The outdoor garden at Union House in Richmond.

Union House

For the AFL fan who wants more than a pie with sauce for sustenance,this corner pub offers a multitude of options.

Some of the classic counter meals at The Royston.

The Royston

The retro Royston serves craft beer on tap and the burgers are some of the most generous around.

Go-to dish:Margherita pizza.
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This stylish Richmond newcomer boasts Milan supermodel looks,but are its Naples-style pizzas the goods?

Da Bruno Pizzeria serves extremely good pizza in an unusually stylish space. Meet you on the rooftop for a margherita and martini.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Go-to dish:Spring rolls.
14/20

An old Victoria Street Vietnamese favourite springs back

Thy Thy Counter and Canteen is the latest iteration of a much-loved Viet-Naarm institution.

  • Dani Valent
Koichi Minamishima behind the omakase counter at Minamishima in Richmond.
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Is Minamishima the GOAT when it comes to Melbourne sushi?

There was a time when Minamishima’s supremacy was a given. These days,however,there are plenty of challengers to the omakase throne.

  • Besha Rodell
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Fish-on-seafood-on-fish:Roast turbot with smoked mussles.
14.5/20

Wine meets wood-fire at Richmond hotspot Clover

In a crowded field of fresh wine bars,Clover shines brightly as one of the best newcomers around.

  • Besha Rodell
Go-to dish:Crab tartine.
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Toast with the most at Melbourne charmer Tartine

This Richmond newcomer may not be the exact French bistro of my dreams,but it's not far off,writes Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Beef Wellington at Marble&Pearl,Melbourne.
14.5/20

Marble&Pearl serves surf and turf with retro flourish

Imagine Rockpool went to the pub,or Grill Americano loosened its tie,and you're not far off.

  • Dani Valent
Go-to dish:Steamed tapioca pearls.
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Great balls of tapioca! Jeow serves the'dish of the century'

Besha Rodell can taste the passion at Thi Le's new Laotian-Australian-inspired restaurant (nee Anchovy).

  • Besha Rodell
Pork belly banh mi with red curry paste,crunchy chilli oil and plenty of herbs.

Ca Com is an example of the very best of Melbourne food

It's true that $17 is more than most banh mi cost,but you won't eat a better one,reviews Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent