Melbourne Eats: Oriental Tea House/ Osteria Ilaria

Oriental Tea House

David Zhou’s Oriental Teahouse is the place to pair delicious bite-sized yum cha dumplings and buns with speciality teas, from gunpowder to oolong.

Choose from steamed dumplings, maybe pork and shrimp or mixed Asian vegetables, or nab a mixed basket of four different varieties. Rice paper prawns, wontons, seafood and spring rolls come golden fried, and other menu treats include spicy seafood laksa, wonton soup and a good choice of vegetable dishes.

The menu expands further when it comes to the teas, from white, green and black varieties to herbal and fruit teas, ice tea and signature relaxing, refreshing and calming teas to pick you up or change your mood.

Location:Oriental Teahouse 378 Little Collins St Melbourne 3000

Email: ltcollins@orientalteahouse.com.au

Website: https://orientalteahouse.com.au/

Tel:03-9600-4230

Osteria Ilaria

For anyone who’s ever waited for a table at Tipo 00, Osteria Ilaria is a welcome addition to the family.

As the name implies, the menu is like something you’d find at a modern osteria in Italy. The foundations are traditionally Italian, but other parts of Europe get a look in. There’s lamb cutlet, zucchini flower, salumi to start, and more playful items such as duck with a side of nettle gnocchi. There’s a big focus on bread, too, with a few different options including a 48-hour fermented sourdough and a gluten-free grain bread.

This loose approach extends to the wine. The list ventures outside of Italy to Portugal, France and even Georgia.

Location:367 Little Bourke Street Melbourne 3000

Email:EAT@OSTERIAILARIA.COM

Website:http://www.osteriailaria.com/

Tel:+610396422287