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Kings and Knaves

As a newly established cafe targeting the working crowd in the Melbourne CBD, Kings and Knaves...As a newly established cafe targeting the working crowd in the Melbourne CBD, Kings and Knaves certainly impressed with their signature toasts and the prospect of a bottomless...

Pizza Espresso

Showcasing a woodfire oven that’s front and centre of the store, Pizza Espresso is a long-standing...Showcasing a woodfire oven that’s front and centre of the store, Pizza Espresso is a long-standing Italian eatery that definitely dished up some pretty impressive pizzas. With a...

Farina 00

While the food here may not be strictly authentic, Farina00 delicately balances modern and unique twists...While the food here may not be strictly authentic, Farina00 delicately balances modern and unique twists with traditional Italian influences with great success. The result was perhaps no...

Proof Pizzeria

With a plethora of Italian eateries popping up left and right all across Melbourne, Proof Pizzeria...With a plethora of Italian eateries popping up left and right all across Melbourne, Proof Pizzeria has done remarkably to differentiate itself in its own right. Advertised as...

Shop 225

As an unassuming little pizza joint in Pascoe Vale, Shop 225 definitely surprised us on all...As an unassuming little pizza joint in Pascoe Vale, Shop 225 definitely surprised us on all fronts. From the dough, to the toppings, as well as the actual...

Uncle (Collins Street)

Uncle is a very modern Asian eatery with loads of Vietnamese influences thrown in. Even the...Uncle is a very modern Asian eatery with loads of Vietnamese influences thrown in. Even the simple and traditional staples like Banh Mi and Bo Luc Lac were...

Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar

While Grossi used to be one of my favourite Italian eateries, this visit clearly shows that...While Grossi used to be one of my favourite Italian eateries, this visit clearly shows that they have become far too complacent and standards have slipped. With a...

Magic Pizza & Pasta

A rather unassuming local takeaway pizza joint, Magic Pizza offers incredibly creative pizza options that would...A rather unassuming local takeaway pizza joint, Magic Pizza offers incredibly creative pizza options that would not only satisfy any cravings, but also light on the coin. The...