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A photo of Il Solito Posto restaurant
1. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1136)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 17 times today
One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..
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2. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club
4.5
Awesome(112)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 25 times today
Melbourne's favourite spot is joining forces with the city's hottest Greek restaurant! Brace yourself for a culinary love affair that merges the best of Melbourne's charm with the rich flavours of traditional Greek cuisine.
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3. Bodega Underground
4.4
Awesome(1507)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 39 times today
A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.
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4. Thai Tide - Melbourne CBD
4.5
Awesome(220)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Melbourne CBD
Booked 12 times today
Thai Tide in Melbourne CBD is authentic Thai, offering a unique journey through diverse flavors of Thailand. The dishes, crafted from local produces and paired with Australian natural wines, are described as interesting, delicious, and unique. One reviewer noted that the menu takes them on a trip back to Thailand. The restaurant's ambiance and service are consistently praised in reviews.
A photo of Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana restaurant
5. Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana
4.3
Awesome(1070)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 36 times today
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana in the Melbourne CBD is serving rustic and authentic Italian food like its meant to be – flavoursome, simple and made with a healthy dose of Italian passion. The chefs behind this Manchester Lane restaurant are dedicated to following traditional recipes (just like Nonna used), using their knowledge from homeland Italy and adding just a touch of gourmet modernity. Freshly made pasta is undoubtedly the star of the show at Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, ranging from gnocchi and tagliatelle to fettuccine and pappardelle. Yet the menu also offers rustic pizzas, traditional mains and homemade desserts that will satisfy any guest – especially when enjoyed alongside the Italian and Australian wines available. Better yet, the service and atmosphere of Maccaroni is both genuine and inviting. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this restaurant is understandably popular and making an advance booking is highly recommended.
A photo of Lee Ho Fook restaurant
6. Lee Ho Fook
4.6
Exceptional(65)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 15 times today
Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.
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7. The Moat
4.8
Exceptional(313)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 8 times today
The Moat is an authentic Italian escape in Melbourne, loved for its unique atmosphere, hand-made dishes, and warm service. Reviewers often highlight the pasta being hand-made in the kitchen, creating an authentic Italian dining experience. The food is described as 'delicious and authentic', 'beautifully presented', and 'great'. The restaurant is also praised for its unique location and the opportunity to see the kitchen in action.
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8. Askal
4.3
Awesome(96)
Price: Expensive
• Filipino • Melbourne CBD
Booked 16 times today
Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.
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9. Cecconi's Flinders Lane
4.7
Exceptional(1182)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 25 times today
"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the JosperOne Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE2006 - 2023
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10. Stalactites Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(153)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 1 time today
We accept booking for groups of 6 and above. Smaller groups can come as a walk inExperience Stalactites, one of Melbourne's longest established & well known Greek restaurants. Owned and operated by the same Greek family since 1978, Stalactites has long become a Melbourne institution.Open from 11am-late 7 days a week, Stalactites offers a Greek feast of home made dips, tasty giro souvlaki and chargrilled meats and authentic home made dishes from southern Greece.Many Gluten Free Options, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are available including souvlaki, dips and mains. Reservations accepted for groups above 6 people
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