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Paesano

It's encouraging to see Paesano, which has always been a family-oriented restaurant, to gradually return to...It's encouraging to see Paesano, which has always been a family-oriented restaurant, to gradually return to their roots of traditional, authentic and wholesome Italian recipes.Their new menu embodies...

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Italian Chef

Overall, I'd put it down to one of the best Italian meals I've had in Melbourne....Overall, I'd put it down to one of the best Italian meals I've had in Melbourne. The dishes were executed flawlessly. Ingredients were wholesome and fresh. The staff...

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Gemma Simply Italian

Overall a brilliant and authentic Italian restaurant that’s just hidden off the main fare on Lygon....Overall a brilliant and authentic Italian restaurant that’s just hidden off the main fare on Lygon. The pasta was undoubtedly the best I’ve had in Melbourne and rivals...

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Paesano

Overall, Paesano strikes a good balance of authenticity and catering to suburban family diners. Portion sizes...Overall, Paesano strikes a good balance of authenticity and catering to suburban family diners. Portion sizes were generous and flavours hint of a true Italian Nonna.Despite the busy...

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Circa 900 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall a highly disappointing meal given the various certifications that they hold for authentic Italian pizza.The...Overall a highly disappointing meal given the various certifications that they hold for authentic Italian pizza.The real kicker was the poor ingredients, namely the frozen, old and disgusting...

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Firechief Pizzeria

A delicious, authentic Italian experience that left me wanting more. Staff were cheerful and pleasant, despite...A delicious, authentic Italian experience that left me wanting more. Staff were cheerful and pleasant, despite the long wait times for food....

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Tazio

Overall an okay meal with semi-decent food. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is authentic Italian...Overall an okay meal with semi-decent food. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is authentic Italian because it certainly isn’t.Just make sure to order more than just two...

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Domino’s Pizza (Flemington)

A semi-decent pizza if you were looking for a cheat meal on the cheap. By no...A semi-decent pizza if you were looking for a cheat meal on the cheap. By no means is this pizza “nice”, as Domino’s by definition cheap and dirty....

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San Telmo’s char-grill is absolutely unmatched. We San Telmo’s char-grill is absolutely unmatched. We went all in on their set menu, and every single plate was a masterclass in fire and flavor.
The lineup:
🦪 Fresh Oysters & zesty Ceviche
🥟 Golden Empanadas & sizzling Chorizo
🔪 Velvety Beef Tartar
🥩 The main event: a flawlessly char-grilled Steak with pillowy Papas
🍮 A silky, rich Flan to finish
Pure, unapologetic indulgence. If you take your steak seriously, this CBD institution needs to be at the very top of your hit list.
👇 Tag the friend who needs to take you here for steak night!
I just found your new bakery obsession in Ballarat I just found your new bakery obsession in Ballarat @cobbscoffee 🥐✨
Cobb's Canteen is simply not messing around. Here is the ultimate trio you need to order:
1. The Tiramisu Danish: Pure, unadulterated decadence. We are talking shatteringly crisp pastry layers loaded with rich, espresso-laced perfection. ☕️
2. The Chook Sandwich: Stacked, fresh, and undeniably top-tier. The ultimate midday flex. 🍗
3. The Sausage Roll: Serving up all those rustic, homey vibes you crave. It is pure, nostalgic comfort wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. 🌭
Are you reaching for the sweet or the savoury first?
Freezing your way through this Melbourne winter? 🥶 Freezing your way through this Melbourne winter? 🥶 Stop scrolling.
Two words: Ramen. Date. 

🍜🔥 We hit up Maido Eatery on Chapel Street, and these two bowls of rich, steamy perfection were exactly the winter cure we needed.

