01
of 12
NOMAD MELBOURNE4.6
Editor's note
Flinders Lane's wood-fired share-plate destination where Mediterranean technique meets bold Middle Eastern flavour.
Melbourne's hottest new openings
Zareh, Sogumm, Daphne, Melbourne's 2025-2026 openings rewrote the script. Armenian kebabs, Korean temple food, and Greek taverna pop-ups turned permanent.
Flinders Lane's wood-fired share-plate destination where Mediterranean technique meets bold Middle Eastern flavour.
Smith Street's Armenian-Lebanese charcoal house — spanner crab hummus, vinyl beats, and food that earns the wait.
Brunswick East's moody Etta-sibling bistro — mortadella skewers, brilliant fish, martinis, and a bar worth lingering at.
Fitzroy North's most thoughtful wine bar — seasonal European cooking and a curated list in a warmly lit, intimate two-level space.
Cremorne's refined Korean lunch spot with house-fermented sauces and Seoul-grade cooking at accessible prices.
Heffernan Lane's Thai revelation — regional family recipes, squid ink rice, and laneway cocktails.
A young crew's love letter to Greek cooking — humble share plates, generously poured ouzo, and a room that buzzes
CBD counter hand-roll bar where Japanese-imported nori and chef-led omakase sets make for an intimate, surprisingly affordable sushi experience.
Brighton's intimate fine diner where Italian technique meets native Australian ingredients.
Melbourne's enduring Italian fine-dining institution serving hatted cuisine with warmth, precision, and genuinely moved service
Modern British dining with flair in a heritage bluestone gem hidden off Lonsdale Street
Abbotsford's all-day neighbourhood bistro with a rooftop, serious cocktails, and a chef's menu worth lingering over.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.