Dining Out
Melbourne is renowned for its food culture, so get out and discover some of the culinary delights the city has to offer. There's something for every taste and every budget! Check out miettas.com.au for honest reviews of restaurants in Melbourne or If you're looking for somtheing a little different.
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CODES
$ Cheap $5 - $25
$$ Medium $25 - $50
$$$ High $50 and over
MELBOURNE'S FINEST
Comme $$
7 Alfred Place, Melbourne
Tel: 9631 4000 comme.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 6am-10pm / Sat 6pm-10pm / Sun 10am - 2pm
Modern French bistro set in a beautifully modern venue.
Cutler & Co. $$$
55-57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Tel: 9419 4888 culterandco.com.au
Open:Fri & Sun (Lunch) / Tue-Sun (Dinner)
Exceptional service with delicable food options from the bar or restaurant.
Ezard $$$
187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9639 6822 ezard.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-2.30pm / Mon to Sat 6.00pm-10.30pm
Inspirational dining with creative dishes influenced from Asia to Europe.
Gingerboy $$$
27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9662 4200 gingerboy.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-10.30pm
Takes traditional South-East Asian street food to a stylish Melbourne-esque level.
Oyster Little Burke $$$
35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 0988 oysterlittlebourke.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 5pm-11pm
Modern European with great service.
Taxi Dining Room $$$
Level 1, Transport Hotel, Fed Square, Melbourne
Tel: 9654 8808 transporthotel.com.au
Open: Mon to Sat 10am-11pm
Japanese/European cuisine, superb service and a fine view of Melbourne.
The European $$$
161 Spring Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9654 0811 theeuropean.com.au
Open Mon to Sun 7.30am - 3.00am
Private dining on European fare with a selection of the finest wine available.
Vue De Monde $$$
430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9691 3888 vuedemonde.com.au
Open Tue-Fri (Lunch) / Tue - Sat (Dinner)
Multiple award winning dining experience. Bookings essential.
MODERN AUSTRALIAN (PUB STYLE)
Lounge Bar $
243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 2916 lounge.com.au
Open: Mon to Sun 12pm till late
A cafe, bar, club, art space and live music venue with wholesome, cheap food!
Waterside Hotel $ - $$
Cnr Flinders & Kings Streets, Melbourne
Tel: 9629 1350 watersidehotel.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 11.30am-9.30pm / Sat 6pm-9.30pm
A multi-purpose venue that meets the needs of pub-goers and formal diners
Young & Jackson $ - $$
Cnr Swanston & Flinders Streets, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 3884 youngandjacksons.com.au
Open: 12pm-9pm
One of the city's oldest pubs which accommodates all clientele over many areas
Mitre Tavern $ - $$
5 Bank Place, Melbourne
Tel: 9602 5611 mitretavern.com.au
Open: Mon to Sat 12pm-9pm
Some of Melbourne's finest char-grilled steaks can be found in the restaurant here
ITALIAN
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar $
66 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9662 1885
Open: Mon to Sat 11am-11:30pm / Sun 12pm-8pm
A traditional Italian espresso bar- great for a hearty bowl of pasta.
Becco $$
11-25 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 3000 becco.com.au
Open: Mon to Sat 10am-11pm
Simply great Italian food, good bar and excellent service.
Grossi Florentino $$$
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9662 1811 grossiflorentino.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-11pm
Upstairs is a classic Italian dining experience by renowned chef Guy Grossi.
A cheaper dining experience is the Florentino Cellar Bar, for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Il Solito Posto $$$
4/113 Collins Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9654 4466 ilsolitoposto.com.au
Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am - 1 am / Sat 9am - 1am
Fabulous atmosphere and food. With both fine dining and bistro food, it also offers an excellent wine list.
TAPAS
Movida Next Door $
164 Flinders St (cnr Hosier Lane), Melbourne
Tel: 9663 3038 movida.com.au
Open: Tue to Sat 5pm-late
Offers a traditional Spanish tapas bar feel with southern Spanish tapas and raciones.
Bar Lourinha $$
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 7890 barlourinha.com.au
Open: Mon to Wed 12pm-11pm / Thu to Fri 12pm-1am / Sat 4pm-1am
Great selection of tapas, fun atmosphere and wine bar.
Movida $$
1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 3038 movida.com.au
Open: Mon to Sun 12pm-late
Best Spanish Tapas in Melbourne. A vibrant, yet relaxed atmosphere with great service.
Portello Rosso $$
15 Warburton Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9602 2273 portellorosso.com..au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm; 6pm-late / Sat 6pm-late / Sun 6pm-late
Small tapas and Jamon restaurant, accompanied by relaxed professional service.
JAPANESE
Don Don $
321 Swanston Walk, Melbourne
Tel: 9662 3377
Open: Mon to Fri 11am-3:30pm
Where all the local Japanese students eat - excellent and cheap!
Kenzan $$
45 Collins Street, Melbourne (Collins Place)
Tel: 9654 8933 kenzan.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-2:30pm / Mon to Sun 6pm-10pm
Watch a real master prepare sushi at the bar - exceptional Japanese food.
Teppanyaki Inn $$$
182 Collins St, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 9431 teppanyaki.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-2pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-10pm
Trading for over 30 years- a true testament to the quality and authenticity of the cuisine.
Horoki $
19 Liverpool Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 2227
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-2.30pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-10.30pm
Japanese sensibilities paired with Western influences.
