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Melbourne Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 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:
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Valentine's DaySet menu for two This Valentine’s, we’re turning up the heat, Pincho style. Live tango music kicks off from 7pm. The lighting’s low, the flavours loud, and the vibe? Sensual, playful, unforgettable. You and...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A Hidden Gem for Unforgettable EventsEnquire Today!Discover Akaiito’s underground speakeasy bar – a unique event space in the heart of Melbourne. Perfect for stand-up functions (up to 120 guests) or seated dinners (up to 60), it features a full AV ...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
From Bangkok to Borneo, Melbourne restaurant Miss Mi takes you on a culinary journey across Asia, exploring traditional ingredients, iconic flavours and enticing aromas. Located in the Mövenpick Ho...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10-Course Vegan Degustation at Shu$95ppExperience Shu’s renowned 10-course vegan degustation, a boldly creative menu inspired by iconic Sichuan flavours. This elevated plant-based journey showcases innovative techniques, vibrant spices ...
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Amaru

Amaru

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 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 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...
Attica

Attica

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

Ripponlea

17 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...
Live Music Nevsky Eastern EuropeanRestaurantEvery SaturdayLooking for a night out with great food and even better vibes? Every Saturday, Nevsky Eastern EuropeanRestaurant Elsternwick transforms your evening with live music and a specially curated set me...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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 Sat 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...
Navi

Navi

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 2:00 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...
DOM

DOM

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:00 PM

Southbank

On Clarke Street, Southbank, DOM is a deeply personal dining experience, offering just ten seats and an immersive journey through refined Cantonese cuisine. Led by co-owners and chefs Dominic Li an...
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:30 PM

Brunswick East

Restaurant & Catering Association
Offering an ideal respite from the worries of the world, Kumo Izakaya on Lygon Street in East Brunswick features eclectic Japanese style and a creative menu. Seamlessly blending the industrial and ...
For a day spent wining and dining, take to Jason's Restaurant located onsite at Bradford Estate Winery in Upper Beaconsfield. Relax over leisurely drinks in lavishly furnished rooms, boasting grand...
Hold Bar & Eatery

Hold Bar & Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 10:00 AM

Essendon

Nestled in the heart of Essendon, Hold Bar & Eatery on Fletcher Street delivers an inclusive and aesthetic dining destination from brunch until dinner. This illegitimate love child of a wine bar sl...