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2023 Melbourne Readers' Choice Awards

Chef Hat Ratings Explained  READ MORE >>

19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00:PM

Melbourne CBD

15 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...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the Equity Chambe...
Eat All K-BBQ

Eat All K-BBQ

Korean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30:PM

North Melbourne

Those seeking unlimited Korean BBQ dishes head along Peel Street in North Melbourne to find Eat All K-BBQ restaurant. Make great memories with family and friends at this buffet dining destination, ...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

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

Melbourne CBD

19 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...
"Beautiful atmosphere amazing food"
Save yourself the airfare and head to Portman Street in Oakleigh to discover a slice of the Greek Islands at Mykonos Taverna. Take a seat in the renovated dining area and be convinced you are shore...
Nibbles

Nibbles

Dessert   $$$$$   Opens Wed 10:00:AM

Cheltenham

Melbourne sweet tooths find the dessert shop of their dreams at Nibbles Albert Park on the corner of Elizabeth and La Trobe Streets. Nestled in Melbourne Central shopping centre, take the time to r...
Kekou

Kekou

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00:PM

Richmond

13 Chef Hat Award
What started as a boat trip through Asia to discover hidden food gems has culminated in a craft beer and foodie heaven known as Kekou, on Bridge Road in Richmond's trendy dining strip. Rocking a li...
La Camera Southgate

La Camera Southgate

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00:PM

Southbank

La Camera Southgate offers a touch of Italy among riverside treetops in Southbank. With two balconies offering full views of the Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station, La Camera’s balmy al...
Recreate traditional European style at Claypots Barbarossa on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD. A warm and welcoming vibe awaits, where friends come together over a love of music, drink and food; w...
Melbourne foodies head to Colombian dining destination El Toucan South Central on Victoria Street in Abbotsford for share plates and good times. Sister venue to El Toucan in Maribyrnong, this resta...
Sixty Smith

Sixty Smith

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00:PM

Collingwood

Fine without the fuss…that’s Sixty Smith restaurant and bar in Collingwood. Join the lively buzz of conversation at this trendy Smith Street venue and make yourself at home in plush surrounds of bl...
Tian38

Tian38

Singaporean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30:AM

Melbourne CBD

For modern interpretations of Chinese eats, along with a world-class cocktail bar serving some of Melbourne’s best drinks, head to Tian38 on Flinders Lane. Sleek sophistication awaits indoors, with...
The Advocate

The Advocate

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:30:PM

Balwyn

Launching the second bespoke cocktail bar and restaurant in her collection, interior decorator and designer Jane Gorman delivers The Advocate to discerning Balwyn winers and diners. Located on Whit...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Indian"
Machan Indian Restaurant

Machan Indian Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30:PM

Eltham

Located just off Eltham’s main drag is Machan Indian Restaurant, a solid local favourite for more than a decade. Rich in vivid colour, this welcoming restaurant entices with an inviting setting of ...
"Readers' Choice Award - Coffee"
Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00:AM

Warrandyte

Just as magical as it sounds, Cocoa Moon Cafe in Warrandyte is where sweet dreams are made – both proverbially and literally. Cosy and contemporary in design, this charming cafe on Yarra Street tak...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30:AM

Melbourne CBD

Fishing for great seafood in the heart of Melbourne's CBD? Head along Collins Street to find Box Seafood Restaurant, where an elegant interior of white-clothed tables set with flowers, vibrant artw...
Amaru

Amaru

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Armadale

18 Chef Hat Award
The Cornerstone

The Cornerstone

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00:PM

Port Melbourne

More than 150 years ago, an historic cornerstone was laid in Port Melbourne and from that day, locals have had a place to meet, catch up, celebrate and commemorate with a fine glass and good plate ...
Camberwell locals drop by Running Postman Wine Bar on Camberwell Road for all things wine, along with cocktails and share-style fine food. A modern architectural fit-out of timber, steel-framed arc...
"Best City Views in Melbourne"
Loop Roof

Loop Roof

   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Those looking for funky, yet sophisticated rooftop drinking with luscious gardens, panoramic city views and creative cocktails head to Loop Roof on Meyers Place in Melbourne. Hard on the heels of a...