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.

Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.

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.

Modern Asian dining with bold, cross-cultural energy. Chef Andrew McConnell’s Supernormal blends Japanese, Korean, and Chinese influences — from lobster rolls to peanut-butter parfait — earning its spot among Melbourne’s most iconic restaurants.

A place with two dining areas—the bistro and the public bar—that serves an à la carte menu with a variety of daily specials.

A Lygon Street wine bar pairing an adventurous, value-driven list with fire-grilled fare, set among retro timber panelling and a cosy open fireplace.

A CBD laneway restaurant reimagining Filipino flavours over a wood fire, matched with natural wines and playful cocktails.

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

A CBD osteria plating modern Italian meat and seafood dishes beneath a striking tiled floor, backed by an extensive European wine cellar.

A grand CBD French restaurant set inside the heritage-listed former Melbourne Stock Exchange, serving refined French fare with an extensive global wine list.

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A Carlton bistro blending contemporary Australian dishes with global touches, backed by an extensive cellar of aged wines.

A split-level Fitzroy bistro plating elevated European comfort food and concise cocktails amid leather banquettes and a terracotta courtyard.

A Carlton Art Deco restaurant firing wood-fired pizzas and Italian-American classics, backed by a wine list centred on Italian wines and grapes.

A restored 1928 Prahran post office turned rock’n’roll steakhouse, grilling dry-aged Wagyu and pouring bottomless Bloody Marys at weekend brunch.

A light-filled South Yarra all-day diner serving seasonal Italian cooking from breakfast through dinner in a warm, fuss-free space.

A grand Prahran brasserie serving French bistro classics and raw seafood beneath striped awnings, with a roving caviar trolley.

A playful Richmond diner serving untraditional Japanese small plates and yakitori skewers in an exposed-brick, art-filled setting.

A converted Ripponlea bank building serving ambitious tasting menus built around native ingredients and Australian Indigenous knowledge.

A seaside Lorne dining room turning out wood-fired breads and handmade Italian pasta in a polished, holiday-suave setting.