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Cumulus Inc. on Flinders Lane is a Melbourne dining icon — share plates, excellent wine and a lively atmosphere in one of the city’s most stylish spaces.
Supernormal on Flinders Lane delivers high-energy dining with Asian-inspired plates, cult lobster rolls and a slick, Tokyo-style atmosphere.
Alta Trattoria in Fitzroy channels Piemonte with handmade pasta, refined northern Italian flavours and a wine list built around nebbiolo.
Aru in Melbourne is a wood-fired restaurant from chef Khanh Nguyen, offering a Southeast Asian-inspired menu shaped by native ingredients and modern Australian techniques.
Attica in Ripponlea, Melbourne, offers a deeply local tasting menu by Ben Shewry, where native Australian ingredients and thoughtful service create a singular fine dining experience.
Chin Chin in Melbourne delivers bold Southeast Asian flavours in a high-energy, art-filled space, with punchy shared plates, tropical cocktails and a buzzing, fast-moving vibe.
Cutler & Co. in Fitzroy offers a seasonal prix-fixe menu by chef Andrew McConnell in a sleek space with industrial roots, guided wine service and a focus on modern Australian cooking.
Di Stasio Città is a boldly designed Italian restaurant in central Melbourne, serving classic pasta and cocktails in a dramatic space with a terrace for relaxed outdoor dining.
A bright Fitzroy spot with Spanish and Latin American inspiration, offering a rotating menu of snacks and cocktails. Open from 10:00am on weekends, it's ideal for brunch, dinner or late drinks.
Embla in Melbourne is a wood-fired wine bar serving minimalist plates and natural wines in a moody, timber-clad room with a relaxed, design-conscious atmosphere.
Future Future is a modern Japanese izakaya in Richmond offering yakitori, wagyu sandos and prawn toast in a minimalist setting, with a drinks list built around sake and Japanese whisky.
Gimlet in Melbourne offers a refined European-style dining experience in a 1920s heritage building, with wood-fired dishes, handmade pasta and a standout cocktail list.
Grossi Florentino in Melbourne offers Italian fine dining with seasonal Australian produce, an extensive wine list and three distinct spaces, including the mural-lined dining room and casual Cellar Bar.
Orlo in Collingwood occupies a historic bluestone building and serves elegant, produce-led Australian fare with European touches, complemented by low-intervention wines and savoury-leaning cocktails.
Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne combines produce stalls, coffee counters and global street food vendors, plus seasonal night markets with live music and craft beer. Walk-in only and ideal for grazing.
Quincy Hotel Melbourne brings South-East Asian influences to its central dining and bar venues, with Thai-inspired dishes at Salted Egg and tropical cocktails at sky-high Q Bar.
Smith & Daughters in Collingwood is a plant-based Melbourne restaurant with a bold, chef-led menu inspired by Mediterranean and Latin flavours. Bookings are recommended for dinner on busy weekend nights.
Long-running Greek diner on Lonsdale Street serving souvlaki, spanakopita and loukoumades late into the night. Stalactites offers a casual, fast-paced setting with classic dishes and big portions.
Tonka in Melbourne offers modern Indian cuisine in a sleek space behind a city laneway, with standout dishes like soft-shell crab and slow-cooked lamb curry alongside spice-friendly wines and cocktails.
Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters in Melbourne’s Fed Square offers a seasonal tasting menu rooted in Victorian produce, with all-local wines and a strong focus on regional sourcing.