Linguini with prawns and pistachios.

Amiconi

Chef and co-owner Joe Musso has been in the kitchen more than 30 years and his gnocchi is worth a visit in itself.

Critics'Pick

Sanhe Congee

Bright and blissful rice porridge specialist.

The modern,mirrored dining room at Earth Angels.
Critics'Pick

Earth Angels

Thai-influenced small plates with big plate energy.

Pork katsu curry.

Keep warm and curry on at this cosy Japanese cafe,Melbourne

Japanese curry is one of the world’s great culinary remixes,and Kare is on a mission to showcase the comfort food.

  • Dani Valent
Whitebark wine bar in West Melbourne.
13.5/20

This quiet neighbourhood gem is as DIY as it gets,but you probably won’t mind

Whitebark isn’t a destination but if you’re looking for somewhere small and neighbourly,it might be just the spot.

  • Besha Rodell
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Katsu chicken croissant at Kare cafe.

Why West Melbourne has become one of the city’s most exciting brunch spots

Fascinating cuisine mash-ups served to an eager young audience in cafe settings is fuelling this exciting inner-city pocket.

  • Sasha Geyer
Linguine with prawns and pistachio at Amiconi in West Melbourne.

Icon review:Not much has changed in 63 years at old-school Italian restaurant Amiconi (aside from the tiramisu)

It’s all about consistency,and a bedrock belief in sincere hospitality,at this old-school restaurant.

  • Dani Valent
Westwood offers creative,personal,contemporary dining.

A tiny eatery with enormous heart at Westwood

This West Melbourne wine bar and restaurant offers creative,personal,contemporary dining.

  • Dani Valent
Udom House's coffee menu goes well beyond a latte.

Meet the Melbourne cafe with more than 20 coffee drinks on its menu

Udom House offers black and milk standards,Thai coffee classics and Melbourne-Thai mash-ups.

  • Dani Valent
Karaage chicken.

Benchwarmer brings the cheer to chicken and beer

This West Melbourne beer hall combines a huge range of beers with an izakaya-style menu.

  • Dani Valent