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Sushi Boto
Sushi Train Restaurant

Melbourne CBD

This sushi train restaurant with a twist has recently opened up in the bustling Food Hall that's perfectly situated in St. Collins Lane in the heart of the CBD. Think of your favourite sushi train but...

Parmas & Pints
Specialty Restaurants

Hawthorn

If you've been tirelessly searcing for the best parmas in Melbourne then check out these new contenders to the game. Located on Glenferrie Road is Parmas & Pints; it’s a charming restaurant a...

Ciao Cielo
Best Italian Restaurants

Port Melbourne

Located in the heart of Port Melbourne sits a renowned fine dining Italian restaurant, Ciao Cielo. This contemporary Italian restaurant serves up beautiful house-made pasta's and a range of delicate a...

Swiss Club Restaurant
European Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

Take a stroll down Flinders Lane and wander in to The Swiss Club of Victoria where authentic Swiss fare and legendary hospitality will make you feel like you’re being welcomed home. Situated on Leve...

The Grove
at Hidden Valley Resort

Wallan

Set within the country estate of Hidden Valley Resort, The Grove is the perfect location for a casual get-together at the bar, lunch with friends or a dinner celebration. There are different areas to ...

The Silverlake Social
American Taphouse

Prahran

The Southern Californian Local Taphouse The Silverlake Social offers an authentic Southern Californian local taphouse experience. Named after the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Silver Lake - famous for ...

The Atlantic
Waterfront Restaurants

Southbank

*See below for a Google Venue Tour* Let us transport you to the famous New York meat packing district, with the hustle and bustle of the fish markets adding interest and flavour to your vision. Now ad...

White Oaks Saloon
Top American Diners

Prahran

Welcome to The White Oaks Saloon, a local for the cocktail and US-inspired. Located amongst the cultural boutiques of Greville Street Prahran. The White Oaks Saloon brings an array of craft beers, win...

Lona
Alfresco Dining

Saint Kilda

Open late and known for its year-round vibrant atmosphere and tasty contemporary menu, Lona St Kilda is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or a few drinks with friends in the heart of Melbourne’s mos...

Hofbrauhaus
Bavarian Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

The original Bavarian eat & drink experience that is Hofbräuhaus lies in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in Chinatown, under the same roof for the last 50 years. Established in 1968 and independen...

Garcon Paris Steakhouse
French Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

Garçon Paris Steakhouse is here to set our taste buds alive with their Steakhouse Restaurant. Formerly Entrecôte on Alfred Place, Garçon is bringing French Food to life with their amazing menu inc...

Mama Blu’s Kitchen
Top Caribbean Restaurants

Elwood

Mama Blu’s Kitchen is Melbourne’s only Caribbean restaurant.  Their menu draws its inspiration from the spice and variety of foods that the Caribbean promises.  Classics such as Stamp and Go, Je...

Hawker Boys
Best Vietnamese Restaurant

Melbourne CBD

A cute and trendy hole in the wall, hawker boys can be your go-to Vietnamese dining destination. The neon lighting is an inviting and exciting introduction to a modern styled location. Conveniently si...

Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co
Date Dining

Melbourne CBD

Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co will take you back to the beach with their meticulous decor that creates a perfect photo opportunity. Located in the CBD of Melbourne, this American themed burger bar...

Sushi Hub
Japanese Dining

Melbourne CBD

Nestled nicely within the bustling Swanston street, Sushi Hub stands out with it's modern take on traditional Japanese artwork. You'll have your breath taken away by the design award winning architect...

Pezzo
Best Italian Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

Born from the street food of Italy, Pezzo brings delicious pizza pockets to Melbourne. The style of Pezzo adds a fresh pop of colour to the streets of Melbourne's CBD. The mesmerizing floor will suck ...

Village Belle Hotel
Top Contemporary Pubs

St Kilda

With a range of delicious dining offerings across The Belle for every occasion plus Express Lunch, Happy Hour and delicious pub food on special weeknights in the Public Bar, you now have an excuse to...

Jalisco Mexican
Best Southside Restaurants

Windsor

In the heart of Chapel St precinct, Jalisco Mexican is a tiny portal to paradise. Step inside its turquoise door to a world of rainbow-coloured chairs, red brick walls covered with quirky artwork, and...

Radio Mexico
Mexican Restaurants

St Kilda

Tucked around the corner from the bustle of Acland Street is Radio Mexico, a bright and warm taqueria that makes you feel right at home. What was once an old bicycle warehouse has been converted into ...

Hot Lips Hacienda
Bayside Mexican Restaurants

Highett

There’s one word to describe Hot Lips Hacienda: fun. From their watermelon pink name painted across the restaurant façade, to the $10 margarita specials on Sundays, and to their interior décor wit...

Delhi Streets
Best Indian Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

Located round the corner from Melbourne’s Immigration Museum and a stones throw away from the Yarra River is Delhi Streets, an Indian-based restaurant offering the flavours of Indian Street food and...

