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Melbourne Inner City Modern Australian Restaurants

Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Atria's Festive Lunch Book today!Elevate your afternoon with lunch at Atria. Enjoy sweeping city views and beautifully crafted seasonal dishes—perfect for business, leisure or a quiet festive escape. This limited lunch series runs...
New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast Your Way into 2026Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book:
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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...
Regale Restaurant

Regale Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Carlton

12 Chef Hat Award
East meets West for a fusion feast at Regale Restaurant on Swanston Street in Carlton. Expect a casual fine dining experience, blending Modern Australian and Asian fusion cuisine in an inviting yet...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

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

Melbourne CBD

Afternoon Tea in the CloudsEvery SaturdayTake your afternoon to new heights – literally! Join us at Fleet Rooftop Bar, on level 22 of the Vibe Hotel for a High Tea experience with one of the best views in Melbourne. Sit back, relax & watc...
Restaurant Gaea

Restaurant Gaea

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Fitzroy

17 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing Mother Nature through fine food, Restaurant Gaea on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy offers intimate degustation dining in sleek and trendy surroundings. This petit venue, which can accommodat...
Carlton Wine Room

Carlton Wine Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Carlton

Restaurant & Catering Association
Private DiningCelebrate with UsWe offer a variety of event spaces to suit your needs. Big or small, seated or standing we’ve got you covered. Check out our website or give us a call on (03) 9347 2626!
IDES

IDES

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

Collingwood

17 Chef Hat Award
Elegance and sophistication combine on the plates of IDES in a gastronomic experience well worth journeying out of the city to Smith Street in Collingwood. Previously Attica's pop-up, this now perm...
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...
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 |...
Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

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

Melbourne CBD

Festive Functions Book NowGet in early to secure your preferred date to celebrate the festive season at Saint & Rogue!
Christmas Lunch25 December 2025Gather your loved ones and make this Christmas extra special at Strato Melbourne. Relish in our carefully crafted buffet and plated mains menu, designed with festive flavours. Pricing: Adults: ...
La Madonna Restaurant & Bar, nestled within Melbourne’s bustling Little Collins Street, is a sophisticated haven where contemporary flair meets old-world charm. The space is richly layered with dar...
Step into a slice of Melbourne history at Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar on Lygon Street in Carlton, where old-world charm meets contemporary dining. With ivy-covered walls, candlelit tables and a lush co...
Society

Society

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne, located in the vibrant Southbank area, sets itself apart with a commitment to modern Australian cuisine. The restaurant is an oasis of sophistication, boasting an el...
Discover our new Japanese-style pastas, featuring Mentaiko Udon Carbonara and Yuzu Kosho Clam Pasta.Weekend Japanese PastaExperience Japanese-style pasta at Tomo’s Little Collins, served every weekend. Enjoy our creamy Mentaiko Udon Carbonara with rich umami, or the Asari (white clams) Yuzu Kosho for a bright, zesty f...
Farmer's Daughters

Farmer's Daughters

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association