AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Melbourne Restaurants With Private Dining

Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day LunchIndulgent 5-course feastJoin us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Chinatown, Flower Drum stands as a celebrated destination for refined Cantonese cuisine and exceptional service. Stepping inside reveals a world where tradition meets ele...
Auterra

Auterra

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

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...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
$39 Wagyu WednesdayEvery Wednesday from 5pmExperience Pincho Disco’s flame-grilled Wagyu Steak Night every Wednesday. The Menu – $39pp Flame-grilled Wagyu Rump Steak served with Chimichurri South American slaw Triple-cooked potat...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Plant-based modern Sichuan cuisine is what awaits Collingwood diners at Shu Restaurant on Johnson Street. Named after owner and Chef, Shu Liu, chill out in fun and funky surrounds of neon lighting,...
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

An Authentic Izakaya ExperienceShare the izakaya wayStep into Izakaya Miyazaki and discover the warmth and vibrancy of Japanese izakaya dining. Share plates of fresh sashimi, grilled skewers and seasonal specials, all crafted to pair perfectly with ...
Club SandwichAvailable Now!Every layer tells a story of deliciousness. ???
Amaru

Amaru

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

Armadale

19 Chef Hat Award
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 12:00 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...
The Boot Factory

The Boot Factory

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Coburg

The Boot Factory After Dark: Harper & Sole ShinesOpen November 28Harper & Sole is a celebration of authentic flavour and shared moments - a dining experience nestled inside Coburg’s familiar Boot Factory café, reimagined by night.
Traditional Churros DelightDip into dulce today!Indulge in the sweet simplicity of Argentina with Caminito La Boca’s traditional churros. Golden and crisp on the outside, soft and airy inside, each one is served with silky dulce de leche for dip...
$40 PASTA + VINO every Wednesday evening The ultimate midweek catch up with family or friends! Your choice of pasta + a glass of wine for just $40.
Bomba

Bomba

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Bottomless Saturdays at BombaPour it. Plate it. RepeatBomba’s $75 Bottomless Lunch is your Saturday sorted. Think endless cocktails, wine, beer, and a generous spread of Spanish tapas—served until 3pm. From rich croquettes to vibrant verdura, it’s a f...
Bouzy Rouge

Bouzy Rouge

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Richmond

Happy Hour at Bouzy Rouge Everyday Sip Happens every day at Bouzy Rouge! Join the fun from 3pm to 6pm for Happy Hour on Bridge Road, Richmond. Enjoy $8 wines and sangria, $10 pints or spritzes, and a $15 cocktail of the day. Whether...
2ELEMENTS

2ELEMENTS

American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Frankston

Rib Night Every WednesdayGet ready to roll up your sleeves for Rib Night every Wednesday at 2ELEMENTS! Feast on a mouth-watering 500g rack of ribs for just $23 and add some heat with whole Jurassic wings for only $1.50 eac...
FINAL WINE LUNCH FOR 2025$140 PER PERSONSHOWCASING CLAYMORE WINES FROM CLAIRE VALLEY, THIS ONE IS NOT TO BE MISSED.
Attica

Attica

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

Ripponlea

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Richmond

18 Chef Hat Award
Omakase is a culinary experience led by the Chef, produce and the seasons and that is what you’ll find on the menu at Minamishima on Lord Street in Melbourne. Offering two dining areas, the counter...