Melbourne Restaurants

After our million dollar renovation you will find 3 levels of opulence at The Meat & Wine Co, Southbank. Located at the popular Freshwater Place precinct overlooking Queensbridge Square, the Yarra River and the City skyline we offer you a blend of new & rustic design elements, from the feature concrete cladding, the warmth of solid timbers, to viewing into the past with detailed metal claddings & touching on the African heritage with patterns, textures & artefacts.

The impressive open kitchen adds a sense of theatre to the dining experience with dining in the private dining rooms offering contrasting styles from warmth to spectacular. With multiple areas to choose from we can cater to any kind of event style.

Palate is open seven days a week to serve you an all-day Prahran breakfast, brunch, super quick power lunches and snacks. You have a choice of menus. If you choose paleo menu, all ingredients are naturally gluten free and sugar free. Whatever your tastes our food is modern and appealing which you enjoy in a vibrant, cosy setting on the sunnyside of Greville St.

Mouth watering 'market fresh' oysters, lobster, prawns, scallops, calamari, scampi, mussels, Moreton Bay Bugs etc. as well as the best fish available, brought in whole and expertly filleted on site daily.

Rubiras offers simply the freshest and best seafood available. Famous fish monger and restaurateur, John Rubira, gets first pick at the fish markets everyday and prepares the quality produce on site where head chefs Adam Barge at North Melbourne will ensure the quality of food does all the talking.

John Dory from Eden, Garfish from Welshpool, Red Emperor from Shark Bay, or King George Whiting from Portland might be among the 8 to 10 available on the market fresh fish board. Magnificent oysters from numerous locations are also always available as well as Rubira's famous chilli tiger prawns, mouth watering local bay calamari, scallops, oven-roasted scampi, Springbay mussels, bug-tails, and seasonal crayfish. Quality alternatives are available like milk-fed baby veal, duck breast de la orange, or Cape Grim prime porterhouse steak.

A fully equipped private room can be booked for any type of function, with menus tailored to your needs.

Rubira’s wine list needs to be seen to be believed offering a huge selection of quality wines at very reasonable prices to ensure the food is complemented perfectly.

For the special occasion or simply a casual lunch or dinner Rubira’s is the place for a perfect experience. Open for lunch Sunday to Friday and dinner Monday to Saturday.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is one of the world’s most exciting restaurants.

Dinner takes its creative inspiration from our historic and nostalgic culinary past. This ultra-modern dining experience offers an elegant, sophisticated backdrop in which to enjoy internationally acclaimed award winning cuisine. Between its two restaurants in London and Melbourne, Dinner has received a list of awards and accolades including two michelin stars in London, and two hats in The Age, Good Food Guide, Melbourne.

Following years of research, the culinary exploration of chefs Heston Blumenthal and Ashley Palmer-Watts has resulted in a modern menu of dishes that have been inspired by historic recipes and history books. Some elements date as far back as the 13th Century. Working with food historians in Australia and the UK, as well as endless hours of library research, the two chefs have created a unique and original dining experience.

The menu at Dinner is accompanied by an eclectic selection of global wines and a cocktail bar that offers a unique bespoke range of exclusive drinks, distillations and infusions.

Bacash is situated on Domain Rd, South Yarra, close to the CBD, and only a short walk through the Botanical Gardens to the MCG and the Rod Laver Arena.

Bacash Restaurant follows up on a reputation of fine seafood cooking earned at Michael and Fiona's first restaurant Toofey's. Michael and Fiona owned and operated Toofey's between 1989 and 2001 until they relocated to the more desirable surrounds of the beautiful Domain Road Village.

Whilst at Toofey's Michael only cooked seafood, and since opening Bacash he has diversified the menu to appeal to a wider clientele. His uncompromising approach to quality has led to the restaurant being awarded Chef's Hats in the Age Good Food Guide from 2005 through to the most recent 2014 edition.

Clayton & Me offers up a modern café breakfast & lunch menu 7 days a week.

With all your current Breakfast favourites from an Handmade Crumpets to your obligatory smashed avocado and serving up the highest quality coffee from Code Black Coffee Roasters, Clayton & Me is a buzzing breakfast/brunch spot amongst locals.

Al fresco and traditional dining is also available and our venue is set up complete with wifi and lends itself to business lunches & corporate meetings for those situated in Melbourne inner northern suburbs.

Republica St Kilda Beach serves up laid back dining and drinks beachside 'for the people'. Experience uninterrupted views whilst you dine, or simply lounge beachside and sip on a cocktail. This unique setting of beach culture invites you to soak up the vibe in the grassy courtyard, enjoy live tunes on the weekends, in St Kilda's Backyard.

Located within Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, No35 is an elegant dining destination designed with rich timbers, vibrant tones, contemporary artworks and breathtaking views of Melbourne. The restaurant serves modern cuisine using fresh local ingredients matched with attentive service and an outstanding wine selection.

A one of a kind resto-bar, Arabesque is a fusion-inspired mecca of Turkish & Middle-Eastern cuisine. Blending elegantly themed interiors and a unique ambience, Arabesque aspires to be your choice for a fun filled family meal, a quiet romantic dinner, relaxing after work drinks and Meze or even some scrumptious takeaway. Situated on the Carre Street in Elsternwick, our Mezze style of dining encourages a sharing environment. Positioned as a modern hub with traditional influences, we have quickly grown not only as a vibrant restaurant but also as a mainstay in the bustling nightlife of Melbourne.

Located on the banks of the Yarra River at Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct on Southbank with spectacular views over our beautiful city of Melbourne. BearBrass offers a social environment to suit all moods and occasions. Buzzy and informal, enjoy a simple stylish environment, service & contemporary menu including pizzas, small plates & mains, great coffee and cocktails!

Cargo Docklands, from the team that brings you Berth. A casual & dynamic eatery designed around sharing & drinking by the water.

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