Filipino

• Best of

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

• Review
• Northbridge

The hidden Northbridge dining room where you’ll find a hit of Filipino street food

From grilled chicken and skewers to woozy Technicolor desserts, Kalye Filipino Streats faithfully channels the urban flavours of the Philippines.

• Max Veenhuyzen

• Recommended
• Footscray

Say Cheese

For Filipino and El Salvadorian-inspired sangers in Trocadero Arcade.

• Dani Valent

• Review
• Rushcutters Bay

If you like bacon-and-egg rolls, you’ll love the bulakenya sandwich at Adhika

The new Rushcutters Bay cafe is a win for anyone craving Filipino breakfasts and new adventures in matcha.

• Lee Tran Lam

• Review
• Melbourne

Serai

A high-energy Pinoy throwdown.

• Review
• Melbourne

Askal

A buzzy space for a lively spin on traditional flavours.

• Recommended
• Melbourne

Inuman

A love-letter to the Philippines and its laidback drinking culture.

• Review
• Crows Nest

Like crackling pork? Visit this casual Filipino diner for shatteringly crisp lechon

Charcoal & Crisp Lechon in Crows Nest specialises in the Manila style of lechon served with a vinegar-rich dipping.

• Callan Boys

• Review
• Goulburn

Tambayan Grill & Filipino Store

Fuel-stop country cafe turned Filipino grill house and grocer.

• Review
• Darlinghurst

Takam

A progressive eatery led by a new generation of Filipino chefs.