Pappardelle pasta at Cicciolina in St Kilda.

Cicciolina

Cicciolina has bohemian swagger in spades,personable floor staff and a menu geared to what the people want.

Mid Air restaurant sits 12 storeys above Russell Street.

Russell Street’s stunning new rooftop serves up big Med flavours and all-new city views

Lamb doner,cheesy Greek pastries and a dash of Aussie nostalgia headline a menu that’s built for a summer of fun.

  • Emma Breheny
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
Clarence River baby octopus skewers.
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Gallic gem on the Surf Coast.

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Heart-filled home cooking worth a detour.

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Stripped-back,razor-sharp and pro-pasta.

Trevally ceviche is served with pistachio pico verde.
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