You probably haven’t heard of Peter Gunn but here’s a tip: remember that name. Ides represents not only the long-time Attica sous chef’s first restaurant but a Platonic ideal of modern fine dining. Ides is a minimalist operation with only 36 diners a night, only a six-course degustation, representing pretty decent value at $110 a head. Expect fun fine dining.
Smith Street's gentrification in the last few years isn't all bad news. The late night kebab shops of old are still there for your 3am hot chips, but you can now pre-empt your bar hop through Collingwood with some of the best food this side of Victoria Parade. Thirsty? Follow up your meal with a bar crawl through Smith Street.
For more dinner ideas, check out the best restaurants on Flinders Lane and Lygon Street.