The light-filled dining room at Grazia.
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Grazia

Posh pizzeria and so much more.

Grazia has struck a chord with Glen Iris locals.
14/20

‘Rammed from open to close’:Glen Iris locals flock to new Italian restaurant Grazia - but is it worth the hype?

It seems that the suburb really,really wanted a modern Italian joint,with every single one of its 100 seats filling night after night.

  • Besha Rodell
The signature burger is a fine example of the genre.

Deeds Taproom is doing good deeds in Melbourne's east

This brewpub is a boon for an area that is – how do we say this? – not quite overrun with cool destinations.

  • Dani Valent
Preserve Kitchen,restaurant,Glen Iris,Melbourne.
13.5/20

Preserve Kitchen

If you lived near this lovable little restaurant,you'd make sure it felt your appreciation. People ...

Hong Kong egg waffles at Baba Sus.

Baba Sus

Try some spongy Hong Kong-style waffle balls for brekkie at this Burwood Station cafe.

  • Matt Holden
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Potato and leek croquettes are a must.

Platform Espresso

This east-side neighbourhood haunt is squeezed between Malvern Road and Glen Iris station.

  • Matt Holden
Chinese pretzels with chilli pork mince,spring onions and poached egg.

Golden Child

Star-shaped light,crispy pretzels served with Asian pork mince is something of a revelation.

  • Kylie Northover
Little Thai Princess,restaurant,Glen Iris,Melbourne.
12.5/20

Little Thai Princess

Neighbouring a Monash Freeway on-ramp,Little Thai Princess embodies suburban escapism. Take time ...

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13/20

Preserve Kitchen

Unpretentious in every way,this light,white shopfront has wide windows and dark bare boards,its ...

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12.5/20

Little Thai Princess

The setting is not exotic:there's a freeway,Glen Iris railway station,a few shops,and at the ...