The Laneway Brasserie & Bar

Follow in-the-know locals to this cosy European-style brasserie and bar, tucked away in one of Melbourne’s most genteel laneways.

Feast on all your European favourites in the light-filled, homely dining room with its comfy banquettes and white tablecloths, or raise a glass in the atmospheric bar, where long-time residents and sophisticated students gather to sip cocktails and local wine.

The menu is a lovesong to comfort classics such as pizza, pasta and fried seafood, with a particular focus on grilled meat. Think homestyle dishes like sticky pork ribs with your choice of sauce or juicy rib eye steak cooked on the bone for extra flavour. There’s even a dedicated kids menu, making this one perfect for family nights out.

Make sure you save room for dessert - the sticky date pudding with a generous dollop of whipped cream and hot caramel sauce is not to be missed.