15 Best Restaurants in Melbourne: Fine Dining, Casual, Vegetarian | Man of Many

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[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Best for Selection : Aru Best for Atmosphere: Ides Best for Vegetarians: Transformer Best for Drinks: Chin Chin Read More

1. Gimlet

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Whole dry-aged Muscovy duck crown, radicchio, pickled rhubarb Read More

2. Vue de monde

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved: Chocolate souffle with billy-tea ice-cream Read More

3. Aru Restaurant

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Barramundi, Buttermilk Dashi, Desert Lime, Lettuce Read More

4. Attica

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Emu liver toast Read More

5. Grill Americano

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Linguine aglio e olio with abalone (& an Americano aperitivo) Read More

6. Chin Chin

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : House smoked brisket with sweet you glaze, chilli vinegar and crispy rice + a Kopi negroni (gin, campari, sweet vermouth, coffee and dark chocolate) Read More

7. Ides

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved: Smoked quail breast, crispy leg, cured egg yolk and radishes Read More

8. Florentino

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Pappardelle, Rabbit Ragu, Marjoram, Green olive Read More

9. Supernormal

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : New England lobster roll Read More

10. Tipo 00

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved: Squid ink tagliolini, squid & bottarga Read More

11. Lûmé

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Grass fed beef, jus, celeriac, hay Read More

12. Atlas

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Grilled Scotch Fillet with Smoked Chilli Salsa Read More

13. Society

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Margra lamb with eggplant, green onion and pine nut Read More

14. Transformer

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Zucchini flower with pine nut risotto, currants, basil, piquillo peppers and agrodolce Read More

15. Nomad

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We loved : Dry aged pork, golden raisin & caper salsa Read More

Things to Consider for Melbourne Restaurants

Ambience: What’s your vibe? Do you like pulsing, buzzing restaurants? Or do you prefer something more intimate and quiet? You can get a good sense of a restaurant’s vibe by reading reviews and looking at pictures. BYO: Can you bring your own grog? And is there a corkage fee? Not every restaurant is BYO, so check online or call before you go. Vegetarian options: Check the website listing for vegetarian options or call before booking to avoid disappointment. Price: Melbourne restaurant prices can vary greatly, so to avoid bill shock at the end of your meal, check the average prices online before booking. Read More

Alternatives to Food in Melbourne

Looking for something different for your dining out experience in Melbourne? Maybe some steak or Japanese, Italian or yum cha? We’ve got ya covered with these articles. Read More

How We Chose This List of Best Melbourne Restaurants

This list of best Melbourne restaurants was compiled through personal experience and online research, plus through commentary from food critics and expert restaurant reviews. We looked at Google Reviews and took into account the major gripes and positives from the public. We also took into account what prominent critics from publications like the Australian Good Food Guide said about these restaurants to create this list. Read More

Best Restaurants in Melbourne FAQs

What is the best restaurant in the Melbourne CBD? Aru restaurant in Melbourne CBD is a consistently top-rated fine dining restaurant and one that’s not to be missed. What are the best new restaurants in Melbourne? As a city that’s known for its incredible fare, there are constantly new restaurants popping up in Melbourne. Freyja, Yugen Dining, Figlia, Fenton, Victoria and Maalu Maalu are some of the best new restaurants in Melbourne. Read More

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