65Spot Score
SALONA | 260A SWAN ST RICHMOND | Est. 1969
$$Restaurants · Richmond
Gyros, calamari and creamy dips, plus cocktails, in a narrow room with Hellenic-flavoured murals.
4.7(525)· GoogleView details →
Melbourne
Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)
200 restaurants in Melbourne match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
200 restaurants · page 3 of 12
65Spot Score
Angus & Bon
$$Restaurants · Prahran
Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.
4.5(1,697)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
KORYA
Restaurants · Brunswick East
KORYA is a restaurant in Brunswick East, Melbourne. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 330 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
4.8(330)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Hochi Mama Richmond
$$Restaurants · Richmond
Artful venue offering creative seafood dishes, fried rice & curries, plus veggie options.
4.6(1,134)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Reine & La Rue
$$$$Restaurants · Melbourne
A grand French restaurant in a heritage banking hall on Collins Street, rated 4.5 across more than 1,700 reviews.
4.5(1,745)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Hecho en Mexico Richmond (Rooftop Bar)
$$Restaurants · Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.6(881)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
SinJeon K-Street Food (North Melbourne)
Restaurants · North Melbourne
Restaurants in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.7(565)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Piccolo Mondo
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Homestyle Italian cuisine in a polished setting with bare-brick walls, courtyard tables & a balcony.
4.5(2,001)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Astoria Bar Kè Grill
$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.8(363)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Cutler
$$$$Restaurants · Fitzroy
Upscale Modern Australian fare and a tasting menu in an old metalworks factory with an open kitchen.
4.6(1,091)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Palay
Restaurants · Fitzroy
Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.8(352)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Lumen People
Restaurants · Fitzroy
A standout restaurant on Fitzroy's Johnston Street with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
4.9(267)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
The Resistance Burgers, Bar & Cafe
$Restaurants · Hawthorn
Bars in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
4.6(1,102)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Suzie Q
Restaurants · Prahran
Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.
4.7(586)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Capitano Carlton
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Pizza, pasta & other Italian favourites are served in this relaxed eatery that has a bar.
4.5(1,079)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Farmer's Daughters
$$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Eco-chic venue with a deli & rooftop bar offering seasonal menus with area-sourced ingredients.
4.4(1,991)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Wharf Hotel Melbourne
$$Restaurants · Docklands
Airy riverfront bar with a fireplace and TV sports, selling bistro meals and share plates.
4.4(2,508)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Mamao Melbourne
Restaurants · Melbourne
Mamao Melbourne is a restaurant in Melbourne. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 1,310 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.5(1,310)· 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.