At Love Letter we are a semi-fine diner restaurant with a weekly rotating chaos menu, featuring modern-Australian, French influence and a nostalgic lean towards the food that we grew up eating in Aussie, Jewish and Italian households. Think old school French bistro classics with modern Australian flair, rotating snacks and weekly specials.
Address: 144 Bridge Rd
For Heaven's Steaks
Clayton, VIC
Cuisines: Fast Food, Sandwich/Subs
Address: 1465 Centre Rd
Doju
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Korean
Address: 530 Little Collins St
Firedoor Restaurant
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Australian, Barbecue, Steak
Firedoor is a shrine to smoke, flame, and elemental cooking where chef Lennox Hastie harnesses the raw power of fire to spotlight hyperlocal, seasonal produce and dry-aged steaks, all cooked over a custom-built wood-fired furnace.
Address: 23/33 Mary St
Gimlet
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: European
Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.
Address: 33 Russell St
Embla
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.
Address: 122 Russell St
Bakemono Bakers
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Japanese
A bakery that offers staples and a menu inspired by bakeries in Japan and Korea.
Address: 273 Little Lonsdale St
Patricia Coffee Brewers
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
Tiny, standing-room-only coffee bar tucked between Melbourne’s laneways, serving some of the city’s best espresso with unmatched precision and charm. Patricia proves that good coffee doesn’t need a seat — just skill, speed, and style.
Address: Rear of 493-495 Little Bourke St
Napier Quarter
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European
Address: 359 Napier St
The Grounds Coffee Factory
Eveleigh, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee, Brunch
Address: Bay 4a/2 Locomotive St
Small Batch Roasting Co.
North Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 3-9 Little Howard St
Don's
Prahran, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 202 Commercial Rd
Bun Bun Bakery
Springvale, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A bakery situated on Springvale Rd offering a variety of rolls including sliced and crispy pork, lemon grass chicken and the chicken kebab.
Address: 1/288 Springvale Rd
Pho Hung Vuong Saigon
Springvale, VIC
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Address: 2/15 Balmoral Ave
Byrdi
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Cocktail
Dedicating to creativity and hospitality, this trailblazing establishment at Melbourne's cocktail scene, offering an innovative and immersive drinking experience.
Address: 211 La Trobe Street, Tenancy GD075
ARU Restaurant
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian,
Modern Australian cuisine with a fusion of native ingredients and the flavours of Asia-Pacific.
Address: 268 Little Collins St
Three Horses
Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Cocktail
Address: 106 Little Lonsdale St
Pu Ji Mi Eastwood
Eastwood, NSW
Cuisines:
Pu Ji Mi is permanently closed.
Address: Shop 202/62-80 Rowe St
Lilac Wine
Cremorne, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 31 Stephenson St
Poly
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 74-76 Commonwealth St
Lee Ho Fook
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Chinese
A modern Chinese restaurant, showcasing the best Australian produce and wine, gastronomic tasting menu and innovative and creative a'la carte dining.
Address: 11-15 Duckboard Place
Marguerite
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Contemporary European
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Flower Dome
Burnt Ends
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 7 Dempsey Rd, #01-02 Burnt Ends
Le Rebelle
Mount Lawley, Western Australia
Cuisines: European
Address: 676 Beaufort St
Taqueria Sin Nombre
Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Mexican
A little taquería without a name. Somewhere in Celestial Avenue, Chinatown.
Address: 12-14 Celestial Ave
Kok Sen Restaurant
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Singaporean
Address: Keong Saik Rd., 4
Anchovy
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Address: 338 Bridge Rd
Poodle Bar & Bistro
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern French
Address: 81-83 Gertrude St
Madalenas Bar
South Fremantle, Western Australia
Cuisines: Seafood
Address: 406 South Terrace
Pneuma Restaurant
Brisbane City, QLD
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European
Address: 336 George St
Ester Restaurant
Chippendale, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 46-52 Meagher St
LuMi Dining
Pyrmont, NSW
Cuisines: Italian, Japanese,
Address: 56 Pirrama Rd
Single O Surry Hills
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 60/64 Reservoir St
A.P House (A.P Bakery)
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Bakery, Coffee,
Address: L2/80 Commonwealth St
NOMAD Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Located along Flinders Lane dining precinct, with a large open kitchen & bar showcasing Middle Eastern flavours cooked over fire & smoke.
Address: 187 Flinders Ln
Marion Wine Bar
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
Neighbourhood wine bar with a loyal Fitzroy following, known for its ever-changing wine list and unfussy, produce-driven plates.
Address: 53 Gertrude St
Bar Liberty
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: European
A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu
Address: 234 Johnston St
Builders Arms Hotel
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
A place with two dining areas—the bistro and the public bar—that serves an à la carte menu with a variety of daily specials.
Address: 211 Gertrude St
Butchers Diner
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: American,
A beloved neighborhood spot that captures the essence of classic American diner culture.
Address: 10 Bourke St
Carlton Wine Room
Carlton, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
A restaurant serving inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list
Address: 172-174 Faraday St
Soi 38 Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Thai
Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.
Address: 38 Royal Ln
Victor Churchill
Armadale, VIC
Cuisines: European, Steak
Address: 953 High St
Odette
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines:
Address: 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-04 Odette, National Gallery
Keng Eng Kee Seafood @ Alexandra Village
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Singaporean, Chinese, Seafood
A modern zi char classic where bold wok-hei meets Hainanese heart. With roots from a 1970s hawker stall, this Alexandra Village favourite serves salted egg crab, coffee-pork ribs and moonlight hor fun with flair. Whether you’re sharing plates over beers or digging into a family feast, KEK delivers the flavour-rich spirit of Singapore’s zi char scene.
Address: 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136
Restaurant POTONG
Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Cuisines: Thai, Chinese
Address: 422 Vanich 1 Rd
Samrub Samrub Thai
Bang Rak, Bangkok
Cuisines: Thai
Address: 39/11 Yommarat Alley
Charmkrung
Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Cuisines: Thai
Address: 6th Floor, 839 Charoen Krung Road
Rempapa
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Singaporean
Address: 2 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-01/02/03 Rempapa, Park Place Residences at PLQ
The Independent Gembrook
Gembrook, VIC
Cuisines: Argentinian, Italian, European
The Independent is a casual Italo-Argentinian restaurant, located in the heart of Main Street, Gembrook—just an hour southeast of Melbourne’s CBD
Chef Patron - Mauro Callegari is the skilled culinary magician at the helm of the kitchen, where he creates simple but complex dishes that are showcased on the à la carte and tasting menu option.
Address: 79 Main St
Auterra Wine Bar
Armadale, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
An Armadale gem where thoughtfully executed snacks meet world-class wines. Led by chef-owner Clinton McIver, this venue champions small-batch producers and seasonal local produce. Drop in for a cheeky Chenin blanc-and-snack session and stay for a multi-course dinner paired with international and local grapes. Auterra delivers the best of both worlds.
