67Spot Score
Cucinetta Melb South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Est. 2013
$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Refined dining room offering up a range of inventive Italian dishes that change each week.
4.7(1,058)· GoogleView details →
Melbourne
Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)
200 restaurants in Melbourne match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
200 restaurants · page 2 of 12
67Spot Score
Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.6(4,575)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Queen of Sheba
Restaurants · Footscray
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
4.9(383)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Maha Restaurant
$$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Stylish and contemporary setting for creative Middle Eastern fine dining meals by chef Shane Delia.
4.5(2,801)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Kahaani
Restaurants · Carlton
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.6(1,723)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
D'ELEPHANT THAI RICHMOND
Restaurants · Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.8(615)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Steakhouse Grill 66 Docklands
$$Restaurants · Docklands
Glass-walled restaurant with a heated outdoor terrace, for imaginative grills and sticky puddings.
4.5(2,404)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Hochi Mama CBD
$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Hip restaurant serving Vietnamese & Asian fusion cuisine in vibrant, modern ambiance.
4.5(3,301)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Rice Paper Scissors
$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Southeast Asian share plates in a rustic stone-and-brick space with hanging bikes and a buzzy vibe.
4.5(3,547)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Carlton Wine Room
$$$Restaurants · Carlton
Inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list, at a chic restaurant in a 19th-century building.
4.7(1,010)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Supernormal
$$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Communal benches & an open kitchen create a buzzy setting for Asian-inspired cuisine.
4.5(5,240)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Good Days Brunswick
$$Restaurants · Brunswick
Restaurants in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.7(920)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Docklands Den
Restaurants · Docklands
Restaurants in Docklands, Melbourne.
4.7(818)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Fiorelli Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Hawthorn East
Homestyle Italian staples in a bustling bar/restaurant with a sandstone facade and outdoor tables.
4.7(953)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Asado
$$$Restaurants · Southbank
Trendy Argentinian bar & grill offering tapas, meat plates, desserts & wine, plus outdoor seating.
4.5(3,611)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Yarra Botanica
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Restaurants in Southbank, Melbourne.
4.5(2,981)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Da Guido La Pasta
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.6(1,686)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Sinjeon K-Street Food Hawthorn
Restaurants · Hawthorn
Restaurants in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
4.8(586)· GoogleView details →
About these results
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.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Melbourne?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Melbourne restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently list 200 restaurants across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
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.