Eat Out

vegetarian

Deer Duck Bistro's tomato Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and wild herbs.

Top 10 vegetarian

NATASCHA MIROSCH Vegetarians are no longer being relegated to the culinary fringe, with many mainstream Brisbane restaurants offering vegetarian options. Here are 10 of the best.

melbourne

13/20

Brutale

18 Corrs Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

Cuisine:
European
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
2 reader ratings

A journey into the food and recent history of the Balkans, it's a meaty good time at Brutale.

sydney

Elementary: 'Molecular' coconut and lychee Eton mess.

Under $30

James' Bistro

81 The Crescent, Fairfield, NSW

Cuisine:
Modern Australian
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
1 reader rating

Tona Inthavong is at it again: adding contemporary city-slick to Fairfield.

french bistro-ness

Go-to dish: Baked comte custard, soubise, onion powder, $19.

14.5/20

Vincent

14 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW

Cuisine:
French
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
1 reader rating

Vincent is a breezy, measured take on French dining that builds on our love of bistro bonhomie, good wine and good cheese.

vol-au-vents

Vol-au-vent filled with bacon, mushrooms, red onion and ricotta.

Bion Societe

12-14 Layton Street, Camperdown, NSW

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
4 reader ratings

Fans of the vol-au-vent rejoice! The pastry case is making a comeback, on this cafe menu at least.

pop-up

Masterstock poached chicken salad with eggplant cream.

13/20

MasterChef Dining and Bar

Rooftop, Crown Towers, Southbank, Victoria

Cuisine:
Contemporary
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
4 reader ratings

After five years of pressure tests and mystery boxes, the circle is complete. MasterChef Dining and Bar is risen.

brit-ish

The serve

The Commoner

122 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, Victoria

Cuisine:
British
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
4 reader ratings

This is such a likeable, golden place and the food is always striving for that tasty sweet spot.

gasworks

Vanilla panna cotta, salted caramel, malt ice-cream and cookie crumb.

14/20

Hatch & Co

Skyring Terrace, Newstead, Queensland

Cuisine:
Contemporary
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
6 reader ratings

Braden White's gregarious, energetic dining spot is intended for grazing, drinking and socialising.

top 50

Eat your way through the Middle East-meets-Europe share-plate menu at Gerard's Bistro.

A food lover's guide to Brisbane

NATASCHA MIROSCH Fancy yourself a bit of a foodie? Natascha Mirosch has compiled her list of the 50 best things for food lovers to do in Brisbane. How many can you tick off the list?

kingston

Lunch with flair

16/20

Silo Bakery

36 Giles Street, Kingston, Australia

Cuisine:
Contemporary
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
6 reader ratings

Spectacular European cafe food that puts fine diners to shame, in bustling surrounds, and don't forget a loaf or tart to take home.

campbell

Marinated scallops and calamari with vegetable achar.

15.5/20

Lanterne Rooms

3 Blamey Crescent, Campbell, Australia

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
21 reader ratings

Modern dining - loud spaces, open, smoky kitchens - Is the new scene, but I (quietly) rejoice in the atmosphere at the Lanterne Rooms.

melbourne

Sure thing: Rabbit tortellini served with kale, prosciutto and tarragon-scented stock.

The serve

Mister Bianco

285 High Street, Kew, Victoria

Cuisine:
Italian
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
2 reader ratings

This new Kew classic boasts expert, solicitous service, accomplished food and an intimate, classy dining room.

canberra

14/20

Red Chilli Sichuan

75 Alinga Street, Canberra, Australia

Cuisine:
Chinese
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
7 reader ratings

Red Chilli is a very welcome addition to Chinese eating in Canberra.

pop-up

13/20

MasterChef Dining and Bar

Rooftop, Crown Towers, Southbank, Victoria

Cuisine:
Contemporary
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
4 reader ratings

After five years of pressure tests and mystery boxes, the circle is complete. MasterChef Dining and Bar is risen.

gyoza

Under $30

Harajuku Gyoza

15 Bayswater Road, Potts Point, NSW

Cuisine:
Japanese
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
8 reader ratings

The newly opened Harajuku Gyoza in Potts Point, the first southern outpost of the Brisbane original, serves a favourite handmade specialty - Japanese dumplings.

wine bar

Under $30

Riley Street Cafe & Wine

222 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW

Cuisine:
Italian
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
5 reader ratings

A serendipitous wine/food/coffee matrix is to be found behind this white-marbled, stool-lined bar.

dining dynasty

Terry Durack review

14/20

Fu Manchu

229 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, NSW

Cuisine:
Chinese, Malaysian
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
11 reader ratings

If you were tracking the progression of modern Asian dining in this city, Fu Manchu would be one of your road signs.

degustation

Parsnip ice-cream, strawberries and silky buttermilk curd.

Under $30

Champion's Grill

37A Springs Road, Clayton South, Victoria

Cuisine:
Contemporary
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
7 reader ratings

Been to Clayton Bowls Club lately? You should and you should get in quick.

country pubs

Pull up a chair: The warm ambience of the Micawber Tavern in Belgrave.

Tavern in the town

Daniel Lewis and Adam Curley It's changed a bit over the years, but the local pub is still the heart of many a community.

hotpots

Dainty Sichuan

Level 1, 2A Cambridge Street, Box Hill, Victoria

Cuisine:
Chinese
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
12 reader ratings

Leading Melbourne's individualistic hotpot charge, Dainty Sichuan's Box Hill restaurant is a hoot and perfect for a group.

family friendly

The Bun Mobile's classic pork steamed bun 'burger'.

A guide to family-friendly dining

NATASCHA MIROSCH Here are 20 places you might not have thought to take the kids to eat, chosen by Good Food Guide editor Natascha Mirosch.

italian

Truffle ricotta ravioli with sage burnt butter.

13.5/20

Il Locale

Rosalie Mews, 21 Nash Street, Paddington, Queensland

Cuisine:
Italian

With a menu based on trattoria-style comfort food staples, there's much appeal but few surprises.

french

Review

14/20

Lutece

1/60 Macgregor Terrace, Bardon, QLD

Cuisine:
French

Lutece is a welcome bit of sophistication in a suburban shopping strip.

kingston

12.5/20

C Dine Bar

19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston, ACT

Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
6 reader ratings

The Kingston foreshore is finally coming to life. One business has already thrown open its doors - C Dine Bar, on the edge of the lake.

Braddon

Food&Wine: Restaurant Review - Italian and Sons

Refined Italian

16.5/20

Italian and Sons

7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, Australia

Cuisine:
Italian
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
28 reader ratings

Relaxed dining with simple, refined Italian cooking, a focus on good produce, and a great wine list. One of the best.

arboretum dining

Food and Wine. Conservatory Restaurant at the National Arboretum food review. Grilled kangaroo fillet with davidson plums and quandongs. 17 July 2013 Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan

Lunch with a view

13.5/20

Conservatory

National Arboretum, Forest Drive, Weston Creek, ACT

Cuisine:
Contemporary
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
2 reader ratings

It's early days for the Conservatory restaurant at the National Arboretum, and like the young trees everywhere, this place should grow into its potential.