Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Melbourne? We've rounded up 292 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
292 spots
Good Days Brunswick
$$Restaurants in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Fiorelli Restaurant
$$Homestyle Italian staples in a bustling bar/restaurant with a sandstone facade and outdoor tables.
Maha Restaurant
$$$Stylish and contemporary setting for creative Middle Eastern fine dining meals by chef Shane Delia.
Kai Dining
Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Hochi Mama CBD
$$Hip restaurant serving Vietnamese & Asian fusion cuisine in vibrant, modern ambiance.
Rice Paper Scissors
$$Southeast Asian share plates in a rustic stone-and-brick space with hanging bikes and a buzzy vibe.
Tipo 00
$$Italian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.
Il Solito Posto
$$Italian food in a warm, rustic basement space with wine-stacked shelves, or in casual upstairs cafe.
Queen of Sheba
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
Oltre - Alimentari e Cucina
Cafes in Prahran, Melbourne.
Suzie Q
Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.
Hecho en Mexico Richmond (Rooftop Bar)
$$Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Officina Gastronomica Italiana
$$Quaint Italian bistro with outdoor seating plating housemade pasta & wine, plus breakfast fare.
Cutler
$$$$Upscale Modern Australian fare and a tasting menu in an old metalworks factory with an open kitchen.
Piccolo Mondo
$$Homestyle Italian cuisine in a polished setting with bare-brick walls, courtyard tables & a balcony.
Amiconi Restaurant
$$Traditional Italian cuisine and wine in a convivial, family-run eatery open since the 1950s.
Pincho Disco
Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.
SALONA | 260A SWAN ST RICHMOND | Est. 1969
$$Gyros, calamari and creamy dips, plus cocktails, in a narrow room with Hellenic-flavoured murals.
Restaurants in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 292 restaurants across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.