The owners behind Shop 225 in Coburg have taken over Il Caminetto in Moonee Ponds, bringing across their famed pizzas and large vegan and gluten free range. Unlike Shop 225, it has a fully-licensed bar, and the food menu is slightly more refined, but still retains authentic flavours....
Macedonian cuisine isn't one that I'm familiar with, and restaurants in Melbourne are hard to find. Luckily it's much easier to explore now that Lé Léé just opened up in Northcote....
Pizza Farro has always been one of my favourite pizza places, so it was good news to hear they were opening a second location in Fitzroy, which is closer to home. The Polenta Chips are an excellent way to start. They've got a nice, crisp crumb and are well seasoned. The Neopolitan-style pizza is as good as I remember ...
Being right next to Chinatown, Market Lane seems like an odd place to find a Bavarian beer house, but Hofbräuhaus has been around since 1968. In this venue, you'll be treated to hearty Bavarian fare and entertainment - live music builds a fun atmosphere during the busy evenings....
I fell in love with Tipo 00 on my first visit there, and a host of positive feedback for its sister restaurant Osteria Ilaria meant Osteria's position on my 'must try' list was secured. We book in for an early-ish lunch, and watch the kitchen prepare fresh pasta for service. Although Osteria Ilaria also has pasta on the menu, it isn't quite as pasta-focused as Tipo 00....