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).

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 Longgrain 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.