There's quite a collection of yummy eateries around Lt Lonsdale Street/Guildford Lane - some of them have made it into my list of favourites eateries, including
Gypsy & Pig (my fav non-sushi/sashimi Japanese restaurant),
Krimper,
Nieuw Amsterdam and
Raw Trader.
Another eatery in that immediate area is Rustica Canteen, which popped up when the long-term road and building works in that area had finally finished up. Rustica is a bakery and specialises in sourdough breads and pastries, which are made on-site. It also dishes up some delish sangers and other bread-related fare.
My memory's a tad hazy as to what Ms B and I ate. But I do remember eating a fish schnitzel that had a delightful panko-crusted exterior. The schnitzel was golden, crisp, not oily and didn't have a fishy aroma. It was wodged in with lots of fresh stuff - coriander, red onions and a generous smush of avo. It came with a little side of a paprika-dusted, mayo-coated, cauliflower pickle-y/coleslaw-y sort of thing. It was rich yet sharp enough to help cut through the heaviness of the bun.
Ms B had an epic toasted burger that was generously filled with spicy pulled pork. Propz to her - she polished the lot!
They also have a very tempting selection of sweet goodies on offer too. I didn't try them this time round, but I'll definitely do so next time!
Verdict
We really liked it.
Overall
It's great that there's a proper bakery in the city. Definitely worth checking out. They also a have a nice selection of salads for those wanting a carb-free option.
Find it at
Rustica Canteen
33 Guildford Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
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