Matilda 159 Domain

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.

Location: 159 Domain Road, South Yarra, VIC

Cuisines: Australian, Brunch, Modern Australian

Categories: Restaurant, Functions, Coffee

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating

Smith St Bistrot

Smith St Bistrot is Scott Pickett’s take on a classic French bistrot with influence from Melbourne’s eclectic inner-north. It is a venue where guests visit for casual drinks that turn into dinner, or a full French ‘degustation du chef’. The wine list hosts a mix of significant French houses and local, minimal intervention wines.

Location: 300 Smith St, Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: French, Restaurant, Modern French

Categories: Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating

Longrain Melbourne

Longrain is a lively, vibrant restaurant, serving modern Thai cuisine. The dining room set in an expansive converted horse stable from the 1900s buzzes with energy. Our cuisine is a modern take on Thai food, blending traditional Thai recipes with a contemporary twist, incorporating fresh local Australian ingredients and Southeast Asian influences.

Location: 44 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Thai, South East Asian, Asian

Categories: Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in

Florentino

Standing on Bourke Street for close to a century, Florentino is an Italian fine-dining institution that has long been part of Melbourne’s dining life, reflecting a particular idea of hospitality that values time, generosity and permanence. The menu, classic and opulent, draws on the dining room’s grand, old-world tradition, with thoughtful modern refinements made for dining now.

Location: 80 Bourke St, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Categories: Restaurant, Fine Dining Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in

Estelle

Estelle is a local modern Australian bistro on High Street, Northcote. Drop in for a glass and a few plates, or stay for the full tasting – rooted in seasonal produce and the neighbourhood we call home.

Location: 243-245 High St, Northcote, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Categories: Restaurant, Wine Bar, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating

Chancery Lane

Housed in the historic Normanby Chambers building on Little Collins St, Chancery Lane is Scott Pickett’s classic European bistro with an edge. The interior echoes a decadent, bygone era, the menu sees a list of classic dishes with a modern touch, using the finest seasonal ingredients and varying European techniques.

Location: 430 Little Collins St, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: European, Modern European

Categories: Restaurant, Bistro, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating

The Independent Gembrook

The Independent is a casual Italo-Argentinian restaurant, located in the heart of Main Street, Gembrook—just an hour southeast of Melbourne’s CBD Chef Patron - Mauro Callegari is the skilled culinary magician at the helm of the kitchen, where he creates simple but complex dishes that are showcased on the à la carte and tasting menu option.

Location: 79 Main St, Gembrook, VIC

Cuisines: Argentinian, Italian, European

Categories: Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Takeout, Outdoor Seating

Transport Hotel

On the ground floor of Transport Hotel, Transport Public Bar is Melbourne’s go-to for good times, great food, and cold beer. With live music, big-screen sports, and a buzzing crowd, it’s the perfect CBD spot to unwind after work, before a game, or on weekends—loved by locals and visitors alike.

Location: Transport Hotel, Ground Level Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, Coffee, Fusion

Categories: Pub, Sports Bar, Bar, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Takeout, Outdoor Seating

Pirate Life South Melbourne

Pirate Life South Melbourne is a neighbourhood beer hall celebrating our love for quality brews, food, and good times. Set in an ex‑mechanic’s workshop on Market Street, it’s the perfect spot to kick back and connect with your crew. From hand‑crafted beers and an open‑fire menu to takeaway tins and merch, we’ve well and truly got you covered.

Location: 139-145 Market St, South Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Gastropub, Fusion, Australian

Categories: Beer Hall, Steakhouse, Beer Garden, Bar & Grill, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating, In-store shopping

Taxi Kitchen

Perched on Level 1 of Transport Hotel, Taxi Kitchen offers elevated yet relaxed dining with sweeping city views. Its menu blends modern Australian and bold Asian flavours, earning praise for creativity, consistency, and warm hospitality—the essence of Melbourne dining.

Location: Taxi Kitchen, Transport Hotel, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, Asian Fusion

Categories: Restaurant, Functions, Fine Dining Restaurant, Bar

Services: Dine-in

Privé

A cocktail bar and private dining room extension of Reine & La Rue, located in the former Melbourne Safe Deposit building.

Location: 90 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail, Bar, French

Categories: Cocktail Bar, Functions

Services: Dine-in

Springrock Public Bar

Melbourne CBD's best counter meals & drinks

Location: 87 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Categories: Pub, Bar, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Dine-in, Dine-in

Voodoo Functions Melbourne

Location: 167 Franklin St, Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: American

Categories: Bar & Grill

Services:

Vasko Restaurant Functions

Location: 111-113 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Takeout, Dine-in

Witchmount Estate Functions & Restaurant

Location: 557 Leakes Rd, Plumpton, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Restaurant

Services:

Bluestone Restaurant Functions

Location: 286a Epping Rd, Wollert, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in

Myrtle Cafe and functions

Location: 45 Moreland St, Footscray, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Cafe

Services: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Steakhouse at The Notting Hill Hotel

The Steakhouse at The Notting Hill Hotel serves premium, locally sourced cuts cooked to perfection. Enjoy warm hospitality in a relaxed yet refined setting, paired with quality wines and thoughtful service—a true destination for steak lovers in Melbourne’s South East.

Location: 260-262 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian

Categories: Steakhouse, Family Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in

Desi Dhaba Craigieburn

Location: 340 Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn, VIC

Cuisines: Indian

Categories: Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating, Takeout, Delivery, In-store Pickup