International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Le Charme / Beatrix

Published

3 years ago

June 8, 2021

lily

Le Charme

Le Charme is located in the heart of China town.

Walking through China town you may easily miss Le Charme, however once you step inside, the aqua themed decor may give you a pleasant surprise. Le Charme is all about showcasing the exciting and eclectic flavours of Asian cuisines. Although it has a Chinese restaurant name, its menu is mostly delicacies from different Asian cities, such as Malaysia, Hong Kong and Vietnamese dishes.

Le Charme is all about showcasing the exciting and eclectic flavours of Asian cuisines.

Locations: Shop3 / 178 Little Bourke St., Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: https://lecharmegroup.com.au

Contact: 0422 541 808

$~$$ ($75 for two people)

Beatrix

North Melbourne’s Beatrix Cafe keeps things nice and simple, serving brunch and lunch ciabattas, good coffee and standout homemade cakes and slices. You have to prebook online before pick up as they normally sold out in minutes. That’s probably enough to prove how popular Beatrix is.

They have a great range of cakes. Their cake layer was fluffy and soft, the flavor was on point and mellowed. Check instagram for the daily list of delectable cakes available for takeaway.

Locations: 688 Queensberry St., North Melbourne 3051

Website: https://beatrixbakes.com/

Phone: 0403 698 836

Email: eatcake@beatrixbakes.com

$~$$ ($30 for two people)

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International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Tipo 00 / Mamasita

Published

10 months ago

July 12, 2023

lily

Tipo 00

Tipo 00, named after the finely ground flour used to make pizza and pasta, is owned by chef Andreas Papadakis – last seen in the kitchen at Vue de Monde – as well as head chef Alberto Fava (ex-Merchant) and Luke Skidmore. Papadakis cooks with the same ingredients and techniques acquired from his time in fine diners, but takes an unfussy approach with clean, simple elements here.

Location: 361 Little Bourke Street Melbourne 3000

Website: tipo00.com.au

Mamasita

Designer Sarah Townson of Anthology has warmed up the exposed-brick interior with fresh moss, antique mirrors, gothic chandeliers and burgundy banquettes, which line the wall opposite the bar. It’s stocked with all the makings of a classic Parisian cocktail spot (think dirty Martinis and French 75s) and an extensive selection of French and local wine.

Location: Level 1 11 Collins Street Melbourne 3000

Phone: (03) 9650 3821

Website: mamasita.com.au

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International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Coda / Florentino

Published

11 months ago

May 31, 2023

katherine

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

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International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Grill Americano / Smith St Bistrot

Published

1 year ago

February 17, 2023

katherine

Grill Americano

With Grill Americano, restaurateur Chris Lucas wasn’t looking to create another Italian restaurant. Melbourne had plenty of those already. Instead, his Italian steakhouse is a reimagining of the grills and brasseries prevalent in Melbourne throughout the ’60s and into the early ’80s. The menu’s centrepiece, though, is the grill section and its bistecca alla Fiorentina. A star of Tuscan cuisine, here it comes in the form of a 1.2-kilogram T-bone cooked over charcoal and doused in sea salt and rosemary.

Location: 101 Collins Street Melbourne 3000

Email: reservations@grillamericano.com

Phone: (03) 8616 8010

Website: grillamericano.com