Dining Out Archives

The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne in 2026

All of Melbourne’s latest cafés and bakery openings to have on your radar.

South Yarra's new Italian restaurant and bar buzzes with warmth and activity

The best new restaurants in Melbourne for exciting dining in 2026

All of Melbourne's latest restaurant openings to have on your radar.

Venner

A restrained, seasonal take on neo-Nordic dining.

Discover Lisbon’s new culinary wave, from Michelin-starred dining to boutique stays

The food in Portugal’s hilly coastal capital is definitely something to write home about.

The 8 Noosa restaurants you cannot miss in 2026

From beloved institutions to flash new openings, there’s never been a better time to dine in the coastal town.

The best places to visit in Japan according to chefs and food experts

Sharing the top spots across Japan for foodie enthusiasts.

Shangri-la on the rocks with views of the harbout

Is this Sydney’s most exclusive couples spa and dinner experience?

Twilight luxury at Shangri-La.

Brought to you by Shangri-La Sydney

Molli

A handsome neighbourhood bistro embraces fermenting and preserving, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

Neil Perry’s top 10 restaurants around the world

We ask the revered Australian chef for his fine-dining hitlist.

Chef Ali Snoubar and Kylie Kwong at Al Shami restaurant Western Sydney

Kylie Kwong’s guide to her favourite dining spots in Western Sydney

“What I love about these places is their authenticity. Each time I dine in these eateries, I feel like I’m sitting at their family dining room table."

Sarah Freudendal and Alex Gavioli outside new Melbourne restaurant Cordelia

Cordelia is the soon-to-open seafood restaurant from the Don’s team

The Carlton newcomer is set to make a splash when it lands on Rathdowne Street next month.

The Porcine and P&V teams debut a new courtyard wine bar, L’Avant Cave

The long-time P&V collaborators make the official move to take over the food offering of the courtyard wine bar.

Banh Mi at the newly opened Hay St Market in Paddy's Markets Sydney

Hay St Market has opened in beloved Paddy’s Markets after a multimillion-dollar renovation

The new food market delivers everything from a butcher and cheese shop to florists and dumpling stalls.

Chef Ahana Dutt and Plate It Forward's Shaun Christie-David.

Former Firedoor chef Ahana Dutt to lead kitchen at Kolkata Social

The new restaurant is paying it forward by sharing tasty Indian eats and providing meals for those facing food insecurity with every set menu purchased.

Osteria Mucca, the penultimate piece of the Pasiano and Daughters’ Newtown precinct, is now open

Flora and Mister Grotto are set to open on Australia Street this February — with a third to follow.

The Eve Hotel Sydney is set to open in Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane next month

The Eve is set to make waves as Sydney’s newest design-led hotel, joined by two restaurants from the team behind Bistecca and The Gidley.

Phuket islands photo for article on the best restaurants in Phuket Thailand

A local’s guide to the best restaurants in Phuket, Thailand

Beyond beaches and resorts, Thailand's biggest island is a treasure trove of culinary gems. DANI VALENT gets the inside scoop from restaurateur Merica Charungvat.

Martin Place has just welcomed The Grill within its latest multi-tasking venue, The International

We take a first look at The Grill, the luxe new restaurant at the heart of the CBD’s latest hot spot.

Brisbane restaurant Massimo from Michael Tassis reopens with an impressive new look

The Tassis Group venue is now serving its beloved house-made pasta and seafood-centric dishes in new Amalfi-inspired interiors.

Cloister of the Royal Medieval Monastery

This Spanish region has seven Michelin star restaurants

Catalonia brings so much more to the table than Barcelona, with its obsession for tapas and unfinished cathedrals. Here we explore two of our favourite pockets of Catalonia, which also happen to play host to some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Brought to you by Catalan Tourist Board