Review

A historic church has started a new chapter as a charming restaurant with a passionate couple at the helm, writes ELLIOT BAKER.

Maltese flavours and authenticity are served in a 1922 Barossa primary school building, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Calm and confident, this Euro-leaning newcomer is a charming addition to Fitzroy’s culinary landscape, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

The Apollo’s new sibling brings good times, Greek taverna classics and Athenian riviera vibes to Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane, writes ALEXANDRA CARLTON.

Hidden deep inside Chinatown, this intimate new restaurant from the Astral Weeks crew is an adventure worth seeking out, writes Max Veenhuyzen.

Sydney’s latest chophouse is classy, confident and cosmopolitan in the same breath, writes Matty Hirsch.

Sustainability and provenance is a priority at this new no-waste Adelaide Hills wonderland, writes KATIE SPAIN.

More is more at Chris Lucas’ opulent four-level French fantasy, which has cemented itself as Melbourne’s most talked-about new opening, writes MICHAEL HARRY.

Thi Le and Jia-Yen Lee’s mod-Viet returns with gusto in its latest incarnation, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

Casual long lunches and leafy tranquillity still sit in the heart of Adelaide Botanic Garden, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Neil Perry’s presumed swan song in Double Bay has found its melody and pitch, writes MATTY HIRSCH.

An underground dumpling bar and restaurant is bringing the flavours and energy of Hong Kong to Brisbane’s CBD, writes ELLIOT BAKER.

Now in the hands of a modern Italian master, a storied inner west address becomes a reason to cross town

Meet the new-in-town players making their mark on the Harbour City.

After winning fans with sandwiches and pop-ups, Joey Astorga puts down roots and branches out at Paperbark.

The Acme team tries its hand at Cambodian food on the former Mr Liquor site; good times, ace value and great booze follow.

A talented chef makes a convincing case that native Australian ingredients have a place within Southeast Asian tradition.

Handmade, hand-crafted and following the principle of "taste of hand", Sáng by Mabasa has an assured touch, and expands the definition of Korean dining in Sydney.

With a newly refreshed look and an updated menu, Bentley consolidates its position as the rare restaurant where wine and food meet on an equal footing.

The boys from Embla have levelled up their offering. The wine bar’s first-floor sister restaurant, Lesa, is gathering fans fast – and for good reason.

O Tama Carey finally has a permanent site to show off her own brand of Sri Lankan food, and the result is all killer, no filler.

The tablecloths may be gone, but Quay 2.0 bridges the gap between luxuries old and new like no other fine diner.

A glam new brasserie atop The Newport in Sydney's northern beaches boasts crab worth crossing bridges for.

Restaurant Shik - Peter Jo's first permanent restaurant - fills a gap in Melbourne for smart, switched-on Korean.

Newtown restaurant Hartsyard 2.0 riffs on its previous form, but with a lighter, more up-tempo rhythm.

With new chef Analiese Gregory at the helm, Hobart’s finest diner is having its moment.

A new CBD pop-up taps classic London style to create the perfectly unpretentious restaurant Sydney has been waiting for.

Between the décor, prime cuts and tableside service, Walter's Steakhouse transports you to the classic steakhouses of Midcentury New York.

It's out with the French, in with the fish as Bistro Vue reopens as Iki-Jime.

Smart operators and chart-topping eats (including more than just pizza) make Harley & Rose good news for West Footscray.

REVIEW Entering this first-floor hideaway feels like tumbling through a wormhole into the Haut-Marais. The room is high-ceilinged, bookended by heritage windows, with timber floors and a sleek comptoir-bar. A sibling venture for Happy Boy, Greenglass reveals similar genes, with affable staff and an infectious verve for wine-friendly fare. By day, it’s a café; at […]

REVIEW This flamboyantly decked-out, first-floor space is so jam-packed with look-at-me patterns, hues and textures, first-time diners could easily fail to notice the extraordinary river and scenic views. Fortunately, the kitchen is adept at grabbing the attention of guests, so you’ll surely recall the well-plated fare. Saffron-laced aïoli and toasty brioche are perfect partners for […]

Chin Chin Sydney’s tune might be familiar, but it still has half the city nodding along.

Vast new Barangaroo restaurant 12-Micron offers much to intrigue the discerning aesthete. And, writes Pat Nourse, some of it is very tasty indeed.

With a menu informed by the flavours of the Med and an unbeatable beachfront location, Captain Moonlite nails the seaside-dining brief, writes Michael Harden.

The kitchen crew ushers in a new era at Epocha with a European menu that’s big on flavour and crowd-pleasing comfort, says Michael Harden.

Precision cooking, killer wine list, polished service – all the ingredients add up to make Fred’s the hottest table in town.

Alessandro Pavoni’s northern beaches trattoria rolls out thoughtful dishes, a summery vibe and the best garlic bread in town.

Fun, flavour and sharp cooking are on the Chinese menu at the new Hong Kong-style diner at Fitzroy’s Builders Arms, says Michael Harden.

An Australian dining landmark rises from the ashes: the Stokehouse is back ready to please the crowds for at least another generation to come, writes Michael Harden.

There’s never a dull moment at ultra-glam, slightly mad Pascale, QT Melbourne’s dazzling flagship diner, writes Michael Harden.

It may be a magnet for destination diners the world over but Attica circa 2016 is more firmly planted in Australia than ever.

At Momofuku Seiobo the food of Barbados has been given a new voice in the most articulate way, writes Pat Nourse, and it’s performing on song.

Wine takes centrestage at two new Melbourne bars but the finely tuned menus by no means play second fiddle, writes Michael Harden.