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Best private dining rooms in Melbourne

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

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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.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

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Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

These restaurants are some of the oldest and most loved in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

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Masani

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

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789 Korean BBQ

Bringing a sleek, modern twist to traditional Korean dining in the heart of Melbourne.

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La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

Located in Next Hotel, La Madonna is where French finesse meets Italian soul.

French dishes including salade noicoise, lettuce and salmon.

Bistro de Paris

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

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Tonka

Indian-inspired cuisine with unique dishes and cocktails celebrating the spices of the subcontinent.

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Crystal Jade Melbourne

Serving modern contemporary Cantonese cuisine in Chinatown.

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Nomad

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

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Chin Chin

A fast-paced hawker-style dining sensation serving Thai-inspired food.

White plates with artfully presented entree.

Angliss Restaurant

The William Angliss Institute's flagship venue and home of the Great Chef program.

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Pier 35 Bar and Grill

Come and dine at one of Port Melbourne’s most loved waterfront venues.

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Gaylord Indian Restaurant

A unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.

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Red Emperor

Yum cha and traditional Chinese delights are served at this Southgate institution.

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Sher Singh East Melbourne

Dishes inspired by the royal flavours of Mughal cuisine, Indian cuisine at its most refined.

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A foodie's guide to Flinders Lane

The best restaurants on Melbourne's famous dining strip.

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Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar

Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar celebrates Victorian wines paired with seasonal dining.

A delicious-looking pork-belly dish with a rich brown sauce, and Vietnamese slaw on the top.

Hoiana

Bringing the flavours of Hoi An to Little Bourke Street.

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Askal

Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar.

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The Pink Rabbit by Tho Tho

Rich Asian flavours with a secret mix of Middle Eastern herbs and spices to delight the senses.

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The Alexander Bar

The elegant ground floor art-deco style bar at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins.

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Caterina's Cucina e Bar

A-30 year old city stalwart serving regional Italian food for lunch.

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Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne

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

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KOI Dessert Bar

Promising indulgence unlike anything else.

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Sushi Sho

Discover the art of omakase dining at Melbourne’s destination for refined Japanese cuisine.

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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.

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Akaiito Restaurant

Japanese fine dining restaurant featuring shared plates of grilled fresh seafood, meat and veggies.

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Moja Duck Restaurant and Bar

The Peking Duck specialists with a whole range of Chinese cuisine and unique flavours.

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Cumulus Inc

This all-day restaurant and bar is a modern icon of Melbourne's food scene.

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Cozy Box By Fossey’s Distillery

Serving Indian tapas designed to be shared, discussed and remembered.

Formal dining room with tables and chairs, bench seating and bar area.

Ministry of Crab

Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan restaurant with a focus on Northern Australian mud crab.

Vintage wood-panelled bar with shelves for bottles and signage.

Disuko

A day-to-night Japanese rooftop, restaurant and vinyl-backed cocktail bar, inspired by 1980s Tokyo.

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The French Brasserie

The French Brasserie offers a relaxing sanctuary at the top end of town with modern French cuisine.

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Pascale Bar & Grill

Contemporary bar and grill, set within the buzz of QT Melbourne.

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Funghi e Tartufo

Melbourne's iconic plant-based Italian restaurant, nestled on the vibrant Hardware Lane.

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Chase Docklands

Chase Docklands offers a modern Middle Eastern fusion dining experience in the heart of Melbourne.

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Society

A glamourous restaurant and bar with contemporary dining and bespoke cocktails.