International Eats
Melbourne Eats: Coda / Florentino
Coda
The clever use of space and the menu of mostly small sharing dishes gives Coda an energy as people pop in for a glass of wine and a couple of scallops, with the comfort of knowing that they can book a table for a Friday night should the want to. Coda is one of Melbourne’s best.
Location: Basement 141 Flinders Lane (corner Oliver Lane) Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9650 3155
Website: codarestaurant.com.au
Florentino
This classic Italian dining institution takes pride of place on the top level, upstairs from Florentino Grill and Cellar Bar down on the street. The menu format means every diner eats three courses. If you’re there to really lash out, which of course you are, choose the Gran Tour menu, a lavish five-course set-menu matched with wines from Australia, Italy and France.
Location: 80 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000
Phone: (03) 9662 1811
Website: florentino.com.au