Melbourne Restaurants

10 of the best Melbourne BYO Restaurants

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  Il Gambero on the Park Carlton

  Il Gambero on the Park provides Lygon Street diners with the best pizza and Italian cuisine the street has to offer. Il Gambero, an institution of Melbourne’s little Italy moved to its new home in May of 2010. We welcome you into our new home, just 300 meters from our old premise and now we’re just opposite the park.

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  Ranges Olinda

  Good food, cosy atmosphere friendly staff, make Ranges your first choice for family, or group or even couples dining in The Dandenongs, Victoria.
  
  Cafe ambient style dining by day and Relaxing Restaurant style dining at night with the Asian flair added with modern Australian dishes.
  
  Try our amazing home-made scones and sticky date or our famous Ranges mountain bread.
  
  We are famous for our open fires.
  
  Lovely outside deck at the rear where you can relax eat and drink and bring your dogs too as we are dog friendly!
  
  Fully licensed and BYO.
  
  Our food is all made with love and we do try to source our products locally. Try our famous Ranges Home Made Scones or Sticky Date or sample one our vast selection of cakes which are made locally by the same lady who has been working magic on her cakes for years! A must is one of the Vanilla Slices!
  
  Let us know if you have dietary restrictions - our friendly staff will help you find just the meal you want.

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  Chin Chin's at Koto Moon Restaurant Carlton North

  For a diversion from Lygon Street's 'little Italy' sits an institution in Carlton's North with a name worth remembering. Chin Chin's at Koto Moon sounds more like an entrant in Shanghai's independent film festival than a purveyor of contemporary Asian cuisine, but what awaits you is not to be missed.

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  BBQ Nation Indian Kitchen South Melbourne

  BBQ Nation is a concept dining restaurant with "Grill Your Own" menu.The live table grill satisfies each taste bud as you can baste and grill the selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices at your own table.

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  HuTong Dumpling Bar Melbourne

  HuTong witnesses the historical evolution of China from the ancient time till today. In addition, the dishes for ordinary people occurred in HuTong have become the delicious foods which the contemporary people are desperate for. You do not need to go overseas. In HuTong Dumpling Bar, you can try these orthodox home-style dishes which enjoy great popularity, and you can also experience the change of HuTong, this carrier of China's traditional culture.
  
  HuTong Dumpling Bar consists of three layers: The ground floor, which looks simple, brings you the atmosphere of warmth and makes you feel as if you have walked into a shop in Beijing HuTong, is composed of a kitchen and an area of dining section. The customers can clearly see the hand-made creation of a variety of Dim Sums through the transparent glass which separates kitchen and dining area. By integrating the essence of traditional Chinese elements into the contemporary style, the bar gives you a sense of freshness.
  
  The assorted dining section is located in the second floor. You can sense the strong atmosphere of elegance and reminiscence and taste the flavour of old Beijing and Shanghai here. Besides this, you can always find a suitable place for friends-reunion of family banquet in this place.
  
  An exciting journey leading to the exploration of Beijing HuTong culture is started when you step on the stairs of the top floor. This floor is composed of four elegant private dining rooms and some separate tables. Here you will be fascinated by the charm of classical tone.

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  Spicy Fish Restaurant Melbourne

  Located at the heart of Chinatown, Spicy Fish is an authentic Chinese restaurant specializing in modern Sichuan and Shanghainese cuisine.  Understanding the characteristics of the downtown with high mobility of people and fast pace, Spicy Fish designed a series of delicious dishes aim for both fast service and relaxing dining ambiance.  
  Several dishes of Spicy Fish win multi-awards in food cooking competitions in Melbourne, and “Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil” – the specialty of the restaurant won gold award in cooking competition in Melbourne, and “Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil” – the specialty of the restaurant won gold award in cooking competition in 2007.  Since the restaurant opening, Spicy Fish has become synonym of delicious food.  

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  Korona Csarda Wantirna

  Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Hungarian Community Center, the Korona Csárda boasts the culinary expertise of top Hungarian chefs, preparing a range of authentic dishes. Our “all you can eat” buffet is the ideal place to immerse yourself in traditional Hungarian cuisine.
  
  While the menu changes every week, our dishes often include the world famous Hungarian Goulash, stuffed cabbage (”szárma”), chicken paprikás with nokedli (egg dumpling), a wide variety of schnitzels, hearty Tokány (chicken or pork “ragu”) as well as some perennial favourites, floating island(madár tej) and lacy crépes.

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  Chez Olivier - Boutique French Bistro Dining Prahran

  Welcome to Chez Olivier - the iconic French restaurant in Melbourne. Located in the heart of Greville Street Village, Prahran, Chez Olivier is the most authentic French bistro Melbourne has to offer.

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  Indian Star Restaurant - Traditional Indian Cuisine Moonee Ponds

  At the Indian Star, we take pleasure in providing fine service so that you may be more intimate with our dishes and the delights of Indian cooking. Our aim is to convey the passion as well as the history that lies behind each dish from India. We do this in a way which gives you perspective on our quest for perfect ingredients, technique, and a deep-seated desire to continue to share some of the history and nuances of Indian cuisine.

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  Baan Thai Restaurant - Authentic Cuisine & Dining Room Rosanna

  Baan Thai literally means Thai home, which is a crucial part of Thai life.
  
  It is common in Thailand that grandparents, parents and children live together under the same roof. As such, Baan represents love and caring.
  
  It is also a place where knowledge, including cooking knowledge, has been transferred from generation to generation.
  
  We prepare every dish with the freshest of natural ingredients.
  
  At Baan Thai, we want to pass caring and good food we learnt from family to our customers.
  
  Group bookings welcomed, BYO wine (corkage applies), and Gift Vouchers available for purchase.

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  Ablas Carlton

  Abla’s Lebanese Kitchen brings together one hundred authentic Lebanese recipes that have been handed down from one generation to the next. It is a culinary journey on which your family and friends can experience all the colour, energy and tradition of this ancient Middle Eastern cuisine, with time-honoured dishes such as kibbee, tabouleh, vine leaves, kafta and Alba's famous chicken and rice – an aromatic meal of chicken flavoured with spices and almonds. First published in 2001 as The Lebanese Kitchen, this completely revised and updated edition is rich in detail, sumptuously photographed and beautifully designed. Abla’s Lebanese Kitchen is a treasure trove for anyone wanting to experience the joys of authentic Lebanese food at home.

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  Shavan's Tandoori Indian Restaurant Patterson Lakes

  We are based in the serene environs of Patterson Lakes in Melbourne and recently the future of Indian cuisine has arrived in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs with the opening of Shavan’s Restaurant at Pinewood Shopping Village, Mount Waverley.

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