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Meat Me Now
Restaurants · Hawthorn
Restaurants in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
5.0(158)· 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.
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Casa Mariotti
Restaurants · Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.8(317)· GoogleView details →
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Universal Restaurant
$Restaurants · Carlton
Classic Italian dishes & handmade pasta served in a space with modern decor.
4.4(8,092)· GoogleView details →
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Vegie Bar
$$Restaurants · Fitzroy
Inventive veggie and vegan meals, raw food and cocktails in a lively space with a leafy courtyard.
4.4(3,242)· GoogleView details →
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Berth Restaurant & Events
$$Restaurants · Docklands
An elevated menu of Mediterranean dishes served in a stylish restaurant set on the waterfront.
4.4(1,651)· GoogleView details →
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AL MAKAN
Restaurants · North Melbourne
Restaurants in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.8(306)· GoogleView details →
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Caffe e Cucina
$$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Low-lit restaurant with an intimate feel, offering refined Italian cuisine, plus a private balcony.
4.5(924)· GoogleView details →
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LA Smash Burgers
Restaurants · South Yarra
Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.7(361)· GoogleView details →
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Love Letter
Restaurants · Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.8(292)· GoogleView details →
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Veggie Inn
Restaurants · Footscray
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
4.9(175)· GoogleView details →
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Rufio
Restaurants · St Kilda
Restaurants in St Kilda, Melbourne.
4.7(487)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Holy Guacamole Latin Cantina
Restaurants · Collingwood
Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.
4.8(231)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Khaosan Lane
Restaurants · Melbourne
A much-loved Thai eatery at the Melbourne GPO in the CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 820 reviews.
4.5(829)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Brunetti Classico Carlton
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Italian cafe known for sweets, serving pizza & housemade pasta in a modern space.
4.3(4,667)· GoogleView details →
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Bar Carolina
$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Elevated, contemporary Italian dishes, wine & cocktails served in a bustling, chic atmosphere.
4.5(713)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Caminito La Boca
Restaurants · Footscray
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
4.7(349)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Manolo Bar & Restaurant ~ Fitzroy
Restaurants · Fitzroy
Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.8(182)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Rococo Hawthorn
$$Restaurants · Hawthorn
Stylish restaurant showcasing wine, pizza & pasta, plus other Italian specialties.
4.3(1,786)· 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.