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4.7
Exceptional(9)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort food • Carlton
Booked 5 times today
Hello, Carlton! Your new favorite Restaurant and Basement Bar is about to light up the neighborhood, just steps away from Melbourne CBD.With a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Regale's menu showcases a curated selection of innovative dishes, from indulgent small plates to signature mains that celebrate Asian flavors with a modern Australian flair.Downstairs, Bar Galer offers an inviting blend of contemporary elegance and casual sophistication, perfect for unwinding with friends or catching up over a few drinks.
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4.8
Exceptional(13)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort food • Ascot Vale
Booked 1 time today
A great range of cocktails, beer, wine & mocktails.Delicious simple food with a fresh approach.Shared plates.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great family options.🔥Cosy courtyard. 🍸 Cocktails🍔 Comfort Food🌱 Cosy undercover Courtyard🙌 Private functions🥂 Great Wine List🍺 Beer on Tap🐶 Dog friendly dining🍖 Onsite smoker cooking ribs and tacos🪑 High Top dining in Parklet🚃 57 Tram stop within 50m🍻 Beer Garden🕵️ Private Events🚗 Streetside Footpath Dining👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fresh & tasty Share plates❌ Gluten Friendly options🙌 Run by Ascot Vale locals for Ascot Vale locals
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4.6
Exceptional(628)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort food • Carlton
Booked 8 times today
Donnini's, nestled in the heart of Carlton, is a beacon of authentic Italian cuisine that delights diners with its handmade pasta and a warm, family-owned charm. Lauded as a culinary gem, one diner raved, "Tortelli. Probably the best dish I have ever had." Another emphasized the unparalleled freshness and quality, saying, "This was some of the freshest and best cooked pasta I have had." Celebrating over 20 years of excellence, Donnini's combines generous hospitality with a meticulously curated wine list, making every meal a memorable experience. Whether it's for a casual lunch or a special occasion, Donnini's promises an "incredible experience" with "unrivalled" food that keeps patrons returning for more.
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4.4
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort food • St Kilda
Booked 2 times today
With a rich history serving the good folk of St Kilda, our newly renovated two-floor space is now available for Sunday lunch, dinner, drinks, functions + events, a late night boogie at the weekends plus our newly released red hot two hour bottomless experience.Take a seat in our lower locals bar with its full wall opening windows and lick off with our daily happy hour serving $8 PINTS and $1 hot wings or journey on upstairs to our new dining space and enjoy a selection of steaks, burgers, bar snacks, St Louis style pizzas and more.To keep you entertained we have big game live sports plus a free pool table. Now with added bunny bar!
A photo of Carwyn Cellars restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort food • Thornbury
Booked 1 time today
Carwyn Cellars is an independent bar and bottleshop proudly supporting small producers of wine, spirits and craft beer across 32 taps since 2007. Make a day of it with our newly added kitchen 'CARWYN TUCK SHOP', serving your favourite hot and tasty classics from the beer garden every Wednesday - Saturday. Bookings are allowed outside of food service hours, so please pay attention to Tuck Shop hours if you are looking for a feed!Tuck Shop Hours:Wed & Thurs: 4pm-8pmFri/Sat: 12-9pmSunday: 12pm-6pm Walk-ins only for groups smaller than 3. Please contact bookings@carwyncellars.com.au for groups larger than 12, special requests or function enquiries.

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Discover best Comfort Food restaurants in South Melbourne

Discover the heart and soul of comfort food in Melbourne's vibrant South Melbourne, Inner City South area. This neighborhood is renowned for its eclectic dining scene, where the warmth of comfort food meets the sophistication of urban culinary trends. Here, you'll find a host of restaurants that specialize in creating dishes that feel like a hug on a plate, with each location offering a unique twist on classic comfort food favorites. From hearty, homemade pastas that echo the rustic charm of Italy to rich, savory delights that cater to all your comfort cravings, the culinary offerings in this area are both diverse and deeply satisfying. Each restaurant prides itself on providing not only a meal but an experience, with atmospheres that are as inviting as the food. These eateries are perfect for anyone looking to indulge in traditional comfort dishes with a modern flair, all crafted by chefs who are passionate about bringing their culinary visions to life. Whether you're a local or a visitor, exploring South Melbourne's comfort food scene promises a delightful and delicious adventure.

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