Melbourne Food & Drink News for the Foodies
Here's everything you need to know that's happening across the Melbourne food scene.
Melbourne is the king of the foodie scene. Every week there's a cool new restaurant, bar or hidden gem popping up around the city just waiting to be discovered. And while it's great for our taste buds (our wallets not so much), it can be hard to keep up with everything that's brand-spanking-new, or all of the events that roll around quicker than the blink of an eye.
Need a hub to find all your Melbourne food news? That's exactly what this is! Keep reading to find out the latest on our city's food and drink scene.
Coffee Supreme Reopens
Coffee Supreme has reopened its Abbotsford cafe after having undergone a six-week renovation. Warm and inviting, the refreshed space features a modern yet cosy design with natural wood finishes, earthy tones, and plenty of greenery.
Known for its expertly brewed coffee, Coffee Supreme continues to serve its signature blends alongside a new seasonal menu featuring breakfast favourites, fresh pastries, and light bites.
The updated interior offers a welcoming atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet moment with a perfectly crafted cup of coffee.
28-36 Grosvenor Street, Abbotsford
New Brighton Restaurant, Malèna Cucina & Bar, Opens
Brighton has a new neighbourhood gem: Malèna Cucina & Bar. Founded by Peter Aloi's latest venue (Aromi, Cafe Duomo), Francesca Sanzo and Leonardo Alfieri, owners of local favourite Cucina & Co., Malèna is the epitome of authentic Italian. Calabrian and Sicilian cuisine are at the helm of this warm and inviting dining experience, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of southern Italy. Expect bold, flavourful dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes. It's a must-visit for summer!
151 Martin Street, Brighton
The One-Ingredient Spritz We'll Be Serving This Festive Period
Summer has hit Sydney and it's hit hard. At the end of the day we're craving icey and refreshing bevvies and the Crosser Orange Spritz is ticking all our boxes. A non-vintage sparkling base meets aromatic orange bitters in what we're dubbing the easiest summer drink. Pour it straight from the bottle over ice with no mixers needed!
Score 2 Free Bottles of Sparkling Wine With Naked Wines
Whether you're choosing the perfect gift, you're hosting Christmas this year or you simply need to stock up your stash for the silly season. Naked Wines has you covered with their festive case which includes 12 handpicked standout wines plus 2 FREE bottles of sparkling, and delivery included—all for just $99! That’s a $106 saving on quality, locally made wines. (That's not just girl maths it's proper maths).
Plus, you'll support independent Aussie and Kiwi winemakers while sipping on your new favourites.
Blitz Bar Self-Serve Acai Comes to Chapel Street
Melbourne's first self-serve acai bar, Blitz Bar, has opened a third location on Chapel Street in Windsor. Come for the acai, but stay for the 30 toppings to don your acai bowl with. Whether you beeline for peanut butter and granola or prefer to make yours extra fruity, you can fill your cup to your heart's content and simply pay by weight. Just make sure your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach!
111 Chapel Street, Windsor
Axil Coffee Roasters and Kōri Ice Cream Collaborate on Summer Drink Range
Melbourne specialty coffee roasters, Axil Coffee, has partnered up with Kōri Ice Cream to deliver a refreshing limited-edition summer drink range. The pair will release two new drinks at the beginning of each summer month, meaning Melburnians will be able to enjoy six refreshing beverages during the season. And to kick things off, you'll be able to sip on your pick of a Mandarin Sorbet Cold Brew Spritz or a Matcha Pandan Milkshake with Strawberry Cream—and many more exciting ones to come!
Until the end of summer
Available at Kōri Ice Cream locations and select Axil Coffee Roasters stores
UGO Burrata Bar's Summer Menu is Here
UGO Burrata Bar has just dropped its new summer menu, and it's everything you’ve been craving! Overflowing with fresh seasonal ingredients and, of course, oozy burrata, it’s a cheesy dream come true. From vibrant salads to rich pasta dishes, each bite is a burst of flavour that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Plus, join the birthday celebrations this Sunday (15th December) at South Melbourne Market, where the first 100 customers can score a free S’more, one of UGO’s most popular winter hits. Don’t miss out on this tasty, cheese-filled fiesta!
South Melbourne Market, 322/326 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Flour Child Awarded 5/5 for Pinsa Panino Polpette Sandwich
Social media sensation Banging Sangas is on a mission to find the best sandwiches across Australia...and he may have just achieved it. The carb connoisseur, Ross James Howse, has awarded a coveted 5/5 rating to Flour Child for its 48H Pinsa Panino Polpette.
This panini is a limited-edition creation features Italian meatballs, caramelised onions, candied tomatoes, chilli oil sauce, grated parmesan, and fresh basil—all enveloped in Flour Child’s signature bread. The Pinsa Romana bread formula undergoes 48 hours of fermentation for a perfectly airy and light texture with 80% hydration, delivering guilt-free (and bloat-free) indulgence!
