Best Restaurants in Melbourne

A thriving pub-style restaurant in Melbourne where bottled lager and great wine is king, join Royal Saxon on Church Street for a menu of pizzas, steak and grilled calamari, all found in a cool, casual dining setting (complete with fairy light littered courtyard).

An Irish bar and restaurant in Melbourne CBD, The Last Jar is serving up a seasonal menu of comfort food classics. Grab yourself a freshly-poured Guinness and tuck into the likes of kangaroo bolognese, harissa chicken, kedgeree arancini and goats cheese tart.

If exploring the restaurants of Melbourne has been a life long dream of yours, don't miss the chance for a one-off experience in the city. Set in a repurposed train carriage, Easey's are bringing you a unique dining setting with a menu of unforgettable (and Insta-famous) burgers.

Setting the mood with retro diner interiors and a laid-back feel, Butchers Diner adopt a no-fuss approach to their food. Expect burgers to remember, American classics and all-day breakfast for that all important blood sausage.

Experiential, and gorgeous to boot, Ishizuka are coming at you with a Melbourne restaurant where the art of Japanese dining is king. Try 12-course menus (that change regularly) alongside plum wine and an intimate but smart sake menu. 

A Melbourne restaurant that is found to regularly top 'best places to eat' lists in the city, Lume conjure up works of art on a plate. With Elijah Holland at the helm, expect a menu of foraged ingredients, sea urchins and goose.

Thailand cuisine makes up the menu at Longrain as  Scott Pickett (known for his work at Matilda 159, Estelle, Lupo) has filled a booming industrial space with gorgeous garnishes, elegant cocktails and twice-cooked duck legs. 

Housed in a venue where the legendary Bob Marley was once known to visit, Smith & Daughters don't just have history on their side. Join them for the best in vegan dining in Melbourne as Shannon Martinez rustles up impressive and (very) elegant meat-free dishes.

A known Melbourne favourite, Andrew McConnell has put together a restaurant that celebrates all things Hong Kong and Shanghai. Watch as chefs rustle up magic from the open kitchen as you try out everything from raw kingfish to bao buns.

A Melbourne date night restaurant and then some, MAHA is giving you a chic and sleek dining experience to remember. From its dimly lit interiors to a menu of Middle Eastern plates from MasterChef regular Shane Delia, it's a special occasion all wrapped up.

With a focus on small-scale producers, Transformer know a thing or two about putting together plates that represent the best of the local area. Join them at their fun Melbourne restaurant for warehouse vibes that juxtapose gorgeous dishes.