61Spot Score
Captain Melville
$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Hip site for eclectic pub grub and drinks in a refitted 1850s building with exposed-sandstone walls.
4.3(1,169)· GoogleView details →
Melbourne
Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)
295 restaurants in Melbourne, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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61Spot Score
Station Hotel
$$Restaurants · Footscray
French dining using locally sourced produce, plus steak, in an old-fashioned pub with a courtyard.
4.2(2,223)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Leveson
$$Restaurants · North Melbourne
Victorian building with a sleek interior & courtyard, for gastropub fare, DJ sets & acoustic music.
4.3(976)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Bang Bang St Kilda
Restaurants · St Kilda
Restaurants in St Kilda, Melbourne.
4.7(167)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
La Spaghettata Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Enduring, down-to-earth venue with exposed-brick and vintage art, serving pizza, pasta and wine.
4.2(2,605)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Tiamo
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Pizza, pasta and brunch offered in a bustling, homey setting with covered outdoor tables.
4.2(3,295)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Matilda 159 Domain
$$$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.3(811)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Maven by Morgan
Restaurants · Fitzroy
Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.4(398)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Moksha Dining & Bar
Restaurants · Carlton
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.9(75)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Lord Lygon
Restaurants · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.6(176)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
K-Grill Korean BBQ & Bar
Restaurants · Footscray
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
4.8(459)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Mezza House & Grill
Restaurants · St Kilda
Restaurants in St Kilda, Melbourne.
4.7(139)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Criniti's Southbank
$$$Restaurants · Southbank
Casual dining room offering Italian dishes like pizzas & pastas, plus cocktails & gelatos.
4.1(7,205)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Amazon State Restaurant
Restaurants · Hawthorn
Restaurants in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
4.5(300)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Pastarami
Restaurants · Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.6(178)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
The Breslin Steakhouse
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Upscale grills on a riverside terrace, or in a room with antler chandeliers and leather booths.
4.1(2,010)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Palette. & Palette.atnight
$$Restaurants · North Melbourne
Snug, understated hangout supplying coffee & light fare combining Korean & Australian flavours.
4.3(571)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel
$$Restaurants · Fitzroy
Bar & bistro with pared-back, elegant decor serving sophisticated, European-influenced dishes.
4.3(703)· 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 295 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.