Spicy or classic? Drop your go-to below and tag who owes you a bowl! 👇
📍 Maido Eatery, Chapel Street
Craving Tokyo? Found it in Melbourne. ✈️🇯🇵 Steppin Craving Tokyo? Found it in Melbourne. ✈️🇯🇵
Stepping into Osaka Bench in the CBD feels exactly like finding a hidden, buzzing izakaya in a neon-lit Tokyo alleyway. Immaculate vibes, elite comfort food.
Here is the hit list:
🥞 Okonomiyaki: Sizzling & stacked, must order!
🍳 Omurice: Perfect comfort food.
🥟 Gyoza: Crispy bottoms, juicy centers.
🍜 Slow Braised Beef Ramen: Wow look at the rib!
👇 What are you ordering first? 
Let me know in the comments and tag who is paying!
📍 Osaka Bench, Melbourne CBD
Is this the ultimate dessert combo in Melbourne CB Is this the ultimate dessert combo in Melbourne CBD? 🤤👇
Just hit up Bing Chillin and it did not disappoint. 🍧✨

We dug into the Peach Oolong Bingsu—ridiculously refreshing, light, and with the perfect sweet tea balance—and paired it with their Plain Jane Waffles for that warm, crispy contrast. 🧇🍑🔥
Hot meets cold. Crispy meets melt-in-your-mouth.
Tell me below: Are you Team Bingsu 🍧 or Team Waffles 🧇? (Or both, because balance, right?)
📍 Bing Chillin, Melbourne CBD
Is this the ultimate comfort food combo in East Me Is this the ultimate comfort food combo in East Melbourne? 🤤🔥
Dropped into Square and Compass and the carb cravings are officially cured. Here’s the lineup:
🥪 Pastrami Toastie: Smoky, meaty, and stacked to crispy perfection.
🍄 Mushroom & Cheese Toastie: Earthy, gooey, and delivering an absolutely next-level cheese pull.
☕️ Latte: Silky smooth and perfectly poured—because we don’t do brunch without liquid gold.
👇 Let’s settle the debate: Are you reaching for the hearty Pastrami or the cheesy Mushroom? Drop your pick in the comments!
If you aren't doing Yum Cha this weekend, what are If you aren't doing Yum Cha this weekend, what are you even doing? Golden Lily in Box Hill absolutely delivered with this epic feast, and you need to add it to your hit list ASAP. 🤤
Here is the ultimate lineup we absolutely demolished:
🦐 Plump, juicy Har Gao
🐔 Saucy, fall-off-the-bone Chicken Feet
🥩 Steaming hot Beef Balls
🥕 Crispy pan-fried Carrot Cake
🥧 The flakiest, melt-in-your-mouth Egg Tarts
Save this reel for your next Box Hill food run! 📌✨
👇 Tell me below: What is the ONE dim sum dish you cannot leave without ordering?
Ready to level up your hot pot game in the heart o Ready to level up your hot pot game in the heart of the city? 🥢🔥
Hai Di Lao in Melbourne CBD is an absolute must-visit! The sheer variety of fresh ingredients they have on offer is next-level. 😍 You have to try their famous, rich, and tangy Tomato Soup—it’s pure comfort in a bubbling pot. And whatever you do, do not skip the Signature Beef Wheel... it is melt-in-your-mouth perfection! 🥩✨
Who owes you a hot pot date? Tag your foodie squad in the comments below and start planning! 👇🍲
📍 Hai Di Lao, Melbourne CBD
🚨 $22 LUCAS GROUP BURGER SPECIAL?! Say less. 🚨 Mel 🚨 $22 LUCAS GROUP BURGER SPECIAL?! Say less. 🚨
Melbourne, if you haven’t checked out the new Burger Collective special at Maison Batard in the CBD yet, consider this your official sign! 🍔✨
I got my hands on their Au Poivre Burger, and let me tell you... it is unreal. Imagine a perfectly juicy patty drenched in the richest, most decadent earthy mushroom sauce, paired perfectly with a side of hot, crispy golden fries. 🍄🍟
The Details:
What: The Au Poivre Burger + Fries
Where: Maison Batard, Melbourne CBD
Price: $22 💸
The Catch: This is a limited-time only special running across Lucas Group restaurants! ⏳
Tag your burger date in the comments below and get in quick before it disappears! 👇🤤
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