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Melbourne CBD Modern Australian Restaurants

New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast Your Way into 2026Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book:
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Atria's Christmas Day Feast25th December Make Christmas Day unforgettable at Atria. Savour a luxurious five-course lunch or three- or five-course dinner, each paired with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV. Enhance your experience with ...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

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

Melbourne CBD

Afternoon Tea in the CloudsEvery SaturdayTake your afternoon to new heights – literally! Join us at Fleet Rooftop Bar, on level 22 of the Vibe Hotel for a High Tea experience with one of the best views in Melbourne. Sit back, relax & watc...
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...
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 |...
Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

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

Melbourne CBD

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...
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...
Society

Society

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

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Discover our new Japanese-style pastas, featuring Mentaiko Udon Carbonara and Yuzu Kosho Clam Pasta.Weekend Japanese PastaExperience Japanese-style pasta at Tomo’s Little Collins, served every weekend. Enjoy our creamy Mentaiko Udon Carbonara with rich umami, or the Asari (white clams) Yuzu Kosho for a bright, zesty f...
Farmer's Daughters

Farmer's Daughters

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

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Cumulus Inc.

Cumulus Inc.

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

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Cumulus Inc., located in the vibrant Melbourne CBD, offers a unique dining experience that seamlessly blends modern Australian cuisine with a chic, airy setting. The stylish interior features polis...
Freyja

Freyja

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Embla

Embla

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

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Conveniently located in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Collins Street, Collins Kitchen is all about food cooked over smoke and flames, using only the finest local ingredients. Reimagining the classic...
No.35

No.35

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, No.35 is a contemporary restaurant that redefines Modern Australian cuisine with an innovative flair. The inviting ambience blends urban sophistication with w...
Hazel

Hazel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD