Local’s guide on what’s good to eat on Melbourne’s Flinders Lane

Cecconi’s is situated in a Flinders Lane basement, where they dish up plenty of eats from northern Italy in their classic yet modern dining room. Think elegant yet relaxed when you dine on Head Chef Sebastiano Pezzoli’s Venetian-inspired menu.

Their divine selection of antipasti includes freshly shucked oysters, mushroom and cheese arancini, and pork and veal stuffed olives.

If you love your meat, order some plates from Cecconi’s Affettati menu – aged prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella should hit the spot.

For first and second plate we suggest the smoked salmon with Jerusalem artichokes, followed by a breaded veal cutlet served with a crisp apple, cabbage, and parsley salad.

Pasta, salad dishes, and steak round out Cecconi’s menu, which ends with some classic Italian desserts. We love the hazelnut semifreddo with chocolate and bitter orange.

Make sure you don’t eat for at least a few days before going to Cecconi’s – there are just too many delectable dishes to settle on just one or two!

Dish Cult recommends: The $34 Parpadelle with Beef and Pork Ragu

This year marks Chin Chin’s 10th Anniversary as a Flinders Street fixture. Here at Chin Chin you will find that food meets art in a casual setting.

The Make Me Feed Me feast changes each week, and will fill you up on stuff like Chicken Wings Three Ways, Baby Back Pork Ribs, and Coconut Red Curry, or Pulled Pork Roll-Ups, Penang Braised Beef Cheek Curry, and a rich Double Choc Brownie.

Duck downstairs to check out Chin Chin’s GoGo Bar, which prides itself on its refined yet edgy cocktail selection that uses seasonal South-East Asian ingredients.

Dish Cult recommends: The $34.50 BBQ King Salmon in banana leaf, coconut red curry

This cute little space offers fresh, tasty food, friendly staff, good music, and a relaxed vibe. No wonder its patrons keep coming back for more.

Pop in for a hearty breakfast before a busy day. The warming Paleo Porridge is sure to get you fired up for the day. You can always sample Georgia’s Waffles (think berries, bananas, and maple syrup) if you’re after something a little sweeter. Seedling Cafe has plenty of options for those in need of a morning caffeine fix.

Lunch at Seedlings is all about salads with superfood ingredients, made fresh daily, served with your choice of protein (including vegan options.) A Raw Power Smoothie makes your lunch complete.

And did we mention that Seedlings makes Bespoke cakes that are gluten and sugar free? Perfect if you want to spoil that special someone who can’t eat regular cakes.

Dish Cult recommends: The $24 Smokey Baked Beans on Toast