Restaurants in Melbourne
The city laneways are a diner's delight, with Asian-fusion Ezard hidden away in Flinders Lane, Longrain in Chinatown and tapas at MoVida near Federation Square. Explore Southbank before dining on fresh seafood at Rockpool Bar & Grill. Asian and ethnic cuisines proliferate in the Inner North. Booking is essential at top-end restaurants and most open daily until 10pm-11pm. A 10-12% tip at top-end and mid-range restaurants is appreciated.
Top-end
Expand all1. Ezard - Innovative seasonal cuisine
Show moreTeague Ezard's intimate city basement restaurant is a Melbourne classic, where crisp linens and moody teak furnishings prepare you for something special. Ezard's seasonal menu has an Asian accent, with kingfish sashimi or Wagyu beef, and carnivores and vegetarians alike have a choice of an eight-course tasting menu or à la carte.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
187, Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+ 61 (3) 9639 6811
2. Rockpool Bar & Grill - Brasserie-style grill with views
Show moreSydneysider Neil Perry's foray into Melbourne's dining scene is as sleek and stylish as its Southbank location. Rockpool Bar & Grill's quality produce-driven menu features the finest beef and seafood, unfussily prepared so the ingredients shine. With its sweeping city skyline views and timber and glass decor, this is theatrical dining at its best.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-3pm & 6pm-11pm (closed lunchtime Sat)
Address
Crown Complex, Southbank, Melbourne 3006
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 8648 1900
3. Circa the Prince - Dramatic food and décor
Show more In St Kilda, Circa the Prince is all about drama, with black, pink and white décor and a sense of space. The celebrated food blends a lack of fuss with fine produce. Go for à la carte Wagyu rump or slow-cooked chicken, or try the vegetarian degustation, but don't miss desserts like Circa's very own Snickers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sun-Fri 7am-11am, 12pm-3pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm; Sat 6.30pm-10.30pm
Address
3, Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne 3182
Telephone
+ 61 (0) 3 9536 1122
4. Botanical - Cuisine by the gardens
Show moreBotanical in South Yarra has subtle lighting and blond-wood furniture. Paul Cooper creates inventive takes on modern classics like rack of lamb to inspire the taste buds. It is unsurpassed for a splurge weekend brunch or to kick back with a drink and snacks from the grazing menu.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 7am-11pm (from 8am Sat & Sun)
Address
169, Domain Road, South Yarra, Melbourne 3141
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9820 7888
5. Longrain - Thai with a twist
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Thai and Chinese flavours merge with 21st-century verve at Longrain. The converted warehouse in Chinatown's heart is filled with communal tables, the hum of diners and heady aromas of chilli and lime. The idea is to dine banquet-style, combining your chosen main with a variety of smaller side dishes and plenty of jasmine rice.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Fri 12pm-3pm; Daily 6pm-11pm (from 5.30pm Sat & Sun)
Address
44, Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9671 3151
6. Pearl - Multicultural fusion
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At the river end of Richmond, Pearl has been pleasing lovers of modern fusion fare for several years. The decor is lush, with glimmering pearl details and crisp white napery. Pearl's multicultural menu is driven by executive chef Geoff Lindsay's love of ginger, chilli and palm sugar, Turkish delight, chocolate and pomegranate.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-11pm
Address
631-633, Church Street, Richmond, Melbourne 3121
Telephone
+ 61 (0) 3 9421 4599
7. Vue de Monde - Classically-inspired French cuisine
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Dining at its finest is offered at the city's Vue de Monde, where classically-inspired French cuisine is given a memorably modern interpretation. Try the two- or three-course menu du jour at lunchtime or the degustation tasting menu anytime. Favourites include almond gazpacho and confit of trout or pork cassoulet.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 12pm-2pm & Tue-Sat 6.30pm-8.30pm
Address
430, Little Collins Street, (Normanby Chambers), Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9691 3888
Mid-range
Expand all8. Press Club - Inspirational Greek food
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A meal at the city's Press Club is a celebration of great food and good company. Overseeing this formal, but convivial, affair is the inspirational Greek chef behind the helm. Go for the great-priced lunch deals or a degustation to share. Super-creative dishes like mussel spanakopita and calamari cocktail take Greek cooking to new heights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sun-Fri 12pm-3pm; daily 6pm-10pm
Address
72, Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9677 9677
9. MoVida - Sophisticated tapas
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MoVida's movable feast of tapas is deservedly popular, and this city laneway bar is always buzzing. Signature tapas include oven-baked scallop with jamon and potato foam and the less tricky mushroom croquettes. Choose larger plates to share or go it alone and savour Malaga-style mussels or cured Wagyu beef with truffle foam and poached egg.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-late
Address
1, Hosier Lane, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9663 3038
10. Chocolate Buddha - Organic Japanese cuisine
Show moreThe fresh flavours of Chocolate Buddha's organic Japanese cuisine are just as diverting as the front-row views of Federation Square. There's delicate sushi and sashimi, steaming bowls of ramen noodles, gyoza dumplings and other light dishes to share, plus donburi mains like yakitori chicken or teriyaki sirloin. Seating at communal tables makes for a convivial atmosphere.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-11pm (until 12am Fri-Sun)
Address
Federation Square, Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9654 5688
11. Becco - Stylish modern Italian
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With its city laneway location, 1950s heritage and relaxed Italian ambience, Becco is quintessential Melbourne. Service is semi-formal, proffering platters of bruschetta and antipasti, osso bucco veal and other traditional fare. Larger mains like roast duck with grappa and quail with polenta take a more modern direction. Becco's cocktails and bar menu are equally attractive.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm & 6pm-11pm
Address
11-25, Crossley Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9663 3000
Budget
Expand all12. Shakahari - Wholesome vegetarian
Show moreDrawing inspiration from modern Asian cuisine Shakahari, with its delicious curries, croquettes, laksas and tempuras, gives vegetarian food a great name. A clean brown decor is complemented by red paper napkins and there is a courtyard for more intimate dining. Be sure to try the 'Satay Legend' - skewered, lightly fried vegetables and tofu pieces.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat noon-3pm; Sun-Thurs 6-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 6-10pm
Address
201-203, Faraday Street, Melbourne 3053
Telephone
+61 (0) 9347 3848
13. Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - Traditional 1950s Italian
Show morePellegrini's was serving espresso when Melbourne was still taking tea and scones. The long, narrow room hasn't changed a bit since the 1950s, which is all part of the charm. Pull up a stool at the Gaggia-dominated bar, order a whopping bowl of spaghetti and feel the buzz of this much-loved city institution.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11am-11pm
Address
66, Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9662 1885
Transport
Parliament Train Station
14. Nudel Bar - Eclectic noodles
Show moreNudel Bar specialises in noodles, whether it's pasta or Asian cuisine. The concept is popular and Nudel's tightly-packed tables are filled with customers upstairs and down throughout the day and into the night. Try Asian green tea noodles with mushrooms or a hearty baked macaroni. The friendly service is speedy for city workers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Address
76, Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9662 9100
Transport
Parliament Train Station
15. Brunetti - Italian café with glitz
Show moreCaffeine die-hards were shocked when Carlton institution Brunetti was transformed from a traditional Italian café into a shining coffee palace of marble, leather and wood. They've since adjusted to the glitz as the coffee, biscotti and pastries remain as perfect as ever. The range includes cooked breakfasts, panini, gelati, antipasto, snacks and full restaurant menu.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6am-11pm (until 12am Fri & Sat)
Address
194-204, Faraday Street, Carlton, Melbourne 3053
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9347 2801
