Melbourne Restaurants

10 of the Best Restaurants in Melbourne

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  Box Seafood Restaurant - Lobster Specialists Melbourne CBD

  Drawing from an abundance of luscious seafood, fresh Australian produce, and regional wineries, The Box Seafood Restaurant experience will be one you will always remember. Our creative team of chefs and dedicated floor staff ensure your meals are prepared to perfection and delivered to you within our cosmopolitan Collins street address. Locating us is also easy as we are next door to one of Melbourne's breathtaking landmark venues The Regent Theatre.
  
  The Box Seafood Restaurant menu takes the experience one step further. You'll find a variety of fresh fish and shellfish preparations that draw upon coastal cultures Australia wide. And as always, generous, tempting specialities of beef, game, poultry along with vegetarian offerings abound when you crave a non-seafood fish.
  
  We use only the freshest, highest quality seafood and only from sustainable stocks. Our emphasis on Australian produce also ensures flavourful, seasonal dishes that translate beautifully into delicious main courses and entree dishes.

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  Sosta Cucina North Melbourne

  In the heart of North Melbourne’s burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
  
  Since opening its doors in May 2007, Sosta Cucina has consistently impressed and excited Melbourne’s food community with a traditional meets contemporary Italian menu.
  
  Sosta Cucina’s menu is constantly evolving; incorporating the best seasonal produce as well as showcasing fantastic Italian products. On offer is a selection of daily additional dishes depending on what is sourced at the market! Sosta prides itself on a great selection of fine Italian wines as well as offering a broad selection from Australia’s most renowned wine regions.
  
  Functions & Private Dining
  
  Sosta Cucina can cater for bookings both large and small. With two private dining rooms, we can cater for groups of 20-30, as well as offer restaurant exclusivity for up to 55 people. From corporate functions to special family events, the team at Sosta Cucina will work with you to ensure your event is absolutely perfect!

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  The Point - Fine Dining Restaurant with Views Albert Park

  The Point is an award winning restaurant located on the waters of Albert Park Lake which boasts stunning panoramic views of the lake and Melbourne city skyline. With floor to ceiling glass windows and a spacious balcony to enjoy the view you are treated to a water front dining experience like no other.
  
  The Point showcases Modern Australian cuisine by Executive Chef Andrew Harmer. Awarded an Age Good Food Guide hat again for 2015, and our latest achievement winner of The Age Good Food guide 2015 Wine List of the Year.
  With degustation and a la carte menus carefully crafted with contemporary Australian flare, the high quality of food is matched with unrivalled service. There’s nothing more indulgent than a meal consisting of confit king salmon, saffron hollandaise and wild garlic, following with Western Plains suckling pig, piccalilli, apple vinegar, sage potato finishing it off with blackcurrant mosaic, coconut & almond cream with Blackberry sorbet.
  Accompanied by an encyclopaedic collection of some of the world’s most classic and famed wines, we have more than 1,700 different examples boasting one of Australia’s most extensive wine lists.
  
  The Point is conveniently located 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD; with ample parking directly outside of the venue and lift access, our unrivalled dining experience awaits you.
  
  Bookings are highly recommended.
  

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  Smith St. Trader Fitzroy

  Smith St. Trader is the newest cafe, bar and restaurant addition to the ever growing dining precinct that is Smith Street Collingwood/Fitzroy.
  
  Boasting a stunning Scandinavian inspired fit out, secluded covered courtyard and for those that love to people watch heated outdoor footpath dining. Smith St. Trader is perfect for your weekend breakfast, brunch, lunch or big night out with friends.
  
  The beer garden, main dining room or entire venue is available to hire if you're planning a Christmas function, birthday celebration, engagement party or event.
  
  Smith Street Trader is the perfect Melbourne inner city function venue. It’s Smith Street location borders the eclectic suburbs of Collingwood & Fitzroy.
  
  Spaces within the venue enable us to accommodate a broad range of events from larger groups looking for private function room hire to small parties sharing in the venues unique atmosphere.

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  Syracuse Restaurant & Wine Bar - European Fine Dining Melbourne CBD

  If it’s elegance and informal fine dining that you’re after then Syracuse has the perfect dining experience waiting for you.
  
  Syracuse offers European and International inspired cuisine in a grand and impressive 19th Century atmosphere, tucked away in one of Melbourne’s picturesque, laneways; Bank Place.
  
  Let all your senses be indulged as we take you on a flavour-rich journey. Syracuse has dining spaces to suit every occasion from cozy, romantic intimate evenings, to long business lunches and after work and pre-dinner drinks.
  Syracuse prides itself on sourcing only the best Victorian seasonal produce delivered fresh daily. Our cuisine bursts with flavour so the hardest part is deciding what to choose.

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  Wilson & Market South Yarra

  Wilson & Market is Paul Wilson's newest Restaurant, Bar, Lifestyle Cafe & functions Space. Located in Prahran Market in South Yarra, with a focus on local, fresh, seasonal produce.

