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Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
MFWF Event at Miss Mi - Fowl Play: No Boring Birds!Join us for MFWF.Chef Migo Razon from award-winning Miss Mi teams up with Aurum premium poultry and food presenter and passionate Vietnamese home cooking advocate, Duncan Lu, to give specialty poultry an irresistib...
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
BRUNCH IN THE SKY Elevate Every SaturdayBrunch in the Sky returns to Atria. Commencing 7th of February 2026. A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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:
Situated on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, Sachi Japanese Restaurant is a refined yet approachable destination dedicated to exceptional Japanese seafood. Specialising in sushi, sashimi, chirash...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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 LexyTuesday to SaturdayTurn lunch into a celebration with Limitless at Lexy. From Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30am–3pm, enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless signature cocktails, wines and beers on tap, paired with delicious set fo...
Expect an intimate dining experience from a multi-course seasonal menu at Temaki Sushi Melbourne on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Paired with a unique selection of sake, Japanese ...
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Yum ChaSaturday and SundayDumplings on repeat? Yes please. Book Yum Cha at Cha Ching for a 90-minute all-you-can-eat feast of handcrafted dumplings, bao, fried rice, noodles and more, plus the option to upgrade to Yum Cha x...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

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

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
Roule Galette Flinders Lane

Roule Galette Flinders Lane

French   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Pork Belly GaletteSummer SpecialSlow cooked pork belly, coleslaw, apple, home made glaze and pork crackle. Yummy!
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Wine & Fungi Feast NightsSip, Savour, TruffleDiscover the perfect pairing of mushrooms, truffle and fine wine at our signature dining evenings. From share plates to rich mains, each dish highlights the depth and character of Italian flavours....
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Authentic Japanese LunchTaste TraditionVisit us at Kenzan Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne’s Collins Place! Our weekday lunch features authentic Japanese classics, from fresh sushi and sashimi to tempura and grilled favourites like teri...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Sweet Endings at Box Seafood RestaurantAn Unforgettable FinishVisit us at Box Seafood restaurant and try our vanilla bean panna cotta with toasted meringue and lemon curd is light, creamy and utterly unforgettable. Join us for lunch or dinner, Wednesday to S...
Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Footy At Marvel $25 PieDon't settle for sideline snacks... Get a proper pie before the bounce.
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Picnic High TeaRooftop PicnicWe’re switching things up with one picnic-themed High Tea event each month, on the last Saturday of every month, starting February 28th! Expect a mix of hot and cold bites, fresh scones with jam...
Triim

Triim

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Bringing together the heart of Italy with the soul of Melbourne, Triim on Hardware Lane in the heart of the city is all about generous food, warm people and joyful moments. Whether it’s a slow brun...