CHINESE
Shark Fin Inn $
131 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9662 2681 sharkfin.com.au
Open: Mon to Sun 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sun 5:30pm-1.30am
Serves Yum-Cha daily- recommended!
Supper Inn $$
15 Celestial Avenue, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 4759
Open: Mon to Sun 5:30pm-2:30am
Open late night and serving traditional Cantonese dishes.
Flower Drum $$$
17 Market Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9662 3655 flower-drum.com
Open: Mon to Sat 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sun 6pm-10.30pm
Fine dining restaurant specialising in traditional Cantonese cooking.
Hu Tong Dumpling Bar $
14-16 Market Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 8128 hutong.com.au
Open: Daily 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 1.30am
The best dumplings in Melbourne can be found here. Simply delicious.
INDIAN
Flora $
238a Flinders Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 1212
Open: Sun to Thu 10am-10pm / Fri to Sat 10am-11pm
Fast, cheap and low fuss with a good selection of Vegetarian dishes.
Gaylord Indian Restaurant $
4 Tattersalls Lane, Melbourne (off Little Bourke Street)
Tel: 9663 3980 gaylordindianrestaurant.com.au
Open: Sun to Fri 11:30am-3pm / Mon to Sun 5:30pm-11.30pm
Popular Indian restaurant with live music in the evenings.
The Kathmandu Cottage $$
349 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
Tel: 9329 3960 thekathmanducottage.com
Open: Tue to Fri 11.30am-2.30pm / Tue to Sun 5.30-late
Indian-Nepalese cuisine - undeniably some of the best curries in Melbourne!
GREEK
Stalactites $
177 - 183 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 3316 stalactites.com.au
Open: 24 Hours, 7 Days
Great place to visit for a late night meal or snack.
Kri Kri Mezethopoleion $$
39 - 41 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9639 3444 krikri.com.au
Open: Tue to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 5pm - 11pm
Authentic Greek menu based around mezze style dining.
The Press Club $$$
72 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9677 9677 thepressclub.com.au
Open Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-10pm
An elegant dining space offering traditional Greek food injected with modern pizzazz.
THAI
Ghin Khao $
242 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 3362
Open: Mon to Sun 11.30am-9.45pm
Authentic Thai food, reasonable prices for good sized portions.
Sawasdee $$
1st Floor, 139 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 4052 sawasdee.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-2:30pm / Mon to Sun 6pm-11pm
Excellent Halal Thai food in a traditional setting.
Longrain $$$
40 - 44 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9671 3151 longrain.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-2:30pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-11pm
Excellent food, lovely venue, great bar - a Melbourne institution.
MIDDLE EASTERN
Maha Bar & Grill $$
21 Bond Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9629 5900 mahabg.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Wed 6pm-10.30pm; Thur to Sat 6pm-3am
Melbourne's best Middle Eastern Restaurant.
Mecca Bah $$
55a New Quay Promenade, Docklands
Tel: 9642 1300 meccabah.com
Open: Mon to Sun 11am-11pm
Superb views and flavoursome food.
The Deanery $$
13 Bligh Place (off Flinders Lane), Melbourne
Tel: 9629 5599 thedeanery.com.au
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-10pm / Sat 6pm-10pm
A renowned wine bar, this place has excellent service with a modern twist on the food.
VIETNAMESE
Pho Ba Ga Mekong $
241 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 3288
Open: Mon to Sun 9am-10pm
Casual dining bustling with students at lunchtime. Excellent Pho menu.
Saigon Inn $
11-15 Liverpool Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9639 0693
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 5pm-10pm
Generous servings, quick service and reasonably priced.
Cho Gao Restaurant & Bar $$
Level 3, 211 La Trobe Street (cnr La Trobe & Swanston Streets)
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 5486 chogao.com.au
Open: Mon to Sat 11am-1am / Sun 11am - 11pm
An authentic yet contemporary experience serving vietnamese, indonesian and thai dishes.
MEXICAN
Mamasita $$
Level 1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 3821 mamasita.com.au
Open: Mon - Wed 12pm-12am / Thu 12 pm-12.30am/ Fri 12pm-2am / Sat 6pm-2am
The best Mexican restaurant in the CBD - however expect long queues, no bookings.
Max Mex $
Level 2, Dining Hall, Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 7010 madmex.com.au
Open: Mon to Wed 11am-8pm / Thu & Fri 11am-9pm / Sat & Sun: 11am-8pm
Fresh, cheap and delicious. Mexican 'fast' food style.
SEAFOOD
Esposito $$
162 Elgin Street, Carlton
Tel: 9347 9838 espositofood.com
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm/ Mon to Sat 6pm-late
St Peter's $$
6 Melbourne Place, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 9882 stpetersrestaurantandbar.com
Open: Mon to Fri 12pm-3pm / Mon to Sat 6pm-late
CAFES
Journal
253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 4399
Degraves Espresso
23-25 Degraves Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9654 1245
Jungle Juice Bar
Shop 20, Centre Place, Melbourne
Tel: 9639 8779
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tel: 9606 0449
Cafe Segovia
33 Block Place, Melbourne
Tel: 9650 23 73
Brunetti Caffe
City Square, Cnr Swanston Street & Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Tel: 9663 8085
1000 Pound Bend
361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cafe/Gallery & Cinema
Captains of Industry
Gentlemans' Outfitter and Cafe
Level1, 2 Somerset Place, Melbourne (off Little Lonsdale St)