60Spot Score
Stuzzichino Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants · Carlton
Easygoing cafe/bar with counter stools and streetside tables, cooking Italian dishes and brekkie.
4.4(399)· 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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60Spot Score
T&L - Bakery & Café
$Restaurants · Cremorne
A highly rated bakery and cafe at Cremorne near Richmond in Melbourne with a 4.8 rating across 459 reviews.
4.8(459)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Entrecôte
$$$Restaurants · Prahran
Classic French dishes, plus brekkie and desserts, whipped up in a lively, stylish restaurant.
4.1(2,293)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
D.O.C Osteria, Carlton
Restaurants · Carlton
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.5(269)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Bar Taralli
Restaurants · North Melbourne
Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.7(124)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Pettah Road - Restaurant & Beer Garden Hawthorn
Restaurants · Hawthorn
Restaurants in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
4.3(626)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Brick Lane Market | Brick Lane Brewing Co
Restaurants · Melbourne
A two-storey Brick Lane venue near Queen Victoria Market, offering market-fresh food, house beer, brunch, quiz nights and several dining spaces.
4.5(287)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Gentleman George Beers & Burgers
$$Restaurants · Melbourne
A relaxed St Kilda restaurant serving burgers, pub favourites, local and imported beers, cocktails, wine, takeaway and group functions.
4.5(278)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Soho Restaurant and Bar
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Italian cuisine, cocktails & live music in an industrial-chic space with exposed beams.
4.1(2,402)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Machi
$$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Japanese dishes made from local produce, plus sake and cocktails, in a bustling, modern space.
4.3(746)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Rock Sugar Melbourne
Restaurants · South Yarra
Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.4(471)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Jimmy Watson's
$$Restaurants · Carlton
European dishes & wine in a charming, old-school spot with an open kitchen, courtyard & rooftop bar.
4.4(393)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
La Cabra Mexican Carlton
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.3(629)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Hophaus Bar
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Contemporary restaurant & bar with cool, art deco-style design flourishes & river views.
4.1(1,302)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Dessert Culture South Yarra
Restaurants · South Yarra
Dessert Spots in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.4(271)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Blondie Bar
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Asian dumplings and craft beer in a cosy bar with live jazz and DJs, plus heated outdoor seating.
4.3(426)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Bon Matin
Restaurants · Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.6(145)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
The Morang
Restaurants · Hawthorn
Restaurants in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
4.9(66)· 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.