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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 ...
Expect an intimate dining experience from a multi-course seasonal menu at Temaki Sushi Melbourne on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Paired with a unique selection of sake, Japanese ...
Roule Galette Flinders Lane

Roule Galette Flinders Lane

French   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Pork Belly GaletteSummer SpecialSlow cooked pork belly, coleslaw, apple, home made glaze and pork crackle. Yummy!
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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....
Vespa Rossa

Vespa Rossa

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 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 at 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...
Halaya

Halaya

Filipino   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Recommendations may include: *Spanish Hot-Pot w/ mixed beans, chorizo, roast peppers, red onions, feta served w/ warmed pita bread *Avocado, Feta, Cherry, Tomato, Fresh Mint and Rocket on Sourdo...
Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Footy At Marvel $25 PieDon't settle for sideline snacks... Get a proper pie before the bounce.
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Picnic High TeaRooftop PicnicWe’re switching things up with one picnic-themed High Tea event each month, on the last Saturday of every month, starting February 28th! Expect a mix of hot and cold bites, fresh scones with jam...
Triim

Triim

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Bringing together the heart of Italy with the soul of Melbourne, Triim on Hardware Lane in the heart of the city is all about generous food, warm people and joyful moments. Whether it’s a slow brun...
Oh! Banh Mi

Oh! Banh Mi

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 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...
Liyin Rice Roll Master

Liyin Rice Roll Master

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
PIZZA MONSTER

PIZZA MONSTER

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Kings and Knaves Espresso
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...
Fable Melbourne

Fable Melbourne

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

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 ...
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,...
SUD Food & Wine

SUD Food & Wine

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

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...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...