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1. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1336)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 31 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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2. Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

4.3

Awesome(1072)

$$$$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.

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3. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 38 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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4. Shoya Melbourne

4.6

Exceptional(41)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 times today

Founded in 2003 by Chef Shigeo Nonaka, Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine proudly holds the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne for 7 years in a row. We are a "One Hat Awarded" Japanese Fine Dinning Experience by the Age Good Food Guide.Our dishes are prepared with century-old Japanese techniques with contemporary western influence for the purest and delicate flavors and crafted with the highest quality ingredients sourced from Japan, locally, and globally, ensuring a unique culinary journey you cannot find else where. Choose from our offerings: Omakase Courses, à la Carte, and premium Special Lunch Sets, all accompanied by an extensive selection of traditional alcoholic Japanese drinks. Stay tuned for upcoming menu updates and events as we continue to elevate your dining experience.

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5. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1085)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 25 times today

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

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6. Mesa Verde

4.6

Exceptional(373)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 18 times today

Finding harmony between authenticity and originality is something that first ignited the flame at Mesa Verde back in 2013 and continues to feed it today. While it’s fairly evident that an affinity for Mexican food and agave spirits is at the helm of what we do, our city’s rank on the culinary frontier has brought with it a particular nose for experimentation. So, since we’re very literally in the heart of Melbourne up here on the sixth floor of Curtin House, high above the city’s jugular Swanston Street, we feel it’s our responsibility to highlight what Mexican dining (and drinking) looks like in the eyes of the modern Melburnian. $10 Margaritas 4pm - 6pm daily.

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7. Vapiano - Bourke Street Mall

3.9

Excellent(50)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

At Vapiano, we combine traditional Italian recipes with a dash of Aussie spice, using the best Australian produce sourced within 150 kilometres of each restaurant. We’re home to both those who love a creamy bowl of carbonara to get them through the Monday blues and those who love a thin crust margherita pizza with a vino on a Thursday night.Whether you come in for a cheeky after work cocktail in our bar area, or spend hours enjoying a meal with friends in our restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving only the best made-to-order pizzas, house-made pasta, hand-tossed salads and delicious dessert in a fun, relaxing atmosphere filled with fresh herbs at every table and live olive trees.

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8. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1243)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 43 times today

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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9. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(589)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 19 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

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10. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Awesome(76)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

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George
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I mucked up the online booking and turned up at the wrong time they were very patient and made it work. Excellent service.
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Il Solito PostoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Angelo
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love this place. The staff are friendly, the location is perfect, smack in the centre of Melbourne and close to everything. It’s a cozy little restaurant tucked away from the hustle and bustle of pedestrian traffic. The food, magnificent! Every meal we’ve had here has been superb. Make sure you book ahead, it’s popular.
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Maccaroni Trattoria ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.3
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Josh
South Australia •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
If you're even in Melbourne for a holiday or a local, you're life won't feel as fulfilling until you've experienced Meatmaiden, I can't make this up! The food was impeccable, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere is second to none. If I could afford it, I would go every night.
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MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Helen
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Food was delicious! Service was excellent. We had a noisy table behind us - can’t do much about that.
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Straight Outta SaigonPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Marcela
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
The food was incredible, and we had an absolutely fabulous time! A special shoutout to Haruka, who went above and beyond—she was truly a superstar. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking to experience authentic Japanese cuisine.
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Shoya MelbournePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6

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