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Best Special Occasion Spots

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Genevieve Lauren

5 venues in Melbourne

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Venue List (5)

Interior and atmosphere of Grill Americano restaurant

Grill Americano

Located in Melbourne CBD

●6 Recommendations

Restaurant lunch dinner Dine-in

Known for its three traditional Italian cooking methods—woodfired, steam, and charcoal— great place to experience Italian elegance.

Interior and atmosphere of Reine & La Rue restaurant

Reine & La Rue

Located in Melbourne CBD

●27 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Gimlet restaurant

Gimlet

Located in Melbourne CBD

●101 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in

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.

Interior and atmosphere of France Soir restaurant

France Soir

Located in South Yarra

●31 Recommendations

Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Elwood Bathers restaurant

Elwood Bathers

Located in Elwood

●2 Recommendations

Restaurant lunch dinner

Venue Locations (5)

Grill Americano

112 Flinders Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC

Reine & La Rue

380 Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Gimlet

33 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

France Soir

11 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC

Elwood Bathers

15 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood VIC

Venue List (5)

Interior and atmosphere of Grill Americano restaurant

Grill Americano

Located in Melbourne CBD

●6 Recommendations

Restaurant lunch

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

Outdoor seating

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Known for its three traditional Italian cooking methods—woodfired, steam, and charcoal— great place to experience Italian elegance.

Interior and atmosphere of Reine & La Rue restaurant

Reine & La Rue

Located in Melbourne CBD

●27 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Gimlet restaurant

Gimlet

Located in Melbourne CBD

●101 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in

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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Interior and atmosphere of France Soir restaurant

France Soir

Located in South Yarra

●31 Recommendations

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.

Interior and atmosphere of Elwood Bathers restaurant

Elwood Bathers

Located in Elwood

●2 Recommendations

Restaurant lunch dinner Outdoor seating Takeout+1

Venue Locations (5)

Grill Americano

112 Flinders Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC

Reine & La Rue

380 Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Gimlet

33 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

France Soir

11 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC

Elwood Bathers

15 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood VIC

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Reine & La Rue

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: French

Address: 380 Collins St

Waxflower

Brunswick, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,

Address: 153 Weston St

Grill Americano

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Known for its three traditional Italian cooking methods—woodfired, steam, and charcoal— great place to experience Italian elegance.

Address: 112 Flinders Ln

Maha North

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 86 Smith St

Elwood Bathers

Elwood, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Address: 15 Elwood Foreshore

Yarra Botanica

Southbank, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: Southbank Promenade

Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca

Northcote, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 202 High St

FIGO Pizza

Elwood, VIC

Cuisines: Pizza, Italian

Address: 73 Brighton Rd

Caffe e Cucina

South Yarra, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Address: 581 Chapel St

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Interior and atmosphere of Reine & La Rue restaurant

Reine & La Rue

Located in Melbourne CBD

●27 Recommendations

Restaurant French Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Waxflower restaurant

Waxflower

Located in Brunswick

●33 Recommendations

Wine Bar Restaurant Modern Australian European Outdoor seating+1

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Interior and atmosphere of Grill Americano restaurant

Grill Americano

Located in Melbourne CBD

●6 Recommendations

Restaurant Italian Dine-in

Known for its three traditional Italian cooking methods—woodfired, steam, and charcoal— great place to experience Italian elegance.

Interior and atmosphere of Maha North restaurant

Maha North

Located in Collingwood

●4 Recommendations

Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Elwood Bathers restaurant

Elwood Bathers

Located in Elwood

●2 Recommendations

Restaurant Australian Outdoor seating Takeout Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Yarra Botanica restaurant

Yarra Botanica

Located in Southbank

●1 Recommendation

Restaurant Bar Outdoor seating Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca restaurant

Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca

Located in Northcote

●4 Recommendations

Restaurant Bar Takeaway Outdoor seating Curbside pickup+3

Interior and atmosphere of FIGO Pizza restaurant

FIGO Pizza

Located in Elwood

●1 Recommendation

Restaurant Takeaway Pizza Italian Outdoor seating+4

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Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca

Morris House

HER

Reine & La Rue

Gimlet at Cavendish House

Epocha Restaurant

Cicciolina

Osteria Ilaria

Tippy-Tay

Trattoria Emilia

Caffe e Cucina

France Soir

Elwood Bathers

Melbourne Institutions

Cities: VIC

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Epocha Restaurant

Cicciolina

France Soir

Best of the Southside

Cities: VIC

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Cicciolina

Caffe e Cucina

France Soir

Elwood Bathers

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Yarra Botanica

Bar Idda

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Best Italian

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Osteria Ilaria

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Pubs & Bars

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Coffee Spots

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Caffe e Cucina

Best of the Northside

Cities: VIC

Saves: 1

Created by: Genevieve Lauren

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Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca

Waxflower

Best Rooftops & Outdoor 🌞

Cities: VIC

Saves: 0

Created by: Genevieve Lauren

Venues:

Morris House

Yarra Botanica

HER

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Local Heroes

Save this Foodboard. Rec'd by Hospo Legends, these are the top neighbourhood icons who are all heart and hustle.

Melbourne's Most Recommended Pubs & Bars

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Pubs & Bars

Neat, shaken, or stirred, these are the best off-shift sips rec'd by Hospo Legends.

Melbourne's Most Recommended Coffee Spots

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From double ristrettos to flat whites, magics, and single-origin cold brews - here's where our hospo legends are getting caffeinated in Melbourne.