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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Air Conditioning

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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:
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Atria celebrates the essence of Australia through its finest produce. The menu pays homage to land and sea, showcasing ingredients from trusted farme...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Deluxe Build-Your-Own SetAll-you-can-eatDeluxe Build-Your-Own Set is now upgraded with a selection of premium meats, offering two combo options to choose from with unlimited dishes to enjoy. Combo A is priced at $54.9 per person, and Com...
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...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
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 |...
ShanDong MaMa

ShanDong MaMa

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

It’s all about Mama’s delicious dumplings at ShanDong MaMa on Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Expect unique northern Chinese-inspired fare at this authentic eatery, where everything ...
Krimper Cafe

Krimper Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Tucked away on the cobbled charm of Guildford Lane, Krimper Café feels like a hidden world within Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Once a 19th-Century warehouse, its raw, industrial bones have been beauti...
Taste of MaharashtraBook now!Savour the authentic flavours of Maharashtra with our delicious snacks! Crunch into golden Sabudana Wada, enjoy the comforting goodness of Poha with potatoes, peanuts, and coconut, or delight in cr...
Tucked into Little Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Saint & Rogue is an upmarket but down-to-earth restaurant & bar, with a strong focus on creating a classy and comfortable atmosphere...
A Hereford Beefstouw on Duckboard Place in the heart of Melbourne is all about quality steak and great wines, along with art and design. With a long tradition of working with renowned artists and d...
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...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

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...
Bringing Southern Italy directly to your plate, SUD Food & Wine on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD has been a cornerstone of the city’s culinary scene for more than two decades. Rec...
Christmas SpecialRoast TurkeySlow cook roasted turkey with baked potatoes. Add home made gravy and home made Cranberry sauce. Put all on a delicious gluten free galette. Yummy!