Situated in the leafy enclave of Bellbird Estate in Blackburn, The Food Republic Café sits in a park like environment surrounded by trees and grassed outdoor areas. With a designed interior, reminiscent of European cafes in Milan and an era where glamour and elegance were always a part of the dining experience, walls of glass allow natural light to filter in, making for a relaxed space to enjoy background jazz and sip a cup of coffee. The Food Republic is open from breakfast daily, offering a modern European menu for lunch and dinner with a distinct family dining approach to shared plates, which can be matched according to the diners’ tastes. Enjoy arancini risotto balls with tomato chutney or opt for risotto with duck, mushroom, pancetta and pecorino, finished with a Japanese scotch.