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Melbourne Inner City Restaurants

Chef's Selection Menu$109 per personOur Chef’s selection menu offers a sample of favourite dishes and is designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and balance classic and modern sensibilities. Click on more info to book:
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carlton

15 Chef Hat Award
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Atria celebrates the essence of Australia through its finest produce. The menu pays homage to land and sea, showcasing ingredients from trusted farme...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Chinatown, Flower Drum stands as a celebrated destination for refined Cantonese cuisine and exceptional service. Stepping inside reveals a world where tradition meets ele...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's DaySet menu for two This Valentine’s, we’re turning up the heat, Pincho style. Live tango music kicks off from 7pm. The lighting’s low, the flavours loud, and the vibe? Sensual, playful, unforgettable. You and...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A Hidden Gem for Unforgettable EventsEnquire Today!Discover Akaiito’s underground speakeasy bar – a unique event space in the heart of Melbourne. Perfect for stand-up functions (up to 120 guests) or seated dinners (up to 60), it features a full AV ...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
From Bangkok to Borneo, Melbourne restaurant Miss Mi takes you on a culinary journey across Asia, exploring traditional ingredients, iconic flavours and enticing aromas. Located in the Mövenpick Ho...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to V...
Limitless at Lexy RestaurantTues- Sat Enjoy 90 mins of unlimited drinks at Lexy Restaurant and Bar. From Tue–Sat, 11:30–3pm: Feast on oysters, X.O. rock lobster, wagyu tartlets & crispy rice bibimbap. Drinks 69pp | Food & Drinks 99pp |...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy....
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10-Course Vegan Degustation at Shu$95ppExperience Shu’s renowned 10-course vegan degustation, a boldly creative menu inspired by iconic Sichuan flavours. This elevated plant-based journey showcases innovative techniques, vibrant spices ...
Crafted by InstinctSecure Your ExperienceDelve into an intimate dining journey through a seasonal multi-course menu — an edible canvas of pristine seafood premium meats, and organic vegetables from our own farm. Build each hand roll guide...
Deluxe Build-Your-Own SetAll-you-can-eatDeluxe Build-Your-Own Set is now upgraded with a selection of premium meats, offering two combo options to choose from with unlimited dishes to enjoy. Combo A is priced at $54.9 per person, and Com...
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

A Refined Dining Experience$59ppExperience refined Asian fusion dining at Ming with a specially curated five-course set menu for just $58 per person. Enjoy handcrafted dim sum, premium wagyu and the visually striking Tai-Ji Fried...
Cha Ching

Cha Ching

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Bottomless at Cha Ching$89 ppEnjoy 1.5 hours of unlimited drinks with a set menu for $89 pp. Available Mon–Tue 11.30 am–9 pm & Wed–Sun 11.30 am–4 pm. Celebrate your birthday month – groups of 4+ dine free on your birthday pack...
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Bibiji

Bibiji

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Carlton

Bushfire Relief FundraisingHelping the ones in need$1 behind every curry pot sold will be donated for the cause Let’s come together to help our community
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
A secret within Melbourne’s city centre, Ishizuka on Bourke Street offers a refined Kaiseki experience, reflecting the pinnacle of fine dining in an intimate, subterranean restaurant space. Kaiseki...