Located on the sixth floor of Curtin House, Mesa Verde is a bar and restaurant offering a fresh and bold take on traditional Mexican food, along with one of Australia’s largest collections of tequila and mezcal. The menu features jicama salad, Kingfish ceviche tostadas and inventive tacos. Larger plates to share include quesadillas, chicken wings and crispy lamb ribs.
Location: Level 6/252 Swanston St
Email: hello@mesaverde.net.au
Website: www.mesaverde.net.au
Tel: (03) 9654 4417
Aru
Aru is one of the newest restaurants in Melbourne, by the acclaimed team behind Sunda, and with a sleek fitout and private dining area. Inspired by the ancient seafaring routes between China, Indonesia and northern Australia, the menu draws on dishes from the Asian region and beyond, cooked over the large wood fire hearth and dry-aged and smoked in-house.