Best Seasonal Restaurants in Sunshine

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAscot ValeBrunswickCarltonCarlton North

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1. Lay Low Bar

4.8

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Seddon

Booked 2 times today

We wanted to create that very experience in a neighbourhood setting. Who needs New York when you have Seddon!Enter through the hidden door and ask the team to take you through the menu.Our bespoke cocktails are created with house made and seasonal local produce while our neighbours The Brotherhood Yiros have collaborated to create an exclusive food menu.

A photo of Railway Hotel Yarraville restaurant

2. Railway Hotel Yarraville

4.4

Awesome(271)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Yarraville

Booked 7 times today

Enjoy all your pub favourites and be waited on in our restaurant. We offer plenty of walk-in spots. Come and have a great time!

3. Bar libretto

4.6

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Ascot Vale

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to our charming suburban wine bar, nestled in the heart of Ascot Vale. Here, 'casually refined, seasonally inspired' dining awaits you in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.Our menu features bistro-style dishes, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients. Our carefully curated wine list showcases exceptional vintages from around the world alongside local Australian gems. For cocktail enthusiasts, we offer a selection of classics with a modern twist.Join us in our lovely courtyard, where you can sit back with some wine, good friends and enjoy the sunshine.

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4. VenU Restaurant at Victoria University

4.5

Awesome(41)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Footscray

Booked 1 time today

VenU is our award-winning student-run restaurant at Footscray Nicholson Campus. The industry-standard facility provides a simulated work environment for hospitality students to refine their skills under the guidance of our expert teachers.Come to VenU for lunch and enjoy seasonal dishes prepared by our apprentice chefs, and professional service from our hospitality and events students.The licensed restaurant features:▸a main dining room that seats 100 guests▸a function space for 50 guests▸à la carte, café and bistro dining▸menus featuring seasonal and local produce▸a selection of local wines and craft beers.VENU was awarded Best Food Service Training Initiative in the 2024 Australian Tourism Training Awards.

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5. Footscray Milking Station

4.7

Exceptional(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Footscray

Booked 1 time today

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.

6. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 57 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

7. Askal

4.4

Awesome(137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 18 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.

8. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1311)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 38 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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9. Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(639)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

A MELBOURNE INSTITUTIONEstablished in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday.Please note Sunday surcharge of 10% and Public holiday surcharge of 15%

10. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1318)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 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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Marion
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The bar and waitressing staff were always on point, the girls were attentive, professional and fast. Couldn’t ask for more. Food was fine and delivered quickly. Just can’t recall the music playing.. though the atmosphere was 10/10. Thank you for having us !
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Railway Hotel YarravillePrice: Moderate• Australian• Yarraville
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4.4
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Patricia
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Great experience, food was amazing and the service thank you
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VenU Restaurant at Victoria UniversityPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Footscray
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4.5
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Marnie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
We had a fantastic lunch! Plenty of options to choose from and everyone was impressed with their lunch. Very attentive and helpful staff. Will definitely come back!
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Footscray Milking StationPrice: Moderate• Café• Footscray
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4.7
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Lisa
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
A wonderful venue, excellent food and an outstanding margarita! Well done Bar Libretto.
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Bar librettoPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Ascot Vale
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4.6
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Annette
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
We ordered a Meze Platter to share its was absolutely delicious especially the home made pita bread.
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Lay Low BarPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Seddon
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4.8

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