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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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Tucked away on Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vinesmith City Cellar Door is a refined inner-city destination for memorable dining and exceptional wine. The intimate bistro takes inspiration from French ...
The Soul Behind the BottleA Story in Every GlassA selection of wine comes from a small, family-run vineyard in Yamanashi, where a husband and wife care for each vine with patience and dedication. To them, the vines are like family. Much like our...
Roule Galette Flinders Lane

Roule Galette Flinders Lane

French   $$$$$   Opens Sat 9:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Meat Lover back on tracksAutumn SpecialA meat-lover's galette filled with homemade minced meat, bacon, merguez sausage, Emmental cheese, baked potatoes, and homemade barbecue sauce. So many of you asked for its return…
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Wine & Fungi Feast NightsSip, Savour, TruffleDiscover the perfect pairing of mushrooms, truffle and fine wine at our signature dining evenings. From share plates to rich mains, each dish highlights the depth and character of Italian flavours....
Cookie

Cookie

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Happy HourMon-Fri, 4pm-6pm.After-work drinks in Melbourne CBD? Enjoy Happy Hour at Cookie - $10 Pints, $10 Wines $15 House Martinis, Negroni, Margarita & Espresso Martini
Halaya

Halaya

Filipino   $$$$$   Opens Sat 9:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Located on Spring Street in Melbourne, Halaya is a vibrant Filipino-inspired café and bakeshop bringing colour and comfort to the CBD. Blending tradition with modern café culture, the menu features...
Vespa Rossa

Vespa Rossa

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

For a refreshing take on modern Mediterranean cuisine head to Melbourne laneway-inspired café, Vespa Rossa on Block Place in the heart of the city. In balmy Melbourne weather sit alfresco at Parisi...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Sweet Endings at Box Seafood RestaurantAn Unforgettable FinishVisit us at Box Seafood restaurant and try our vanilla bean panna cotta with toasted meringue and lemon curd is light, creamy and utterly unforgettable. Join us for lunch or dinner, Wednesday to S...
Hidden along Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s buzzing CBD, PIZZA MONSTER is a lively slice of urban cool where creativity meets comfort food. The atmosphere is playful yet effortlessly stylish...
Liyin Rice Roll Master

Liyin Rice Roll Master

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Liyin Rice Roll Master on Lonsdale Street brings a taste of Hong Kong’s bustling breakfast stalls to Melbourne’s CBD. The small, steamy shop hums with the rhythm of sizzling rice batter, poured fre...
Perched above the bustle of Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Fleet Rooftop Bar is a hidden sanctuary where the city skyline unfolds in dramatic layers. The moment you step out onto its open terrace...
Located on William Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Kings and Knaves Espresso is a sleek inner-city café dedicated to the art of exceptional coffee. With its minimalist design, polished concrete, and con...
An evening with Helen's Hill Wine5 courses with pairingsJoin us at Saint & Rogue for an intimate five-course dining experience, thoughtfully designed to complement a curated selection of wines from Helen Hills. Each course has been crafted to highlight ...
Oh! Banh Mi

Oh! Banh Mi

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 10:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Tucked away in Melbourne’s bustling CBD, Oh! Banh Mi on Equitable Place is a little pocket of vibrancy that feels like an escape from the city’s glass and steel. The narrow laneway hums with energy...
Succulent Sharing PlattersBook Now!Perfect for sharing and celebrating, our generous platters are designed to bring people together. The Ginger Olive Sharing Platter delivers slow-cooked beef short rib, Italian sausage, BBQ chicken,...
Fable Melbourne
Look to the skies to find Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in the heart of the city, at Fable Melbourne restaurant and bar on the top storey of a Lonsdale Street building. Kick back and relax with a ...
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...
Florentino

Florentino

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
With a colourful history spanning over a century, the Chef Hat awarded Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar has contributed to the cultural and culinary growth of Melbourne's dining sce...
Society

Society

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
In the heart of Melbourne CBD, Society stands out as a modern Australian restaurant that captures the essence of contemporary dining. With its sleek interior featuring warm wooden accents and ambie...
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Tipo 00 in Melbourne CBD offers a delightful Italian dining experience that stands out amid the city's vibrant food scene. With its sleek, contemporary setting, the restaurant features an open kitc...