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Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.

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Gimlet

33 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Tipo 00

361 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Bar Liberty

234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC

Waxflower

153 Weston St, Brunswick VIC

CHAE

33 Mountain Rd, Cockatoo VIC

Tedesca

1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC

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139-141 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne CBD VIC

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11 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC

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Gimlet

Located in Melbourne CBD

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Italian pasta bar celebrated for its hand-made dishes and warm, intimate atmosphere. Chef Andreas Papadakis crafts refined simplicity — from silky tagliolini to rich squid ink pasta — earning Tipo 00 a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants.

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A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu

A Melbourne institution since 1986, it charms with classic French cuisine and an extensive wine list in an authentic brasserie setting.

Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.

Book Now

Tipo 00

Located in Melbourne CBD

83 Recommendations

Italian pasta bar celebrated for its hand-made dishes and warm, intimate atmosphere. Chef Andreas Papadakis crafts refined simplicity — from silky tagliolini to rich squid ink pasta — earning Tipo 00 a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants.

Bar Liberty

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Bar Wine Bar Dine-in

A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu

Wine Bar Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

Waxflower

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CHAE

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A Korean restaurant using condiments from scratch using traditional fermentation techniques

Tedesca

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Bar Outdoor seating Dine-in

Caretakers Cottage

Located in Melbourne CBD

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France Soir

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Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

A Melbourne institution since 1986, it charms with classic French cuisine and an extensive wine list in an authentic brasserie setting.

Venue Locations (8)

Gimlet

33 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Tipo 00

361 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Bar Liberty

234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC

Waxflower

153 Weston St, Brunswick VIC

CHAE

33 Mountain Rd, Cockatoo VIC

Tedesca

1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC

Caretakers Cottage

139-141 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne CBD VIC

France Soir

11 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC

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