Alexandra Carlton

Alexandra Carlton writes for Gourmet Traveller, Qantas magazine, Good Food, The Australian, Escape and others. She is also the Oceania Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Gran Torino

Gran Torino or bust

Will Neil Perry's latest restaurant pivot save his bacon?

Alexandra Carlton |15 Aug, 2025

Supernormal

More super than normal

Andrew McConnell's Flinders Lane diner Supernormal now flourishes in Brisbane.

Alexandra Carlton |29 Jul, 2025

Travel

Man, oh Milan

Rampart unleashes its discerning food and travel critic on Italy's business and style capital.

Alexandra Carlton |17 Jul, 2025

Clarence and V

Tiny space. Huge flavours. A cure for what ails you.

Alexandra Carlton |03 Jul, 2025

Maison Bâtard

Clucky for Maison Bâtard

Chris Lucas has ushered in the Paris end of Bourke Street.

Alexandra Carlton |01 May, 2025

Eleven Barrack

Eleven Barrack, as you like it

Sydney's new grill with gumption, mere steps from the George Street light rail, gets the simple things right then nails the flourishes, too.

Alexandra Carlton |27 Mar, 2025

Neptune’s Grotto

Rampart descends into Neptune’s Grotto

The chubby-cushioned booths are littered with shrugged-off suit jackets and everyone appears to be leaning into the loucheness of it all. Hand me a martini, hand me one for each fist. I’m in!

Alexandra Carlton |26 Feb, 2025