitzroy Arms

Try a new spin on the pie floater in the front bar of this revamped 1874 pub.

Light-filled Glory Us in Strathmore.

Glory Us

You might not think Fitzroy North needed any more cafes but turns out there was a gap shaped just like Glory Us.

Chef Philippa Sibley’s drawings (left) decorate the walls of the bistro.
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‘Like a general store in a country town’:This 13-year-old local favourite finally gets a hat

Charming neighbourhood bistro Pinotta is experiencing a golden period under chef Philippa Sibley.

  • Dani Valent
The Recreation’s interior has had a recent upgrade.
14.5/20

This ‘fantastic’ inner north bistro is on its way to becoming one of Melbourne’s best

The new-look The Recreation is stylish,welcoming and the food is strikingly elegant. But fine-tuning is needed to achieve lift-off.

  • Besha Rodell