Fine dining

Best private dining rooms in Melbourne

High-end spaces for special occasions, large group dining and luxurious experiences.

The best restaurants for a long lunch in Melbourne

Whether it's a special occasion or a catch-up with friends, lock in a long lunch at these spots.

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.

Melbourne's most iconic desserts

Find the best doughnuts, designer desserts, peanut butter loaded treats and more.

The best special occasion restaurants in Melbourne

Elevate your evening at these cult-status eateries, degustations and luxe fine-dining spots. 

Melbourne restaurants your parents will love

Treat your folks to a meal in the city at these top dining spots.

Hemingway's Wine Room

Brasserie and Wine Bar that is inspired by seasonality, with dishes based on European fundamentals

Where to find the best gnocchi in Melbourne

Indulge in delicious, fluffy, dumpling-like pasta with Melbourne's gnocchi guide.

La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

A chic day-to-night restaurant and bar inside Next Hotel Melbourne.

Flower Drum Restaurant

An iconic upscale Cantonese restaurant serving delicious food.

Cecconi's

Modern day classic Italian food in an elegant setting.

Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne

Featuring cheap cocktails, food discounts, bottomless fun and more.

Melbourne's best oyster bars

From classic oyster bars to hidden speakeasies, here’s where to get your oyster fix in Melbourne. 

Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

A unique culinary experience which celebrates the produce, people and places of Victoria.

FODMAP-friendly dining guide to Melbourne

These local restaurants have garlic- and onion-free feeds, gluten-free menus and low-FODMAP dishes.

Your guide to Christmas Day dining in Melbourne

From fancy fine dining to casual eats, these spots are open on 25 December.

The Carlton Wine Room

Simple European food and an extensive wine list.

Nobu

Renowned for its innovative Japanese cuisine, stylish decor and city skyline views.

Best pre-theatre dining deals

The ultimate pre-theatre dining deals. Pub grub to Mexican feasts, here's the best for all budgets. 

The George on Collins

An up-market basement venue and eatery within the historic Georges building.

Salted Egg

Located in The Quincy Hotel and offering the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia.

Farmer's Daughters

A three-storey farm-to-table venue from Alejandro Saravia, celebrating the Gippsland region.

The best places for high tea in Melbourne

Where to find fancy high tea, dessert high tea, gluten free high tea and more.

Gimlet at Cavendish House

An elegant cocktail bar and dining room from renowned chef Andrew McConnell.

Mesa Verde

Modern Mexican restaurant with an exhaustive list of tequila and mezcal - closed for renovations.

Lucy Liu

Buzzing venue serving crafty cocktails and pan-Asian food.

Supernormal

Asian-inspired dishes alongside delicious wines, sake, whisky and cocktails.

Melbourne’s most romantic date-night restaurants

Find the best restaurants to book for Valentine's Day, anniversaries or just because.

The ultimate vegan guide to Melbourne

Find the best plant-based vegan and vegetarian food in Melbourne.

Masani

An iconic Italian restaurant with remarkable food and an exemplary wine list.

Maha

This opulent, award-winning restaurant brings Middle Eastern flavours to modern fine dining.

Bistro de Paris

In North Melbourne, serving classic French food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Crystal Jade Melbourne

Serving modern contemporary Cantonese cuisine in Chinatown.

Chancery Lane

Reimagining timeless charm this European style bistro is suited for any occasion.

Ming Asian Fusion

The Ming menu showcases a mix of old-school icons and unexpected flavour combinations.

Nomad

Upbeat restaurant on Flinders Lane, serving contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents.

A foodie's guide to Flinders Lane

The best restaurants on Melbourne's famous dining strip.

Heartling

Serving artfully delicious heart-shaped dumplings.

Da Long Yi

Spicy hot pots, with a variety of various sauces, soups and ingredients to select from.

Miyako Japanese Cuisine and Teppanyaki

Japanese cuisine or teppanyaki dining with a Yarra River view.