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  Papa Goose Melbourne CBD

  Papa Goose restaurant is all about providing wonderful hospitality to its customers and giving them the opportunity to try our unique and tasty menu. Our motto is very simple - our best food, our best service; each time, every time.
  
  Papa Goose has a ground floor Restaurant, a first floor bar Mary Fortune, along with two private dining rooms for those more intimate dining experiences.
  
  Functions & Events
  
  Papa Goose features two beautifully presented and conventional private dining rooms; perfect for Corporate events or personal occasions. For larger events, our bar Mary Fortune is available to book out exclusively, or enjoy a large dining event by booking out the restaurant

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  Cafe Italia - Restaurant & Bar Carlton

  Cafe Italia has been established for over 25 years here in the heart of Melbourne’s Italian restaurant district, Lygon Street, Carlton. We are a sophisticated, contemporary, yet relaxed restaurant located only minutes from the Melbourne CBD.
  
  FUNCTIONS & WEDDINGS
  
  Café Italia has many years experience hosting Melbourne functions. We understand what is required to make your next function a great success. Set in an attractive Mediterranean sandstone courtyard, flanked by 3 very special dining rooms that are perfect for functions, private dining, weddings, engagements, christenings or any special occasion or event.

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  Pure South Dining - Premier Waterfront Seafood Dining Southbank

  Pure South Dining is a modern, special occasion restaurant in central Melbourne with iconic views down on the river with a stunning CBD backdrop. The cuisine draws inspiration from farmers, fishermen and artisan producers of King Island, Flinders Island & Tasmania.
  
  We visit the pristine Tasmanian ‘pure south’ regularly to continue to improve the dining that we offer you. The solid relationships that we have built with farmers and fishermen over 13 years ensure the quality of the produce that we deliver to the table for our guests.
  
  King Island Beef, St Helens oysters, Bass Strait scallops, seafood and quality dairy products are delivered weekly by small planes from Tasmania and the islands.
  
  Our much loved restaurant has been re-launched in 2017 over two levels: Upstairs is the awarded Dining Room; reborn with a modern twist. The glamorous room almost hangs over the Yarra River, with stunning views out through floor to ceiling glass walls that open. Your choices include bar seats and generous private or semi-private dining areas for special occasions.
  
  Functions and Private Dining
  
  We offer you a restaurant dining experience for groups at Pure South Dining; not a ‘function’. We have earned a reputation for impressing groups over the past 13 years and we have spaces designed to accommodate large tables comfortably in private or semi-private areas with stunning views.
  
  We have flexible menus and pricing to offer and we are keen to ensure that your whole dining experience suits your occasion. Our reservations team will create the right menu and drink list with you. We can accommodate groups nicely for 12, 20, 30, 40, 50 or more. We also offer exclusive use of one whole level for cocktail events up to 300 guests or even the whole restaurant for 400+
  
  Chef David Hall and his team will offer our best seasonal produce from Farmers, Fishermen and Artisan Producers of Tasmania including King Island & Flinders Island.
  
  We are in the Southgate building over two levels. Our more casual all-day eatery and bar opens on to the Boardwalk at River Level, and our more sophisticated Dining Room is Upstairs at Mid-level with lift and escalator access. The dining room hangs over the boardwalk with views down on the river and across to the Melbourne city. The space is newly renovated and simply stunning.
  
  

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  Kappo - Modern Japanese Dining Flinders Lane Melbourne CBD

  Kappo is the expression of the seasons, an example of traditional Japanese food with a modern touch. We offer a full selection of drinks both from our Hihou bar and a specially selected list of wine and sake.

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  Geppetto Trattoria East Melbourne

  Located in the heart of East Melbourne, Geppetto Trattoria serves up simple, rustic dishes with a particular focus on pasta, seafood, and slow-cooked meals.
  
  Conveniently located across the road from the MCG and the Melbourne Sporting and Entertainment Precinct, Geppetto Trattoria is the perfect place for a pre-match or pre-concert meal.
  
  In 1981, Nino Cea opened Geppetto Trattoria with the vision to create an unpretentious eatery that focused on Italian home-style cooking. This idea was inspired by those eateries found in his hometown region of Puglia in Italy.
  
  With his son Adriano, the tradition continues.
  
  Functions and Private Dining
  
  Geppetto Trattoria has a variety of seating and catering options for your next function.
  
  Choose from dining upstairs for a maximum of 35 people; or downstairs for a maximum of 44 people

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  Sarti Restaurant Melbourne CBD

  A Melbourne favourite with a contemporary focus on food and style, Sarti is pleased on the announcement of new Head Chef Paolo Masciopinto who will bring creativity and passion to the table. Enjoy his innovative interpretations of classics as well as his unique signature dishes. Our bar and rooftop terrace offer a CBD sanctuary where you can enjoy the age-old Italian values of family, friends, food and celebrating life in style.
  
  Sarti is the perfect venue for corporate functions, private dining and all types of celebrations. Talk to us about how we can make your next event really special.The restaurants stylish bar and distinctive rooftop terrace offers a CBD sanctuary where you can enjoy the age-old Italian values of family, friends, food and celebrating life.
  
  

  

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