63Spot Score
Etta
$$$Restaurants · Brunswick East
Etta is a restaurant in Brunswick East, Melbourne. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 520 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100. Typical prices: $$$.
4.6(520)· 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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63Spot Score
Ninis Hawthorn
Restaurants · Hawthorn
Restaurants in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
4.7(286)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Archie's All Day
$$Restaurants · Fitzroy
Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.4(1,452)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Rococo St Kilda
$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Stylish restaurant showcasing wine, pizza & pasta, plus other Italian specialties.
4.3(3,037)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bar Carolina
$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Elevated, contemporary Italian dishes, wine & cocktails served in a bustling, chic atmosphere.
4.5(713)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Kumo Izakaya
$$Restaurants · Brunswick East
Classically styled bar/restaurant serving creative share platters and imported Japanese whiskeys.
4.4(1,103)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Torissong
$$Restaurants · Carlton
Informal Japanese eatery serving yakitori, sashimi, karaage & rice bowls, plus sake & imported beer.
4.4(1,108)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
$$Restaurants · South Wharf
Traditional German music, Bavarian beers & hearty meals in a vast, lively space with timber decor.
4.3(8,222)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Cross - St Kilda
$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Bars in St Kilda, Melbourne.
4.7(330)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Gai Wong
$Restaurants · North Melbourne
Down-home restaurant specialising in Hainanese chicken rice & Southeast Asian street food.
4.4(1,029)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Easey's
$$Restaurants · Collingwood
Cool burger joint in a converted train with retro decor, plus a graffitied lounge bar and cafe area.
4.3(3,472)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Khaosan Lane
Restaurants · Melbourne
A much-loved Thai eatery at the Melbourne GPO in the CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 820 reviews.
4.5(829)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Firebird
$$Restaurants · Prahran
Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.
4.5(646)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Stagger Lee's Fitzroy
$$Restaurants · Fitzroy
Breakfast, toasties and single origin coffee in a distressed-brick space with large wooden tables.
4.5(873)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Rice Cooker
$$Restaurants · North Melbourne
Restaurants in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.5(754)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Casa Chino
Restaurants · Brunswick
Restaurants in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.7(316)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Holy Guacamole Latin Cantina
Restaurants · Collingwood
Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.
4.8(231)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
L'Hotel Gitan
$$$Restaurants · Prahran
Smart art deco restaurant/bar with a casual vibe & an open kitchen serving modern French food.
4.5(655)· 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.