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Melbourne Modern Australian Restaurants

Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Eve at Atria 24th DecemberCelebrate Christmas Eve in style at Atria. Enjoy a festive welcome with a glass of Moët & Chandon NV before indulging in a decadent Chef’s Tasting Menu—three courses for lunch or four for dinner. A...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
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:
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carlton

15 Chef Hat Award
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...
Auterra

Auterra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Armadale

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seasonal Share-Style ExperienceBook Now!Experience a bold and seasonal menu at Auterra, where local ingredients shine across playful small plates and refined mains. Highlights include wagyu tartare, Murray cod with native citrus, and duc...
Regale Restaurant

Regale Restaurant

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

Carlton

12 Chef Hat Award
East meets West for a fusion feast at Regale Restaurant on Swanston Street in Carlton. Expect a casual fine dining experience, blending Modern Australian and Asian fusion cuisine in an inviting yet...
New Year's Day PartyGolden ScenesWelcome the first day of 2026 in style with Golden Scenes, Beverly's New Year's Day party that's bringing all the feel-good summer energy. Head up to Level 24 for free-flowing beverages for two...
Amaru on High Street in Armadale delivers an experience of excitement, intrigue and intimacy. An amalgamation of words loosely translating to ‘a beautiful place’, the open-concept dining room offer...
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...
Dining at Attica on Glen Eira Road in Ripponlea is a commitment of time and money – there are beautiful, rare and unique ingredients and eclectic tunes, but most of all there’s Ben Shewry’s innovat...
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...
La Vallee Eatery

La Vallee Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Essendon

Situated on Keilor Road in Essendon, La Vallée Eatery is a warm, spacious café where specialty coffee and flavour-packed comfort food set the tone for relaxed dining. From hearty breakfasts and bru...
Showcasing Mother Nature through fine food, Restaurant Gaea on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy offers intimate degustation dining in sleek and trendy surroundings. This petit venue, which can accommodat...
Meaning ‘local’ in Cherokee, Navi on Gamon Street in Yarraville is a nod to Chef and owner Julian Hills’ American heritage. From foraging for ingredients to the handmade ceramics and the final dish...
Thursdays at Midnight in Paris$30Enjoy Midnight in Paris $30 Thursdays with a delicious house-made pasta or risotto paired with a glass of wine, available 6–8 pm. The perfect way to unwind midweek with great food, great wine and P...
Carlton Wine Room
Private DiningCelebrate with UsWe offer a variety of event spaces to suit your needs. Big or small, seated or standing we’ve got you covered. Check out our website or give us a call on (03) 9347 2626!
IDES

IDES

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

Collingwood

17 Chef Hat Award
Elegance and sophistication combine on the plates of IDES in a gastronomic experience well worth journeying out of the city to Smith Street in Collingwood. Previously Attica's pop-up, this now perm...
Stray Neighbour

Stray Neighbour

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Preston

Don't be a stranger to gastro pub delights and tap brews... head to Preston restaurant and bar Stray Neighbour on Plenty Road. This former panel beater's shop rocks an industrial fit-out where soft...
CHRISTMAS LUNCHCHRISTMAS SPECIAL MENU??? Join Us for a Magical Christmas Lunch! ??? This holiday season, treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious Christmas lunch at Pier 35 Bar and Grill! We’re spreading the festive cheer ...
New Year's Eve from $165 per adult including food & drinksRing in the New Year Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a fresh and indulgent seafood grazing table, roving canapés, and bottomless drinks all night long.