Wonderful art galleries, a rich theatre scene, world-class sports centres and top notch boutique shopping: it’s no surprise Melbourne remains a hot destination for travellers around the world. On top of all this, Melbourne has also become a foodie’s paradise with a dynamic restaurant scene and thriving café culture.
Melbourne’s marvellously multi-cultural population is largely responsible for why food in Melbourne has a reputation for quality and diversity. Along with the fantastic coffee for which Melbourne is known, waves of Italian and Greek immigrants were the first to make an impact on the type of food available. Later, immigrants from around Asia arrived and enriched Melbourne’s culinary scene with a host of exciting cuisines from their homelands.
Whether you’re looking for rustic Italian fare, authentic Thai cuisine, budget friendly Vietnamese eats or fine dining of the French variety – food in Melbourne has it covered. While you can find restaurants catering to every taste all over the city, it’s helpful to know what neighbourhoods specialise in specific cuisines.
Lygon Street in Carlton is the heart of the Italian community in Melbourne and chock full of pizzerias and Italian bistros. The atmosphere is vibrant and a little noisy with some establishments encouraging waiters to solicit business on the street. If you’re in the mood for the food but not necessarily a bustling street vibe most places do takeaway pizza and can deliver it to your door.
Chinatown in Melbourne’s CBD has a mix of cheap Cantonese canteens and high class restaurants serving some of the best Cantonese cuisine in the world. Sunday lunch Yum Cha remains a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Make a reservation or get there early to secure a round table complete with lazy susan and be prepared to try one of everything!
Victoria Street in Richmond is almost entirely made up of Vietnamese restaurants. There are some great soup kitchens serving Pho – the deliciously stocky and herbaceous Vietnamese noodle soup and many others offering the every Vietnamese dish you could hope for.
Because it is a relatively small city, Melbourne food delivery covers a vast array of cuisines and suburbs, meaning you can chill out at your hotel, serviced apartment or friend’s house and feast on an international smorgasbord without having to brave the temperamental weather. After all, Melbourne may have culture and cuisine offerings in spades but when it comes to weather this hip, urban centre has a few things to work out!
Guest Post by Kate Bloomsbury from http://www.deliveryhero.com.au
Images: Pizza by Pink Sherbet Photography, Vietnamese Pho Soup by Calagary Reviews and Yum Cha by eugeneflores
