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Valhalla Bar
Valhalla is a Nordic-inspired underground bar in the basement of the Olderfleet building at 477 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Freyja
Nordic-inspired restaurant in the heritage Olderfleet building on Collins Street, led by chef Jae Bang.
Bali Hai
Bali Hai brings Thai and Thai fusion cooking to Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD, drawing on Pattaya and traditional Thai flavours.
Gabriel
All-day brunch cafe on the corner of Gertrude and George Street, Fitzroy, with French and European-inspired dishes.
Vapiano - Flinders Lane
Vapiano Flinders Lane serves fresh pasta, hand-stretched pizza, salads and cocktails at 334 Flinders Lane, with access from Collins Street.
Maison Batard
Four-level French dining destination on Bourke Street from restaurateur Chris Lucas, with a rooftop terrace and oyster bar.
Anada Bar & Restaurant
Spanish tapas and wine bar on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, serving share plates, paella and an extensive sherry list.
ISH
Contemporary Indian restaurant on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, blending traditional and modern flavours since 2018.
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
Rare Steakhouse Downtown is a Melbourne CBD steakhouse institution on King Street, serving premium aged steaks since 1997.
Meatmaiden
Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar in the basement of the historic Georges Building at 195 Little Collins Street.
Spensley's
Spensley's is a neighbourhood restaurant on Spensley Street in Clifton Hill, in inner-north Melbourne.
Salted Egg
Salted Egg is an Asian restaurant on Flinders Lane in Melbourne's CBD, within the Quincy Hotel Melbourne.




