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1. Johnny's Green Room
4.1
Excellent(77)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 12 times today
Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.
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2. Rin Sura
4.7
Exceptional(438)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • Brunswick
Booked 8 times today
Brunswick's newest dinning establishment offering a range of unique Thai cuisine and signature cocktails.Modern Thai cuisine & craft cocktails lie in store at this stylish restaurant with a bar.
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3. Cross Keys
4.3
Awesome(240)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Essendon
Booked 11 times today
A local favourite for over 150 years, The Cross Keys Hotel is the perfect spot to bring the family. The Cross Keys boasts an impressive bistro serving up tasty meals Monday through Sunday, a fun kids room, a lively sports bar showing all the must see games on the big screens, a modern TAB facility and two spacious event rooms. With weekly specials and all your favourite pub classics, what isn't too love? See you at The Keys !
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4. Bird Bang´n Chicken
4.6
Exceptional(135)
Price: Moderate
• American • Brunswick
Booked 20 times today
Bird is a big-hearted Chicken Bistro & Bar.Check in for a session with friends and soak up the chilled vibe at the new brunswick local.Chicken is our thing paired with Brunswick’s largest Australian craft beers, wines, spirits and cocktails list.For Bang’n Chicken and Booze, follow your beak into Bird.
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5. 2 Fat Greeks
4.5
Awesome(205)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Essendon
Booked 27 times today
Experience the best in truly authentic Greek street food with our range of souvlaki, pitas, chips and salads!The masters of delicious Greek food!Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience the best Greek street food, mouth watering desserts, and plenty of drink options. See you soon!
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6. Kumo Izakaya
4.5
Awesome(200)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Brunswick
Booked 30 times today
Our restaurant offers contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. Our menu comprises mainly smaller dishes, from sashimi to deep-fried dishes, meat, vegetarian, and more - perfect for sharing with friends. We offer a selection of wine, craft beer, and sake to complement your meal.Our Izakaya is a traditional Japanese establishment where eating and drinking are equally important. It's a meeting place where people come to bond and forget their daily worries. It's a place where people can share good food, great drinks, and create lasting memories. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a full night out, we invite you to join us at Kumo for an unforgettable experience.
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7. Good Gnocchi
4.7
Exceptional(162)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton North
Booked 5 times today
A very relaxed and delicious bar & bistro in Carlton North. GG's has a selection of light antipasti alongside gnocchi, pasta and comforting mains. Wash it down with a fun cocktail, or browse our delicious and approachable wine list.
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8. Lagoon Dining
4.8
Exceptional(517)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Carlton
Booked 7 times today
Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.
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9. Benzina Cantina
4.3
Awesome(142)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Preston
Booked 11 times today
SITUATED ALONG HIGH ST IN THE HEART OF PRESTON, BENZINA IS FOR GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD AND EVEN BETTER TEQUILA. INSPIRED BY FRESH, TASTY STREET STYLE MEXICAN FOOD. NEON LIT SIGNS LIGHT UP OUR SPACE AND THE ROOFTOP TERRACE IS YOUR PLACE FOR A HOT TACO AND AN ICE-COLD MARG. WHETHER YOU’RE STOPPING BY FOR A QUICK, LOCAL, HEARTY FEED OR STAYING INTO THE NIGHT FOR THE FUN, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
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10. Chicano Taqueria
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Fitzroy
Booked 5 times today
Chicano Taqueria began life as an underground pop up in Brunswick in late 2020. After a lot of hard work, sweat, tears and literally thousands of tacos we're proud to announce we have become a permanent fixture at 371 Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne.Our brand new dining room features an open kitchen and chefs table, so you can see where the tortillas are made. Also new to the menu is our range of sipping tequilas and cerveza (beer), the perfect accompaniment to tacos topped with our spicy house made hot sauce.Come join us at our brand new location for the same tacos you know and love.

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