Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Melbourne? We've rounded up 295 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Melbourne's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
295 spots
Lady Of St Kilda
$$Highly rated cafe on Barkly Street in St Kilda, Melbourne.
30ML Bar & Restaurant Docklands
Live music bar and restaurant on Newquay Promenade in Docklands with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,200 reviews.
The George on Collins
$$Upmarket restaurant and bar on Collins Street serving contemporary dishes with Asian-inspired flavours.
Flour Child St Kilda
$$Restaurants in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Hua Lu Peking Duck
Restaurants in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Vaporetto Bar & Eatery Hawthorn Italian Restaurant est 2014
$$Italian restaurant and bar in Hawthorn, Melbourne, established in 2014.
Stella Restaurant and Bar
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar on Chapel Street in South Yarra with strong customer ratings.
ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond
$Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Sassy Italian Restaurant
Vibrant Italian restaurant in West Melbourne serving thoughtfully sourced classic pizzas and pastas in a relaxed setting.
Flour Child Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Hofbräuhaus Melbourne
$$Staff in traditional Bavarian dress serve up schnitzels, sausages and steins in a buzzy beer house.
Bon Ap' Petit Bistro
$$Relaxed hangout featuring traditional French cuisine in a cosy, wood-panelled setting.
102 Uniq
A contemporary Vietnamese menu with vegan & gluten-free options in a rustic-chic restaurant/bar.
Mamma's Boy Trattoria
$$Restaurants in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Rice Paper Scissors
$$Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante
$$Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
Cosi Bar Ristorante South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Since 1996
$$Contemporary Italian dishes in a sleek, white-tablecloth establishment with a leafy courtyard.
Rumi
$$Casual restaurant with Arabic writing on the walls serving Middle Eastern dishes.
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Read guide →Restaurants in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 295 restaurants across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Melbourne?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.