Taste your way around Melbourne’s food scene and discover some of Melbourne’s best cuisines.
Melbourne is a foodie’s dream!
It is a melting pot of cuisines from all over the world, with vendors hailing from all over the globe setting up shop in the foodie capital of Australia. There’s great food, great wine and even better coffee! The restaurants in Melbourne offer some globally renowned flavours from world-famous chefs.
It’s safe to say that Melbourne’s food scene is simply thriving.
But what makes Melbourne the foodie capital? Why do so many businesses come here?
It’s probably due to…
- A focus on high-quality ingredients
- Innovative cooking styles
- Spectrum of culinary districts
- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
- Café culture
- Quality markets
A focus on high-quality ingredients
A large focus on using and exploring the flavour profiles of local ingredients that goes beyond the sourcing of meats and cheeses.
Locally grown herbs, native Australian ingredients, and exploring the blends of spices will all contribute to great flavour.
There are almost 700 wineries in Victoria alone, so it’s no wonder that Melbourne’s restaurant scene is drip-fed with stunning local wines from all over the state. And with local ingredients comes local wine!
Innovative cooking styles
There are 3500 different restaurants in Melbourne. The cuisine here is not afraid to try something different! There are plenty of experimental culinary styles blended with a spectrum of fresh ingredients.
The Italian cuisine on Lygon Street and the Greek taverns, and the Lebanese and Turkish food of the Northern Suburbs all showcase a range of tastes.
Or perhaps you’re exploring classic restaurants with their twist on European charm? Either way, tasty things are happening around every corner in Melbourne.
Culinary districts
From the bustling Asian food scene in Chinatown, to the Italian cosiness of Lygon Street, to the Asian delights of Box Hill, and the Vietnamese spice in Richmond, to the innovative fusion restaurants that seem to sprawl all over the city. It’s safe to say that great food and great coffee are the life force of Melbourne, and each borough or district tends to have its culinary theme or style.
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Don’t miss the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival! For a splash of culinary bliss, paired perfectly with some of the best wines in the region, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival truly does put on an unforgettable show. The Melbourne Food and Wine is the largest festival in the world for food and wine.
The food and wine festival are a 10-day event which showcases all the best flavours of Melbourne, with pop-ups, workshops and masterclasses.
Café culture
The café culture in Melbourne is thriving! There are plenty of places you can go to sip on a high-quality coffee and get your much-needed caffeine fix.
Markets
The food markets in Melbourne are unparalleled! If you’re after fresh produce, then there are plenty of places around the city that you can go and treat yourself to an array of fresh veggies.
From the Queen Victoria Markets to South Melbourne Markets and the Fitzroy markets, Prahran Markets in South Yarra for the oldest food market.
Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia
Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.