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
Archie's All Day
$$Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Rococo St Kilda
$$Stylish restaurant showcasing wine, pizza & pasta, plus other Italian specialties.
Bar Carolina
$$Elevated, contemporary Italian dishes, wine & cocktails served in a bustling, chic atmosphere.
Kumo Izakaya
$$Classically styled bar/restaurant serving creative share platters and imported Japanese whiskeys.
Torissong
$$Informal Japanese eatery serving yakitori, sashimi, karaage & rice bowls, plus sake & imported beer.
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
$$Traditional German music, Bavarian beers & hearty meals in a vast, lively space with timber decor.
Gai Wong
$Down-home restaurant specialising in Hainanese chicken rice & Southeast Asian street food.
Khaosan Lane
Restaurants in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Holy Guacamole Latin Cantina
Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Stagger Lee's Fitzroy
$$Breakfast, toasties and single origin coffee in a distressed-brick space with large wooden tables.
The Rice Cooker
$$Restaurants in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Tartine
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Berbeo Bar & Grill
Restaurants in Docklands, Melbourne.
L'Hotel Gitan
$$$Smart art deco restaurant/bar with a casual vibe & an open kitchen serving modern French food.
Manolo Bar & Restaurant ~ Fitzroy
Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Firebird
$$Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.
Caminito La Boca
Restaurants in Footscray, Melbourne.
The Cross - St Kilda
$$Bars in St Kilda, Melbourne.
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.