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1. Elwood Bathers
4.7
Exceptional(1676)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Elwood
Booked 24 times today
Elwood Bathers is a hot spot in Melbourne, known for its exquisite ambiance and delectable cuisine. As per the reviews, it offers a complete dining experience with an amazing location, friendly staff, and delicious food. The restaurant is frequently fully booked, and its fresh, tasty food and stunning views make it a favorite among locals and tourists alike. It's an ideal place for a culinary journey, a nice sunset evening, or a special occasion.
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2. Grazia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1034)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Iris
Booked 65 times today
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
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3. Donovans
4.8
Exceptional(1700)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • St Kilda
Booked 32 times today
Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.
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4. Suzie Q
4.6
Exceptional(124)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Windsor
Booked 23 times today
Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance. Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.
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5. Gilson
4.5
Awesome(726)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Yarra
Booked 57 times today
Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.
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6. Golden Fleece Hotel
4.3
Awesome(174)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • South Melbourne
Booked 7 times today
Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne. Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going. Our Walk-ins only intimate Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Aphrodites Elixr of Desire to feel the holiday vibes. The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!
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7. Windsor Wine Room
4.6
Exceptional(68)
Price: Moderate
• Modern European • Windsor
Booked 23 times today
Nestled in the heart of Chapel Street, Windsor Wine Room is an intimate space to indulge in good food, exceptional wine and familiar company. Savour a curated selection of wines, carefully paired with smaller bites and larger dishes to share that showcase a modern European-accented menu.
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8. Bottarga Brighton
5.0
Exceptional(20)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Brighton
Booked 5 times today
Step into a space where each dish is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, showcasing the best in culinary excellence. Our menu is a unique fusion of the finest global ingredients, reimagining traditional flavors with a modern Italian twist and a hint of Asian influence. Delight in this unforgettable culinary journey with either a 2- or 3-course menu or our full tasting experience at $160 per person.With just 18 seats in front of our fully open kitchen, Bottarga offers a rare, intimate dining experience where you can witness the magic unfold. We are proud to be Brighton’s only one-hatted restaurant, recognized by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.
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9. Shelanous
5.0
Exceptional(125)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Port Melbourne
Booked 6 times today
Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.
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10. Neighbourhood Pizza
4.8
Exceptional(388)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Armadale
Booked 32 times today
Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!
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  • Carmel
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    It’s a great place for a Sunday lunch or dinner and lunch anytime. It never disappoints
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    Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
    •
    4.8
  • Jorjesen
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Just had a birthday anniversary lunch there and it exceeded our expectations brilliant staff lovely menu overlooking the water with a great wine and cocktail selection- a nice little surprise to finish our weekend and will definitely be back
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    Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
    •
    4.7
  • JANE
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Brillant! Easy to book. Great atmosphere fantastic food and coffee. Staff friendly and efficient
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    GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
    •
    4.5
  • Matthew
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    One of Melbourne’s premier restaurants. Nick and his team are ensuring the highest standards are maintained. Never disappoints.
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    DonovansPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• St Kilda
    •
    4.8
  • Ross
    Melbourne •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Cannot praise Suzie Q enough. Amazing food! Every item on the menu I’ve almost tried now and all you can do is give those on the table with you a stupid grin in disbelief on how good the food is. My favourites are the Kingfish & anything with Duck honestly. Dishes are well portioned and very aesthetic on the plate. The restaurant itself looks incredible, in there you often see other people dining taking photos of the room as well as the food. Beautiful red lighting, with the exposed brick behind the bar, then adding the red carpet makes you think you’re back in the 90’s at times, yet it’s still very modern. And in my experience staff are so lovely. Very helpful which just tops off the dining experience. 10/10
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    Suzie QPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Windsor
    •
    4.6

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