Brighton's celebrated tasting-menu restaurant pairing Italian technique with native Australian ingredients.
Brighton's best tables
Bottarga's fine dining finesse, Ro Brighton's hidden sashimi, Baia Di Vino's Italian seafood, the bayside restaurants worth the trip.
Brighton's celebrated tasting-menu restaurant pairing Italian technique with native Australian ingredients.
Sandringham's beachside favourite for share plates, standout pasta and a genuinely well-curated wine list.
Brighton's family-run Japanese gem — Sandy and Jo's cosy BYO spot loved for pork belly bao and sashimi.
Brighton's modern Thai standout, famed for the 16-hour panang lamb shank and Edible Forest dessert.
Hampton's decade-strong family-run Vietnamese local — fresh pho, generous portions and a welcome that feels like home.
Hampton's cosy Japanese kitchen turning out generous, genuinely authentic katsu, ramen and sashimi.
A Brighton fish bar built on wild Australian seafood, daily-changed frying oil, and owners who greet regulars by name.
Brighton's palace-styled Indian dining room, known for rich butter chicken and warm hosting.
Brighton's gluten-free Vietnamese kitchen — wagyu beef curry and Kim's warmth bring regulars back.
Hampton's 30-year Indian institution, where owner Nitin greets regulars by name.
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