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1. Footscray Milking Station
4.7
Exceptional(17)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Footscray
Busy little cafe in central Footscray. The historic red brick interior brings a cosy feel to enjoy with your coffee. Menu consists of seasonal meals and snacks suitable for all dietary requirements.Courtyard with heaps of room for furry friends.
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2. Cha Ching
4.5
Awesome(430)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 59 times today
Cha Ching is a cozy restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. Reviews mention the 'good ambiance' and 'nice glow' from neon decorations. The 'friendly staff' and 'great food' contribute to the cozy atmosphere. It's also described as a 'cute place' with 'lovely food' and 'fabulous service'. Despite being a bit noisy on a busy night, the overall vibe is praised, making it a cozy spot to enjoy Asian cuisine.
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3. Ototo
3.8
Excellent(380)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 18 times today
Discover a hidden gem beneath the city streets at our contemporary Asian restaurant. Located underground, our venue boasts a full bar and an exquisite menu that promises a fusion of flavors. Delight in the Chef's Tasting Menu, a curated selection of favorites. Savor dishes like Kingfish Sashimi with truffle ponzu, or popular wagyu tataki. Dumpling enthusiasts can relish our diverse range, while main courses feature delights such as 48-Hour Black Angus Short Ribs and Signature 14-Day Dry Aged Duck. Don't forget to pair your meal with creative cocktails from our bar. Complete your journey with decadent desserts like Chocolate Fondant and Pandan Creme Brulee.
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4. The European
4.7
Exceptional(1289)
Price: Expensive
• European • Melbourne CBD
Booked 30 times today
Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.
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5. The Moat
4.8
Exceptional(316)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 8 times today
The Moat in Melbourne is a cozy Italian haven. It's described as 'cozy and energetic' with 'unique but comfortable decor and furniture.' The ambiance is perfect for a romantic or relaxed dinner, intimate lunch, or meeting up with friends. The fairy lights, cozy basement library style, and buzzing vibe add to the charm. It's a place where you can escape, enjoy good food and wine, and have conversations in a quiet, warm, and friendly environment.
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6. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1267)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 30 times today
Trattoria Emilia is a cozy Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD. Reviewers frequently mention its warm and comfortable ambience, with one saying 'Amazing delicious food in a cosy warm atmosphere'. The relaxed atmosphere and high ratings for ambience suggest a cozy setting, perfect for casual dining or a romantic date.
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7. Leonardo's Pizza Palace
4.8
Exceptional(76)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 23 times today
We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.
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8. Shelanous
5.0
Exceptional(105)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Port Melbourne
Booked 15 times today
Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.
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9. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1155)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 37 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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10. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel
4.5
Awesome(173)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Fitzroy
Booked 8 times today
Quality driven local pub using artisan ingredients and a rustic yet finessed style of cooking, with a well- known generosity of both portions and flavour, alongside plenty of cold beer on tap and always a warm welcome.
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  • RodVIP
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful food and great atmosphere. The team at the Moat can not be friendlier or more attentive. Always come away very happy with our night out
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    The MoatPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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    4.8
  • Annie
    Gold Coast •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wagyu Wednesday special was great value! Food tasted great, a bit heavy since all 3 courses was the wagyu then some noodles – would've been nice to have a small salad to share or as an add on option. Service was good, it was quiet since it was an early dinner on a weekday. Not sure if they charged us correctly for our 2 drinks though since it was near the same price as our meals... Also the door was hard to find since it's lowkey disguised as the wall
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    OtotoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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    3.8
  • Chris
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Seriously interesting food. Canoe of bone marrow eg with a nod to St Johns in London (this was better than the one I had there). Excellent wine list unsurprisingly Great service unobtrusive but attentive
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    The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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    4.7
  • Jeffrey
    Melbourne •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food amazing, I’ve been here a few times and every dish that comes out is 10/10. Staff lovely too. We celebrated our one year anniversary here, was very good!!!
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    Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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    4.5
  • AshD
    Melbourne •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 19, 2024
    Great food, service and coffee. We were running very late to the booking but staff were accommodating and understanding:)
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    Footscray Milking StationPrice: Moderate• Café• Footscray
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    4.7

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