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Melbourne Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day LunchIndulgent 5-course feastJoin us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi3-courses + Xmas cocktailLocated in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's...
Private Dining and EventsEnquire Today!Host your next special occasion at ISH Restaurant, where intimate charm meets exceptional dining. Perfect for private events of up to 40 guests, our team will tailor every detail—from bespoke menus...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 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...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
$39 Wagyu WednesdayEvery Wednesday from 5pmExperience Pincho Disco’s flame-grilled Wagyu Steak Night every Wednesday. The Menu – $39pp Flame-grilled Wagyu Rump Steak served with Chimichurri South American slaw Triple-cooked potat...
Plant-based modern Sichuan cuisine is what awaits Collingwood diners at Shu Restaurant on Johnson Street. Named after owner and Chef, Shu Liu, chill out in fun and funky surrounds of neon lighting,...
Belgrave Hotel

Belgrave Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Belgrave

FAWLTY TOWERS 8TH DECEMBER 6:30PMFaulty Towers The Dining Experience is the longest running Fawlty Towers show of any kind worldwide! Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you are treated to a delicious 70s-style, 3-c...
Club SandwichAvailable Now!Every layer tells a story of deliciousness. ???
Vue de Monde
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...
Sweet & Spicy Mala Chicken at GuljakTry us today!Sweet meets spicy in the best way at Guljak! Our Sweet Mala Chicken delivers the ultimate flavour kick — crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and bursting with bold mala spice that keeps you coming...
The Boot Factory

The Boot Factory

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Coburg

The Boot Factory After Dark: Harper & Sole ShinesOpen November 28Harper & Sole is a celebration of authentic flavour and shared moments - a dining experience nestled inside Coburg’s familiar Boot Factory café, reimagined by night.
$40 PASTA + VINO every Wednesday evening The ultimate midweek catch up with family or friends! Your choice of pasta + a glass of wine for just $40.
Bomba

Bomba

Spanish   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Bottomless Saturdays at BombaPour it. Plate it. RepeatBomba’s $75 Bottomless Lunch is your Saturday sorted. Think endless cocktails, wine, beer, and a generous spread of Spanish tapas—served until 3pm. From rich croquettes to vibrant verdura, it’s a f...
Chef's Special$20 Dubai Chocolate PizzaA golden, crispy kataifi pastry base lovingly smothered with velvety pistachio spread, then crowned with luscious chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of pistachio crumble. ????? This masterpiece ...
Dining at Attica on Glen Eira Road in Ripponlea is a commitment of time and money – there are beautiful, rare and unique ingredients and eclectic tunes, but most of all there’s Ben Shewry’s innovat...
Happy Hour at Bouzy Rouge Everyday Sip Happens every day at Bouzy Rouge! Join the fun from 3pm to 6pm for Happy Hour on Bridge Road, Richmond. Enjoy $8 wines and sangria, $10 pints or spritzes, and a $15 cocktail of the day. Whether...
Krishna Tiffin Room

Krishna Tiffin Room

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 AM

Truganina

Experience Authentic South Indian Flavours at Krishna Tiffin RoomTry us today!Discover the rich flavours of South India with Krishna Tiffin Room’s Weekend Menu. From soft, fluffy idlis and golden crispy vadas to ghee-glazed podi Thatte Idli and aromatic sambar-soaked Sambar ...