Pelligrini’s Espresso Bar
Dripping in nostalgia and vintage allure exists Pelligrini’s Espresso Bar, established in 1954 and maintaining its period diner décor with chequered floors and red vinyl bar stools. With the option between seating at the communal bench or at the bar, Pellegrini’s embraces the social culture traditionally associated with Italian espresso bars. Their homemade pasta is worth adding to any Melburnian’s culinary bucket list.
66 Bourke St, Melbourne
Borek Shop
For just $3.50 at the Queen Victoria Market you can get a variety of different boreks including cheese and spinach, lamb or potato and vegetable. They’re some of the most popular lunches in Melbourne. It’s easy to spot The Borek Shop by scouting out the store constantly bustling with people, often with lines around the store itself. However, service is always quick and friendly.
95 Elizabeth St & Victoria Street, Melbourne
Mankoushe
Offering seasonal dishes prepared using locally-sourced produce, Mankoushe reflects Middle Eastern cuisine through the use of the best Australian ingredients on offer. As well as serving an array of Middle Eastern foods like falafel wraps, meat and vegetarian, Mankoushe also sell pickled vegebles, labneh and dips. The family-run restaurant maintains authentic taste yet brings exciting new flavours to their meals that keeps the balance between new and old.
323 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Pho Victoria
Boasting authentic flavours and traditional cooking methods is Pho Victoria, a Vietnamese restaurant open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant prepares their meals with a real passion for their craft; spending hours to prepare beef stock alone. With no meal over $30 and the average price of pho being $12, it’s easy to see why this place is often considered one of the best authentic Vietnamese restaurants in the area.
372 Victoria St, North Melbourne
Little Africa
Despite the small 20-seat restaurant that makes up the heart and soul of Little Africa, the restaurant has both introduced and made successful one of Melbourne’s less mainstream cuisines – East African. Little Africa has made a splash with chef Ruta Ukbagerish bringing in the interesting flavours of Africa to Melbourne. The servings are very generous and the prices moderate so if you’re up for a change of flavour when eating out, Little Africa may be the way to go.
358 Victoria St, North Melbourne
Chef Lagenda
In 2010, Thomas Lee opened Chef Lagenda, realising a long held dream to open a warm, welcoming, traditional Malaysian restaurant, which showcases the authentic cuisine of his home-town, Ipoh. From popular pork dumplings to chicken satay skewers, there is something for everyone here.
16 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington
Flemington Kebab House
With home delivery, outdoor seating and vegetarian options, Flemington Kebabs is a very versatile kebab store. However, they are not limited to just kebabs; they also make pizzas, salads, dips and HSPs. With an average price of $30 for two, it’s not a bad place to stop for a quick lunch or post-concert meal.
301 Racecourse Rd, Kensington
Pacific House
Pacific House is a Cantonese Restaurant chain renowned for their fresh roast meats and seafood. This restaurant even serves crocodile, sea cucumber and jellyfish if you’re looking for something different. Well worth venturing out to find something new, with Cantonese shining through everything they do.
293 – 295 Racecourse Rd, Flemington
