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ARLECHIN

Whether it’s 7pm or 2am, nothing lines the stomach for fine Italian wine like a plate of Arlechin’s perfectly al dente pasta, or the famed bolognese jaffle. mornane Pl, Melbourne 3000. arlechin.com.au. Tue-sat 5pm-late.

BAR TINI

Bar food doesn’t get more fun than tapas and tinned seafood at Tini, accompanied by repeat orders of sangria. 3- 5 Hosier Ln, Melbourne 3000. 03 9663 3038. bartini.com.au. Tue-sat 5pm-late. CLOONEY Playfulness belies the hard-won technique on show on this menu that provides hit after hit of flavour – we’re still thinking about that pillowy aniseed milk bun. 171 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207. 03 9645 1568. Tue-sat 4pm-late.

WESTWOOD

British food shakes off its fusty reputation with Rhys Bennett’s fresh takes on old favourites from his motherland. 313 Victoria St, West Melbourne. 03 9348 9406. westwood3003.com. Tue-fri 7.30am-10pm; Sat, Sun 8am-11pm.