Curry Smuggler
Vegan Indian Restaurants

Fitzroy

Experience the perfect twist on all your favourite Indian meals at Fitzroy’s Curry Smuggler, vegans included. Blending modern dining and traditional Indian cuisine, Curry Smuggler lends its name to ...

The Cricketers
Courtyard Pubs

Port Melbourne

A friendly neighbourhood pub nestled in the heart of Port Melbourne.  Located on the infamous Cruikshank street, this “hole in the wall” is the perfect place to relax with a G&T, craft beer, ...

Baby Pizzeria
Best Pizza Restaurants

Richmond

Make Baby Pizzeria the next on your list for a fun night out. The fun starts with the quirky interior decorations (take note of the bathroom signage), and the novelty of an open kitchen, where you can...

Ladro + Ladro Tap
Best Italian Restaurants

Fitzroy

With locations in two of Melbourne’s most happening suburbs, Ladro is the perfect destination for brunch, lunch, or dinner. They offer a wide variety of Italian dishes, such as polenta chips and cal...

Merricks General Store
Mornington Eatery

Merricks

An old school favourite. The Merricks General Store has been around for nearly 100 years and is still providing top notch wine, food and art. Situated close to both nature and the beach, The General S...

Hot Star Chicken
Best Take-Away Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

Home to the famous over-sized fried chicken, Hot Star Melbourne is a popular destination for protein-loving foodies. The extra-large meal is Shih Lin Night Market, Taipei’s most famous street snack...

Rick’s Place
Best Italian Restaurants

Kensington

Rick's Place is located in the heart of Kensington. Situated on Macaulay Road, the Italian restaurant is a warm and approachable dining space with a large variety of food and drink options. Traditiona...

Taxi Kitchen
Best Rooftop Restaurants

Melbourne CBD

Taxi Kitchen is a CBD favourite, located above the Transport Hotel in Federation Square. It boasts breath-taking views of the city skyline, Yarra River and Arts Precinct. The creative menu designed b...

Le Cinque Terre
Top Mediterranean Restaurants

Brighton

A quaint place on Bay Street Brighton with wooden tables and an open kitchen, Le Cinque Terre combines the Italian and Spanish cuisine to bring us traditional tapas and mains for every occasion. Quite...

Mamasita
Best Mexican Restaurants

Melbourne

Hiding from the hustle and bustle of Collins Street, Mamasita presents an innovative and contemporary version of traditional Mexican food. Perched over a 7/11 and up a dodgy little stairwell sits this...

Mr Miyagi
Best Japanese Restaurants

Windsor

Sitting on the Windsor end of Chapel Street is one of Melbourne’s most innovative additions to the food scene, Mr. Miyagi – a casual but fancy Japanese restaurant, serving up traditional dishes wi...

HuTong
Top Dumpling Restaurants

Prahran

One of Melbourne's most famous lane-way dumpling houses, HuTong is certainly a staple of every Melbournians diet. Re-creating the moody ambience of a traditional, Chinese dumpling house while offering...

Din Tai Fung
Melbourne’s Best Dumplings

Melbourne, CBD

Perfecting the art of the dumpling, Din Tai Fung pride themselves on using traditional dumpling recipes with extreme precision. Each dumpling is hand-made in the open kitchen area to precisely 4.8 and...

Kaprica
Best Italian Restaurants

Carlton

A sweet escape from the hustle and bustle of Carlton, Kaprica presents a lively yet snug pizzeria with a menu full of wonderfully home-made options. Its quaint and rugged facade gives Lincoln Square a...

Woodfire Pizzeria e Cucina
Best Italian Restaurants

Ivanhoe

As a buzzing, gourmet Italian restaurant, Woodfire Pizzeria & Cucina has been part of Ivanhoe's dining and lifestyle culture since 1999. While having expanded magnificently since then, Wood-fire m...

Assaggi Italiani
Top Italian Restaurants

Malvern

Authentically Italian both on the menu and within the restaurant, Assaggi Italiani has reached the stage of fourth generation pizza-making. Located on Glenferrie Rd in Malvern, freshly baked pizza dou...

Milk The Cow
Best Wine & Cheese Bars

St Kilda

The perfect way to spend an afternoon. Milk the Cow is an upscale fromagerie, boasting over 180 different local and imported cheeses, specialty wines and four-metre long cheese counter. Located in two...

Il Birrificio
Best Italian Restaurants

Camberwell

Il Birrificio, literally translating to ‘The Brewery’, is one of Melbourne’s best local Italian gems. Disguised among the shop strips of Toorak Rd, this restaurant is dedicated to providing the ...

Son of a Pizzaiolo
Best Italian Restaurants

Thornbury

Literally translating to 'Son of a Pizza-maker', SOP builds on foundations cemented through years of perfecting the art of pizza and Italian cuisine. Its name is a metaphor simply meaning "we took wha...

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