Available Monday to Friday, 12.00pm to 3.00pm
$19.50
1/77 Acland Street, St Kilda
432 Church Street, Richmond
Mr Charlie's Opens Pop-Up at CoConspirators Brewpub
Beloved international fast food chain, Mr Charlie's, is bringing its vegetarian and vegan burgers to Melbourne for the very first time! The joint will be setting up inside CoConspirators Brewpub for a two-month pop-up, helping to redefine plant-based fast food. These burgers are so good, you don't have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy everything on the menu! Pair your burger or nuggies and fried with a pint of craft beer from CoConspirators, and you've got yourself a fine meal indeed.
4th December to 2nd February, 2025
377 Victoria Street, Brunswick
Ishizuka Welcome Globally Renowned Sushi Master, Chef Norihito Endo, to Melbourne
Melbourne foodies, get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure! Celebrated fine-dining institution Ishizuka is hosting none other than Tokyo-based sushi maestro Chef Norihito Endo of the famed Ebisu Endo this December. For three unmissable nights, from December 5th to 7th, Chef Endo will bring his world-renowned Edomae-style sushi to Australian shores for the very first time.
A protégé of the legendary Takashi Saito (of three-Michelin-star Sushi Saito fame), Chef Endo blends traditional sushi craftsmanship with modern ingenuity, creating an experience that has food lovers clamouring for a table at his Tokyo restaurant. Known for his experimental use of local ingredients during globetrotting residencies, Chef Endo guarantees a sushi journey like no other.
Melanie Zhang, founder of Ishizuka, sums it up perfectly: “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Chef Endo’s sushi mastery.” Seats are limited, so mark your calendars—this is one dining event you don’t want to miss.
basement level b01/139 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Chris Lucas' Maison Batard Opens to Grand Acclaim
Maison Batard is Melbourne’s chic new ode to French decadence, brought to life by Chris Lucas, the mastermind behind Chin Chin and Society. This four-storey marvel is where Parisian glamour meets modern dining. On the ground and first floors, Restaurant Batard dazzles with its oyster bar, rotisserie delights, and reimagined French classics—lighter, fresher, yet utterly indulgent. Ascend to Le Terrace, the rooftop retreat buzzing with atrium views and DJ sets.
With 2600 wines, including rare Burgundy pours and exclusive French gems, the wine list is as impressive as the art-filled interiors. Maison Batard is Melbourne’s new pinnacle of luxe dining, and it's set to enthrall diners all summer long!
23 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Melbourne Food and Wine 2025 Lineup Announced
Melbourne's food and drink calendar just found its headline act. From 21 to 30 March, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025 promises to sweep food lovers off their feet, delivering ten days of unforgettable eats, sips, and stories. Featuring a program of over 200 events, this isn’t just a festival—it’s Melbourne served on a plate, with a side of world-class flair.
A culinary tour de force, the lineup includes Curtis Stone’s triumphant return to headline the World’s Longest Lunch and Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s dreamy Royal Botanic Gardens brunch. International icons like Fergus Henderson (St. JOHN), Tomos Parry (Brat), and Daniel Calvert (Sézanne) will collaborate with Melbourne’s finest chefs for truly memorable dining experiences.
See the full lineup here
FUJIFILM Australia Launches 'Foodtography' Tours
Don't know why your food pics never turn out quite like the food bloggers you see on TikTok and Instagram? Now's your opportunity to learn from the best! Fujifilm has partnered with Bianca in Melbourne to deliver a food photography course that will have you shooting foodie pics like a pro by the end of the session.
This food tour with Foodie Trails celebrates the launch of Fujifilm's new Fujifilm X-M5 digital mirrorless camera, and you'll be taught all about the settings, how to capture images and also will get to enjoy delicious food!
Available throughout November
From $100 per person
Silks Introduces Bottomless Noodles Offer
We all know and love a bottomless brunch, but what about bottomless noodles? Silk at Crown have introduced a bottomless noodle offering on Monday, Thursday and Friday at lunch time—the perfect way to fill up if you have a busy or full-on day! Diners can enjoy wok fried seafood, roast duck with crispy Cantonese noodles, stir fry Valley beef tenderloin with flat rice noodles, crispy pork with braised Hokkien noodles, and BBQ pork with egg dry noodles and Superior sauce. Want to make it bottomless noodles AND drinks? For an additional $45 per person, you can keep the beverages flowing!
$48 per person
1 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Green Cup Introduces Canteen and Dinner Opening Hours
Green Cup has launched their new 'Green Cup Canteen' in South Yarra. The new store, located onyl six stores down from the original Green Cup store, now features not only the acai bowls, smoothies and toasties we know and love, but also a salad bar where they will be making nourish bowls. The store will also be open until 8pm daily to cater for dinner hours.
579 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Ophelia Opens in Westgarth
Westgarth has a chic new neighbourhood gem. Ophelia, the latest venture from the Yolk Group (known for Tinker, Terror Twilight, and Convoy), has opened its doors. This stylish café-wine bar hybrid is transforming daytime dining with its fresh share-style dishes and a curated wine list. Think morning lattes, midday martinis, and a European-inspired menu featuring seasonal, local ingredients.
