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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Romantic

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...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Luci x Chateau La GordonneNew Rosé Menu & CocktailsDiscover new menu additions infused with a hint of rosé, along with refreshing rosé cocktails
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Chinese New Year Eve DinnerBook NowBook for 4pp, 6pp, 8pp, or 10pp. banquet. Experience the festive spirit as our live Dragon and Lion Dance performance brings good fortune, joy, and prosperity.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Miss Mi MelbourneDine & WIN in 2025!Join us from 29 January – 12 February for an unforgettable four course menu to ring in the Year of the Snake. Our special Chinese New Year menu promises to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrat...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Tsukiyo Private Dining RoomDine Under the MoonlightImagine yourself dining under the moonlight - the Tsukiyo Visual Dining Experience is our intimate, private dining room. This interactive visual journey challenges the senses and adds a new dimensi...
Eat, drink and socialise at late night Korean restaurant and bar, Golmokgil on Waratah Place in Melbourne’s CBD. Tucked away in Chinatown and spread over two floors, each with a different vibe, cho...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 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 ...
Hardware 55 Wine Bar

Hardware 55 Wine Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Private DiningContact us today!Discover our beautifully designed spaces, perfect for any occasion—from corporate events and company Christmas parties to intimate celebrations. With flexible options for private and semi-private d...
Cha Ching

Cha Ching

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Bringing high roller energy to Flinders Lane, head to Cha Ching in the heart of Melbourne for Asian-inspired fare with flair and spicy cocktails. An intersection of East and West, Cha Ching has wow...
Collins Kitchen

Collins Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Fishing Season

Fishing Season

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Reel in good times at Melbourne’s first catch-and-cook restaurant, Fishing Season on Russell Street in the heart of the city. From bait to plate, cast away your worries and savour the finest catch ...
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...
A Hereford Beefstouw

A Hereford Beefstouw

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
Experience fun, upmarket dining and share plates at The George on Collins in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Nestled in the heritage Georges Building on Collins Street, this modern Southeast Asian re...
Roule Galette Flinders Lane

Roule Galette Flinders Lane

French   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

MetroTunnel VoucherReceive a $10 discountThe 21, 22, 23 of January, during paver installation works on Flinders Lane, in front of Roule Galette, Metro Tunnel will give you a $10 discount on your meal at Roule Galette or Croque Monsieur. D...
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Taking plant-based Italian food to a new level, head to Funghi e Tartufo on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD to expand your vegan food horizons along with organic and natural wine options. Nestled ...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Translated as ‘God of wine’, Il Bacaro is the epitome of Venetian style in the heart of Melbourne. First opened in 1995, Il Bacaro is certainly no stranger to acclaim and continues to impress diner...
Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Enter through large art Deco gates to find underground bar and restaurant Caterina’s Cucina E Bar on Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD. This city institution has taken more than 25 years to refine as...
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award