Eastern European
Free pizza, two days of pastry: An insider’s picks of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Unsure how to tackle the program of 200-plus events? Start with pizza from a leading London chef, hot bakery collabs in the heart of the city, and a barbecue like no other.
- Rick Stephens
- Recommended
- Carnegie
Russian Tidbits
Old-school deli selling Russian cold cuts and Eastern European groceries.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Rockdale
It’s one of the best snacks in Sydney, but you probably haven’t heard of it
These fourth-generation Rockdale bakers make just one thing, and it’s flaky, golden and perfect for your next picnic.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Windsor
‘The food, oh the food! It’s so good’: This homespun Chapel Street venue will ‘wow’ you
I walk into a lot of restaurants. I can’t remember the last time I was transported like this, writes Dani Valent.
- Dani Valent
Melbourne’s hottest dining pop-up is hidden in a synagogue and opens once a week
Rintel’s Diner has operated out of an inner-city synagogue since mid-May – and it’s booking out a month ahead for its home-style food and unique atmosphere.
- Quincy Malesovas
A south-eastern suburb loses a local favourite, but gains the cosy wine bar it was missing
Pick at preserves and smallgoods, or meatballs and cheesecake made to family recipes at longtime chef Ravi Presser’s “wholesome” first venue.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Epping
It’s worth the drive just for the cabbage rolls at this suburban Macedonian diner
Marijan Nikolovski and his family serve kebapi sausages, flavour-forward dips and more at Balkan Skara in Melbourne’s north.
- Dani Valent