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1. Royal Oak Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(268)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Fitzroy
Booked 16 times today
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality
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2. Marama Wine
4.6
Exceptional(60)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Carlton North
Booked 4 times today
Modern Wine Bar with a strong focus on small Australian producers. Serving up delicious wines, classic cocktails made with the good stuff, great beer and food to snack or feast.
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3. Brandon Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(293)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Carlton North
Booked 5 times today
A hidden secret in the backstreets of Carlton North. True corner pub, and home away from home, the Brandon's charming front bar remains true to the traditional style of the corner pub, and is where those in the know head for a pint and a meal. Follow through to the dining room where the menu offers innovative takes on old classics and a modern interpretation of pub grub.
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4. Hochi Mama CBD
4.6
Exceptional(3246)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 102 times today
Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.
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5. Luci
4.5
Awesome(213)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 3 times today
Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.
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6. Vue de monde
4.9
Exceptional(1897)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 19 times today
Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.
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7. The European
4.7
Exceptional(1304)
Price: Expensive
• European • Melbourne CBD
Booked 28 times today
Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.
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8. Cha Ching
4.4
Awesome(451)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 31 times today
Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!
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9. Johnny's Green Room
4.3
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 23 times today
Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.
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10. French Saloon
4.8
Exceptional(359)
Price: Expensive
• French • Melbourne CBD
Booked 12 times today
Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

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  • Sarah
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Went here for a galentines dinner with my friend and we were both blown away with how yummy the food was! Absolutely obsessed with the king fish sashimi and crispy duck wontons. We got the feed me menu which was very reasonably priced and the mains were a good size. Cocktails were superb. Overall such a great experience, the staff were super friendly and accommodating, the food came out quickly and my taste buds will never be the same. Highly recommend.
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    Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.6
  • Ellen
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Valentine’s Day experience was incredible. The live violinist was a such a vibe (felt like we were on an episode of Bridgerton). Staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely divine. So glad we booked.
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    LuciPrice: Expensive• Australian• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.5
  • Angela
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food and service were exceptional. Never fails to impress
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    Royal Oak HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Fitzroy
    •
    4.7
  • Eva
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Chef’s kiss. The food was chef’s kiss, the drinks were chef’s kiss and the service was chef’s kiss. We did a Sunday set menu deal and it was so yum. I loved how the set menus were all hand written and how unique the dishes are. I am hoping to return again soon and try out another Sunday set menu. 11/10 experience. Will be recommending to all the girlypops. Thank you!
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    Marama WinePrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Carlton North
    •
    4.6
  • Peter
    Melbourne •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 22, 2024
    Dining at the Brandon is always a pleasant experience. Knowledgeable staff helped us make good wine choices. Some of our group chose meals from the starter menu and were happy to have the portion sizes explained. We could converse comfortably because background noise was controlled by the venue. All elements came together to make our Christmas get together really enjoyable.
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    Brandon HotelPrice: Moderate• Pub• Carlton North
    •
    4.7

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