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Southbank Spices
Restaurants · Southbank
Restaurants in Southbank, Melbourne.
4.8(251)· 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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Donovans
$$$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Australian comfort food & a relaxed vibe amid fireplaces & sofas, plus a terrace with ocean views.
4.5(1,330)· GoogleView details →
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Pho Hung Vuong Saigon
$Restaurants · Footscray
Bustling Vietnamese eatery turning out ample servings of pho, broken rice, meat dishes & more.
4.4(2,106)· GoogleView details →
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The Wharf Hotel Melbourne
$$Restaurants · Docklands
Airy riverfront bar with a fireplace and TV sports, selling bistro meals and share plates.
4.4(2,508)· GoogleView details →
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Homm Dessert QV
$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Homm Dessert QV is a restaurant in Melbourne. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 1,209 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.5(1,209)· GoogleView details →
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Republica St Kilda Beach
$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Relaxed, light-filled Modern Australian restaurant with live music on weekends & seaside dining.
4.4(3,623)· GoogleView details →
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An Di
Restaurants · Docklands
Restaurants in Docklands, Melbourne.
4.7(394)· GoogleView details →
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Villas Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants · Melbourne
Villas Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant in Melbourne. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 1,262 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.5(1,262)· GoogleView details →
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Sapa Hills
$Restaurants · Footscray
Traditional cuisine in an airy restaurant with wall murals of the Sapa region of northern Vietnam.
4.5(1,297)· GoogleView details →
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Seedling Cafe
$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Cosy destination serving health-conscious, gluten-free cuisine & drinks, plus vegan options.
4.6(634)· GoogleView details →
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Cargo Bar & Eatery
$$Restaurants · Docklands
Hip all-day bistro with water views, dishing up modern Australian meals & craft beer.
4.4(2,623)· GoogleView details →
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Farmer's Daughters
$$$Restaurants · Melbourne
Eco-chic venue with a deli & rooftop bar offering seasonal menus with area-sourced ingredients.
4.4(1,991)· GoogleView details →
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Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Chill gastropub dishing up seasonal vegetarian share plates & mains, plus area-sourced beer & wine.
4.5(1,194)· GoogleView details →
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Yesign Chocolate Gallery
Restaurants · Docklands
Galleries in Docklands, Melbourne.
5.0(156)· GoogleView details →
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Cicciolina
$$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Modern Italian cuisine in a slick, contemporary venue with eclectic art and Eames-style seating.
4.6(673)· GoogleView details →
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Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Eclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar with charcoal lounges and a mirrored ceiling.
4.4(7,712)· GoogleView details →
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Caffe e Cucina
$$$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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Veggie Inn
Restaurants · Footscray
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
4.9(175)· 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.