The Spanish-inspired follow-up to Gimlet, plus more hot new places to try in Melbourne this month

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoGood Food logoSavedCollectionThe Spanish-inspired follow-up to Gimlet, plus more hot new places to try in Melbourne this monthAndrew McConnell’s Cote Basque sizzles on Crossley Street, Rosheen Kaul reopens her pop-up Chinese-ish bistro as a permanent restaurant, and we’ve found the best spanakopita in the city’s south-east.17 storiesMexicanFive ‘Flamin’ Hot’ new Mexican restaurants and taco trucks to add to your radarAugust 28, 2026Quincy Malesovas13.5/20CollingwoodMary’s cafe serves puff puff pancakes by day, alligator pepper stew by nightAugust 28, 2026Emma BrehenyGood Food hat15/20MelbourneNewly hatted Italian Roma is an ode to Rome that immediately feels like homeAugust 4, 2026Besha Rodell14/20MelbourneWarm your bones with a restorative bowl of Sagye’s ‘deeply soothing’ beef soup (with free refills)August 21, 2026Frank Sweet14.5/20RichmondAfter 57 years, third-generation Greek family restaurant Salona still feels remarkably freshAugust 25, 2026Besha RodellJust openAndrew McConnell’s Spanish grill Cote Basque revives a favourite city dining roomAugust 6, 2026Dani ValentAdvertisementOakleighYou won’t find a better spanakopita in Melbourne than Sweet Filosophy’sAugust 26, 2026Dani ValentNorthcoteMinimum Wines, maximum vibes (and $10 glasses) at hot new northside hangout Community Wine HouseAugust 15, 2026Tomas Telegramma13/20BrunswickBanh mi shop transforms into ‘insanely good value’ chicken joint Season in the eveningsAugust 14, 2026Emma BrehenyWindsorGet steak and lobster ’til midnight at Windsor’s ritzy bar and grill The Frog Club August 19, 2026Emily HolgateComing soonRosheen Kaul’s charming Chinese-ish bistro Little Rose is here to stayAugust 4, 2026Dani ValentComing soonCollingwood has no shortage of beer halls. But none quite like gluten-free newbie The FreehouseAugust 10, 2026Haymun Win14.5/20Torquay‘If beachy pub the Surf Hotel was around the corner, I’d eat there every week’August 18, 2026Besha RodellAlbert ParkWally’s is now more than a wine stop. It’s a restaurant (and date night spot) to watchAugust 2, 2026Dani Valent14/20ThornburyIt’s a miracle to find Chabela’s home-style Mexican cooking on High StreetAugust 11, 2026Besha RodellAdvertisementEat StreetsYour guide to eating along ‘casual dining cornucopia’ Station Street in FairfieldAugust 7, 2026Tomas TelegrammaJust openPho sandwiches to cloud-like coffees: Five new Vietnamese cafes to try in MelbourneAugust 8, 2026Tomas TelegrammaGood Food logoInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe