Melbourne Restaurants

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  Sosta Cucina

  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.

  North Melbourne, Victoria
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  Moon Under Water

  Taking it's name from a George Orwell essay, Moon Under Water is the dining room at the heart of Builders Arms Hotel, a landmark public house on Gertrude St, Fitzroy. Awarded Victoria's Hottest Restaurant 2012 by The Australian, Moon Under Water is a gorgeous setting for Andrew McConnell and Josh Murphy to present their acclaimed food. Moon Under Water provides a weekly changing, four course prix fixe menu focusing on the best seasonal produce available, which can be paired with matching wines. Sommelier Campbell Burton has crafted a carefully considered wine list which showcases low intervention wine and small producers. Coming to Moon Under Water provides the opportunity to relax and appreciate this unique dining experience.

  Fitzroy, Victoria
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  Circa, The Prince

  The adventure continues with Wilson and head chef Jake Nicolson showcasing exciting, exotic seasonal produce; a new indigenous favourite is Davidson plums - so sour and so good with suckling pig. Grass-fed Victorian beef has never been better, due to heavy rainfall, and we're now dry-aging on site. Crab, oysters, new organic seaweed varieties and, of course, truffles go hand in hand with the cooler clime.

  St Kilda, Victoria
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  Taxi Dining Room

  Taxi Dining Room is widely recognised as one of Melbourne’s best restaurants; the perfect place to entertain interstate and international guests or celebrate a special occasion. Awarded The Age Good Food Guide ‘Wine List of the Year’ and Two Chefs Hats in 2010, executive chef, Tony Twitchett’s contemporary fusion of Japanese and Australian cuisine has been embraced with gusto by Melbournians.

  Melbourne, Victoria
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  Bottega Restaurant

  Located on Bourke Hill in Melbourne’s Little Italy, Bottega’s cosy, welcoming ambience, plush leather seats & soft lighting, has made it a long time favourite haunt for CBD diners. Serving some of Melbourne’s best modern Italian food with a premium selection of local & imported wines, the menu is extensive & well chosen with dishes such as housemade strozzapreti with clams, mussels, prawns & calamari or Roasted Western Plains pork costolette, apple & cabbage salad, apple balsamic, crispy crackling.

  Melbourne, Victoria
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  Va Tutto Cafe Bar & Restaurant

  Vatutto is comprehensively wonderful, an oasis in the gastro-desert of Ivanhoe. Owners Paul and Myrto Recinella opened Vatutto after moving on from their 16 year institution at Zio’s in East Melbourne. Vatutto offers two separate dining areas, the restaurant and the bistro. The restaurant is a white table clothed area suitable for special occasions, and but still relaxed friendly service.The bistro offers cheaper options but still extensive menu, no white tablecloths, with the same relaxed friendly service. Please note both areas are serviced by the same kitchen and offer the same quality food and service.Alternatively a private function room is available for those special events or meetings. Paul who is head chef uses the best quality ingredients. Seafood is delivered twice daily and the diners here are fortunate to have an amazing selection ranging from fresh calamari,export grade king prawns, diver harvested scallops, pearl meat from Paspaley in Broome, live spanner crabs, oysters freshly shucked to order, and an excessive choice of all line caught fresh fish ranging from King George Whiting, John Dory, Rockling, Northern Territory wild Barramundi, and Flathead. Seasonally Morton Bay bugs and Tasmanian lobster are also available. Menu is extensive offering poultry, duck,home made pasta, veal, lamb,and risotto. All beef is dry aged grass fed, bread is baked twice daily, all desserts, pastries, ice cream and chocolates are made in house using quality ingredients. The Bistro offers in addition to the menu an interesting selection of gourmet pizzas. Once again we use only premium quality ingredients, Imported cheeses and premium small-goods, gluten free and wholemeal pizza are available. All fruit and vegetables are supplied by 'Toscanos' and once again we only use the best quality, and flavorsome produce.

  Ivanhoe, Victoria
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  Sails On The Bay

  Melbourne’s premier waterfront venue, Sails on the bay. Specialising in Weddings, Functions and Conferences. The restaurant, private dining room, function spaces and cafe all have spectacular Port Phillip Bay views from Elwood’s foreshore.

  Elwood, Victoria
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  Cutler & Co. Dining Room & Bar

  Cutler & Co. Dining Room is located in an old metal works factory on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne’s first suburb and industrial area. Opened in February 2009 by Chef Andrew McConnell the restaurant reflects his passion for exceptional and often unusual produce. Andrew’s only fine dining venue, Cutler & Co strikes a balance between elegance and simplicity.

  Fitzroy, Victoria
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  The Point Albert Park

  Dining day or night, the view from The Point Restaurant is one of the best Melbourne has to offer. The space is stylish and modern, combining award winning cuisine by Chef Justin Wise and an impressive wine list. The Restaurant offers a Cellar which can be reserved for private dining of up to twelve guests and an additional area which can accommodate up to 40 guests, displaying floor to ceiling wine and the best Bordeaux France has to offer.

  Albert Park, Victoria
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  Stokehouse Restaurant

  Located on St Kilda foreshore, the Stokehouse is an iconic Melbourne restaurant that combines relaxed beach shack glamour with exceptional hospitality. For over twenty years, the Stokehouse has provided endless memorable dining experiences with impeccable yet approachable food, wine and service in an easy but incredibly chic beachside setting.

  St Kilda, Victoria
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  Cafe Italia

  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 that is perfect for functions, private dining, weddings, engagements, christenings or any special occasion or event.

  Carlton, Victoria