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1. Luton Lane Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(49)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Hawthorn
Luton Lane Wine Bar is an exclusive private function venue for guests of 15 and above at a time that suits you. Offering great wines, fun cocktails and easy relaxed food. Inspired by bringing the inner city vibe to Hawthorn.‍Relaxed party food.Wines to suit every palate sourced locally and abroad, craft beers and cocktails from the classics to the experimental. Our Sommelier and bar team can guide you in your selection.Join us for your next catch catch up or your party.
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2. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1318)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 25 times today
Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.
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3. Grazia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1059)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Iris
Booked 61 times today
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
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4. Rococo Hawthorn
4.6
Exceptional(1199)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hawthorn
Booked 46 times today
Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.
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5. Officina Gastronomica Italiana
4.7
Exceptional(400)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Prahran
Booked 22 times today
Officina Gastronomica Italiana is the epitome of authentic Italian cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'authentic Italian simplicity' and 'authentic Italian music softly in the background'. The 'authentic and sensible serving sizes' further enhance the authenticity of this eatery. The restaurant's primary focus on artisan pasta and espresso, complemented by a broad Italian wine list, solidifies its authenticity.
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6. Attica
4.9
Exceptional(75)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Ripponlea
Booked 8 times today
We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.
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7. Gilson
4.5
Awesome(730)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Yarra
Booked 96 times today
Gilson is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's praised for its 'authentic Italian cuisine' and 'flavor-packed pasta dishes' by customers in their reviews. The 'Seafood Linguine', 'avocado bruschetta', and 'tiramisu' are particularly noted as delicious. The ambiance is also described as cozy and welcoming, further adding to the authentic Italian experience.
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8. Sachi
4.7
Exceptional(47)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Hawthorn
Booked 24 times today
Sachi, derived from the Japanese word for happiness or joy, finds its roots in ‘umi no sachi,’ translating to treasure of the sea. This concept was conceived with the aim of delivering an unparalleled seafood experience, incorporating Japanese culinary techniques. We blend select ingredients often associated with fine dining into a more casual setting. Our team comprises accomplished sushi chefs, each with over a decade of experience in top Japanese restaurants. We’re poised to offer you our very best.
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9. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1216)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 26 times today
One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..
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10. Albert's Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(197)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Armadale
Booked 17 times today
Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.
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