12 Late-Night Restaurants in Melbourne Worth Staying Up For
Whether you're finishing a night out or craving a proper meal after hours, Melbourne has plenty of venues that keep the kitchen running when most places have called it a night. From waterfront dining in Docklands to Italian classics in Carlton, here are 12 restaurants across the city serving food when you need it most.
- 1Restaurants Docklands
1. 30ML Bar & Restaurant Docklands
Waterfront location perfect for late-night dining with a view
Good for groupsscenic viewopen lateopen sundayView venue4.9(1,220)· Google70Spot ScoreGreat 
2Restaurants St Kilda2. Lady Of St Kilda
St Kilda beachside venue for evening meals and drinks
breakfastopen lateearly openingopen monday+2 moreView venue4.8(2,118)· Google$$$$70Spot ScoreGreat
3Restaurants South Yarra3. Stella Restaurant and Bar
South Yarra option combining food and late-night drinks
open lateopen sundayView venue4.7(1,823)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Restaurants St Kilda4. Flour Child St Kilda
St Kilda spot for late bites and casual dining
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.7(2,108)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Restaurants North Melbourne5. Sassy Italian Restaurant
North Melbourne Italian dining for evening service
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.7(2,518)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Restaurants Melbourne CBD6. The George on Collins
CBD location convenient for city workers and night-out crowds
open lateopen sundayView venue4.7(4,693)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
7Restaurants North Melbourne7. Hua Lu Peking Duck
North Melbourne Chinese restaurant for late-night Asian dining
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.7(4,456)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Restaurants Richmond8. Flour Child Richmond
Richmond branch offering casual late-night meals
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.8(1,137)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Restaurants Richmond9. ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond
Richmond venue combining bar atmosphere with food service
open lateopen sundayView venue4.7(1,617)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Restaurants Hawthorn10. Vaporetto Bar & Eatery Hawthorn Italian Restaurant est 2014
Hawthorn Italian option for established late-night dining
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.7(1,631)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Restaurants Carlton11. Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.6(4,575)· Google$$$$67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Restaurants Carlton12. Al Dente Enoteca Restaurant
Carlton Italian spot with wine focus for evening dining
open lateopen mondayopen sundayopen seven daysView venue4.8(774)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30ML Bar & Restaurant Docklands | 70/100 | 4.9(1,220) | — | Docklands | Good for groups |
| Lady Of St Kilda | 70/100 | 4.8(2,118) | $$ | St Kilda | breakfast |
| Stella Restaurant and Bar | 68/100 | 4.7(1,823) | — | South Yarra | open late |
| Flour Child St Kilda | 68/100 | 4.7(2,108) | $$ | St Kilda | open late |
| Sassy Italian Restaurant | 68/100 | 4.7(2,518) | — | North Melbourne | open late |
| The George on Collins | 68/100 | 4.7(4,693) | $$ | Melbourne CBD | open late |
| Hua Lu Peking Duck | 68/100 | 4.7(4,456) | — | North Melbourne | open late |
| Flour Child Richmond | 68/100 | 4.8(1,137) | — | Richmond | open late |
| ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond | 68/100 | 4.7(1,617) | $ | Richmond | open late |
| Vaporetto Bar & Eatery Hawthorn Italian Restaurant est 2014 | 68/100 | 4.7(1,631) | $$ | Hawthorn | open late |
| Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante | 67/100 | 4.6(4,575) | $$ | Carlton | open late |
| Al Dente Enoteca Restaurant | 67/100 | 4.8(774) | — | Carlton | open late |
Frequently asked questions
Which of these restaurants are actually confirmed to be open late?+
The venues listed are identified as late-night restaurants, but specific opening hours are not confirmed in our data. We recommend contacting each venue directly or checking their website to confirm their late-night service hours before visiting.
Do these restaurants require bookings for late-night service?+
Booking requirements vary by venue and time of visit. It's advisable to call ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday nights, to secure a table.
Are there late-night restaurants in other Melbourne suburbs?+
This list covers venues in Docklands, St Kilda, South Yarra, North Melbourne, the CBD, Richmond, Hawthorn and Carlton. Other suburbs may have late-night dining options not included here.
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