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
Pho Hung Vuong Saigon
$Bustling Vietnamese eatery turning out ample servings of pho, broken rice, meat dishes & more.
Homm Dessert QV
$$Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Republica St Kilda Beach
$$Relaxed, light-filled Modern Australian restaurant with live music on weekends & seaside dining.
Rufio
Restaurants in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
$$Eclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar with charcoal lounges and a mirrored ceiling.
Seedling Cafe
$$Cosy destination serving health-conscious, gluten-free cuisine & drinks, plus vegan options.
Sapa Hills
$Traditional cuisine in an airy restaurant with wall murals of the Sapa region of northern Vietnam.
Villas Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Cargo Bar & Eatery
$$Hip all-day bistro with water views, dishing up modern Australian meals & craft beer.
Farmer's Daughters
$$$Eco-chic venue with a deli & rooftop bar offering seasonal menus with area-sourced ingredients.
Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant
$$Chill gastropub dishing up seasonal vegetarian share plates & mains, plus area-sourced beer & wine.
Yesign Chocolate Gallery
Galleries in Docklands, Melbourne.
Cicciolina
$$$Modern Italian cuisine in a slick, contemporary venue with eclectic art and Eames-style seating.
The Wharf Hotel Melbourne
$$Airy riverfront bar with a fireplace and TV sports, selling bistro meals and share plates.
Caffe e Cucina
$$$Low-lit restaurant with an intimate feel, offering refined Italian cuisine, plus a private balcony.
Veggie Inn
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
LA Smash Burgers
Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Berth Restaurant & Events
$$An elevated menu of Mediterranean dishes served in a stylish restaurant set on the waterfront.
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.