The downtown outlet of Melbourne tapas institution MoVida is brighter and more open than its uptown parent, sporting big windows and a patio for alfresco lunching. They do all the things MoVida is good at – seafood, cured meats and plenty of good Spanish wine, beer and sherry.
Somedays, eating inside just won't cut it. On those sunny Melbourne days, soak in some vitamin D at these outdoor eateries. If you're not in the CBD, check out our guide to Melbourne's best lunches, or make it easy with our round-up of Melbourne's best burgers.