Clay Oven Pizza
Dine in or takeout from this local pizza restaurant.
Gracie
An intimate and cosy wine and sake bar.
The Golden Triangle Restaurant
Thai food in a sophisticated room overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens.
The Cricketers Bar
A historic cosy bar with beer on tap, alfresco dining and Australian pub favourites.
Where to find the best hotpot restaurants in Melbourne
Try the city's best Sichuan, Thai, Japanese and Korean hotpot.
Chapati Indian
Authentic Indian food and culture in a colourful Melbourne CBD setting.
Bar Mercado
A Spanish and South American-inspired bar serving market-fresh food, bold drinks and good vibes.
Garden State Hotel
A multi-levelled wonderland designed for good times.
Your guide to Christmas Day dining in Melbourne
From fancy fine dining to casual eats, these spots are open on 25 December 2025.
Nosh Galleria
Galleria outlet of the healthy food chain creating nutritious meals with local, seasonal produce.
Chilli india
Serving fresh, authentic Indian food at reasonable prices in Docklands.
Miss Pearl Bar + Dining
Experience modern Asian dining in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
Mail Exchange Hotel
Pub within the heritage-listed former Mail Exchange building.
The Melbourne Cellar Door / Dukes Distillery
A relaxed wine bar with over 500 wines on the wine wall to choose from with sharing food to match.
Fable Melbourne
A Mediterranean restaurant with Melbourne city's highest rooftop location.
The Carlton Wine Room
Simple European food and an extensive wine list.
Biang Biang Noodle House Swanston
Biang Biang specialise in hand-pulled traditional noodles.
D’Penyetz & D’Cendol
Located in Chinatown, enjoy authentic halal Indonesian dishes and dessert.
The Lincoln
A historic Carlton pub that stands out for its high quality gourmet food.
Ballers Clubhouse
Melbourne's largest bar and games venue, in the heart of Chinatown.