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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.

Embla

Located in Melbourne CBD

104 Recommendations

Hazel

Located in Melbourne CBD

10 Recommendations

Restaurant Functions Coffee

Elegant dining featuring fine international cuisine along with creative mocktails, cocktails, and desserts.

Matilda 159 Domain

Located in South Yarra

9 Recommendations

Venue Locations (5)

Society

80 Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Gimlet

33 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Embla

122 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Hazel

164 Flinders Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC

Matilda 159 Domain

159 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC

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Society

Located in Melbourne CBD

6 Recommendations

Fine Dining Restaurant

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Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.

Matilda is a visual and sensory journey. The kitchen is fuelled by open fire and hot coals, delivering contemporary Australian food with a feeling of comfort and warmth. Stylish yet relaxed, Matilda is a place where guests can visit often and be guaranteed the finest local meat and produce, cooked exceptionally well over live flames and open grills.

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The Society Dining Room is a study in modern Australian design and sophisticated dining culture. From the kitchen comes a Euro-inspired celebration of exceptional produce and technique spanning premium seafood, fresh pasta and wood-fired meats.

Gimlet

Located in Melbourne CBD

101 Recommendations

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.

Wine Bar Restaurant Dine-in

Embla

Located in Melbourne CBD

104 Recommendations

Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.

Hazel

Located in Melbourne CBD

10 Recommendations

Restaurant Functions Coffee Dine-in Outdoor Seating

Elegant dining featuring fine international cuisine along with creative mocktails, cocktails, and desserts.

Matilda 159 Domain

Located in South Yarra

9 Recommendations

Matilda is a visual and sensory journey. The kitchen is fuelled by open fire and hot coals, delivering contemporary Australian food with a feeling of comfort and warmth. Stylish yet relaxed, Matilda is a place where guests can visit often and be guaranteed the finest local meat and produce, cooked exceptionally well over live flames and open grills.

Venue Locations (5)

Society

80 Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Gimlet

33 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Embla

122 Russell St, Melbourne CBD VIC

Hazel

164 Flinders Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC

Matilda 159 Domain

159 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC

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Disuko

Located in Melbourne

1 Recommendation

DISUKO, cued from Tokyo 1980, split into elements that define the time. Open-air dining, shared izakaya, omakase for occasion, music always. Refound on Melbourne’s city skyline, DISUKO brings those moments forward in a lively and layered setting. Our nomikai, the Terracotta Roof, offers after-hours respite and weekend ease, the izakaya lounge gathers friends over plates made to share, and omakase offers pause for a theatrical food occasion.

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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.

Napier Quarter

Located in Fitzroy

41 Recommendations

Wine Bar Modern Australian European Dine-in Delivery+1

ST. ALi Coffee Roasters - South Melbourne

Located in South Melbourne

61 Recommendations

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A pioneer of Melbourne’s specialty-coffee scene, ST. ALi South Melbourne pairs expertly roasted beans with inventive brunch plates in a buzzing warehouse space. A must-visit for coffee lovers and café-culture seekers alike.

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Yiaga

Located in East Melbourne

2 Recommendations

Restaurant Wine Bar Modern Australian Dine-in

NOMAD Melbourne

Located in Melbourne CBD

41 Recommendations

Located along Flinders Lane dining precinct, with a large open kitchen & bar showcasing Middle Eastern flavours cooked over fire & smoke.

Restaurant Wine Bar Modern Australian European Outdoor seating+1

Carlton Wine Room

Located in Carlton

50 Recommendations

A restaurant serving inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list

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Neighbourhood Wine

Located in Fitzroy North

38 Recommendations

A bustling wine bar featuring a retro feel and wooden decor, offering European cuisine that is produced locally.

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