Russell Street is a north-south street in the central business district of Melbourne, Australia, part of the Hoddle Grid laid out in 1837. At its southern end it intersects with Flinders Street and Federation Square, while at its northern end it becomes Lygon Street, a street famous for its Italian restaurants and cafes. Russell Street is easily reached by public transport by taking a train to Parliament railway station, Flinders Street railway station or Melbourne Central railway station. It also intersects several streets serviced by metro tram lines.