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Melbourne Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Flower drum has a well known history amongst foodies and Melbournians alike. An unlikely building is the venue for this Cantonese culinary delight, which is accessed predominantly by a lift, or sta...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
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,...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

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

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
$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...
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese Restaurant on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executiv...
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...
Amaru

Amaru

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

Armadale

19 Chef Hat Award
Amaru on High Street in Armadale delivers an experience of excitement, intrigue and intimacy. An amalgamation of words loosely translating to ‘a beautiful place’, the open-concept dining room offer...
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...
Steak Night On Thursday Available till October 31Indulge in a quintessential Parisian dining experience with our Steak Night. Sourced from grass-fed cattle for superior flavour and tenderness, our prime striploin is seared to perfection and serve...
Attica

Attica

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

Ripponlea

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
Restaurant Gaea

Restaurant Gaea

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 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...
G&T FridaysCelebrating Women in GinJoin us every Friday night from 5 pm for G&T Fridays. We celebrate women in gin by showcasing a different distillery each week + doing G&Ts for $10! Click on more info to book your table:
Navi

Navi

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

Yarraville

17 Chef Hat Award
Meaning ‘local’ in Cherokee, Navi on Gamon Street in Yarraville is a nod to Chef and owner Julian Hills’ American heritage. From foraging for ingredients to the handmade ceramics and the final dish...
Arda Turkish Restaurant

Arda Turkish Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Caulfield South

Embark on a journey of flavours at Arda Turkish Restaurant on Glen Huntly Road in Caulfield South. Enjoy healthy, wholesomely delicious dishes and great wine with family and friends in stylish surr...
Mr McCracken

Mr McCracken

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

Essendon Fields

Restaurant & Catering Association
Happy HourFriday 4 pm-6 pm$6 pots, $12 pints, $8 house wine & sparkling, $12 Aperol Spritz. Complimentary bar snacks 5 pm–6 pm, to book your table, call (03) 9379 1812.
The Food Republic Cafe

The Food Republic Cafe

European   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Blackburn

Modern European fusion fare is on the menu at The Food Republic Café on Blackburn Road in Blackburn. Melbourne foodies are drawn to this spacious café, where a large alfresco area with market umbre...
SUD Food & Wine

SUD Food & Wine

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Private Dining in Style at SUD Food & WineEnquire Today!Looking for an intimate and elegant space for your next event? SUD Food & Wine offers private dining options for up to 75 seated or 120 standing guests. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, engagement...