Ask a native Melbournian what makes his hometown unique among all the major cities of Australia and he’s likely to point to food. People in Melbourne are proud of their food – its quality, diversity and, yes, even its affordability. There seems to be an endless array of different cuisine available in the thousands of restaurants and cafes that line Melbourne, much to the amazement of foreign visitors.

There is a saying in Melbourne that finding a bad meal is harder than finding a great meal. Certainly, great food has become a way of life in the city, combined, of course, with quality drinks and ambience. Oftentimes, one gets the feeling that excellent cuisine has become so commonplace that it is ambience that provides the critical difference between one fine restaurant and another. » Read more: A Dining And Drinking Guide To Melbourne – Australia