Where to eat?

Melbourne's melting pot of cultures is reflected in the inexhaustible variety of its cuisines and restaurants. The city and suburbs are crammed with tasty streets and dining hotspots, serving up a mix of flavours from Asian, Greek, Italian, Indian and Mediterranean to Modern Australian, using the freshest of Australian produce.

You’ll hear that Melbourne has become one of the world’s great eating cities, Melbournians are passionate about the finer things in life, and food is a local obsession.

Whether you are in the mood for dinner at the local pub, a bottle of wine and a sumptuous gourmet meal in soft-lit intimacy, gathering with friends for a meal before an event, or a bite to eat during the day, Melbourne serves it all up on a plate.

For self-caterers, the best place to buy food is at one of the city’s excellent markets (see the section Shopping).