The standout feature? An expansive curved bar perfect for sipping their inventive cocktails—like the miso-butterscotch iced latte. Ophelia’s warm, vinyl-spinning vibe makes it an inviting spot for both leisurely breakfasts and laid-back afternoon aperitifs. It's a perfect space for locals and newcomers alike!
85 High Street, Westgarth
Winner Announced for the S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy 2024-25 Regional Final for the Pacific
KyongHo (Daniel) Choi has taken a major step toward culinary stardom, winning the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy 2024-25 Regional Final for the Pacific. Cooking under Chef Stephen Nairn at Omnia, Melbourne, Daniel wowed the esteemed jury with his signature dish, "Bacon and Cabbage or Pork and Kimchi," a reflection of his Korean-Irish heritage. Competing against nine other promising chefs, Daniel's talent and dedication stood out, which has earned him a place at the Grand Finale in Milan in 2025.
Guided by renowned mentor Josh Niland (of Saint Peter and Fish Butchery fame), Daniel will refine his culinary skills on the road to the finale, where he’ll compete on an international stage.
In addition to Daniel’s win, Joshua Ross (NZ) was awarded both the S.Pellegrino Social Responsibility and Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Awards, while Siriporn Boonsin (NSW) took home the Fine Dining Lovers Food for Thought Award.
The competition culminated in a gala dinner at The Lume, celebrating Australia’s vibrant culinary scene with live entertainment and a four-course meal, including the winning dish from the previous Pacific winner, Robin Wagner.
Stay tuned as Daniel continues his exciting culinary journey toward the Grand Finale in Milan!
Le Yeahllow Expands
Le Yeahllow is making waves once again, expanding to the iconic former Black Star Pastry spot on Little Bourke Street! Less than a year after its CBD debut, this whimsical dessert haven has been wowing Melburnians with its artistic flair and premium ingredients.
To celebrate the new location, they’re launching the Barre de Chocolat—a hyper-realistic treat inspired by Dubai’s famous chocolate bar, with flavours like White Raspberry, Pistachio Luxe, and more.
Known for creations like the Jeff Koons-inspired Balloon Puppy, Le Yeahllow continues to push boundaries and dazzle dessert lovers with their playful, edible masterpieces.
Shop 4/8 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Grant Smilie Marmont at The Crown
This is set to be one of the hottest new food and drink destinations in Melbourne, and we can't wait for it to open just in time for the summer buzz!
Melbourne is set to welcome a new hotspot, Marmont, thanks to a collaboration between Crown and acclaimed hospitality figure Grant Smillie. Opening this summer, Marmont will be a vibrant, day-to-night venue offering Californian-inspired small plates and a stylish beverage selection.
Located on the Riverwalk, it will boast stunning views of the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline, with seamless transitions from alfresco dining to sunset drinks, and DJ-spun tunes.
After 12 years in LA, Smillie returns to his hometown, bringing his signature LA energy, food favourites, and music curation to this chic new venue.
Mill Place Merchants Launch Piccolo Menu
Mill Place Merchants has launched a new piccolo cocktail menu, serving up your favourite drinks in a smaller sized. Sip and savour one of our many original creations such as Pink Lady, Juschu or Cardinale.
Perfect for tasting and sharing, our Piccolo cocktails let you enjoy the creativity of our bartenders without committing to a full-sized drink. It's an ideal way to try even more flavours!
Offer: Piccolo Cocktail – $14, Piccolo Aperitivo - cocktail & snack – $18, Tray of 3 different piccolo cocktails – $38
Tuesday to Thursday, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Ground Floor/2 Mill Place, Melbourne
il Mercato Centrale to Open in Melbourne
Much-loved il Mercato Centrale is opening its very first location in Melbourne on the 19th of September. This will be a food haven in Melbourne's CBD from Thursday to Sunday, and involve 23 artisans who will form a collaborative ecosystem, supplying ingredients and produce to one another. Originally founded in Florence, Italy, it's incredibly exciting to have this market that's done so well in numerous Italian states come to Melbourne - the first il Mercato Centrale outside of Italy.
Open from 19th September, 4.00pm
Mulline Wines Wins Big at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards
Mulline, the acclaimed Geelong winery, has just been honoured as Best Value Winery at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards 2025. Crafted by the talented duo Ben Mullen and Ben Hine, Mulline's portfolio is a treasure trove of exceptional wines, including standout Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and their remarkable cool-climate Syrah.
Even with just five vintages under their belt, their 2023 Syrah and Gris are already crowd favourites, while the 2023 Port Arlington Chardonnay, at $60, is a true revelation of richness, creaminess, and complexity.
Mulline’s dedication to excellence and social responsibility shines through in every bottle, with many wines offering outstanding value under $60.
Discover their exquisite offerings and become a member of their Wine Club, or enjoy their wines at prestigious venues like Longrain, France Soir, or Reine & La Rue.
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