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1. Johnny's Green Room
4.3
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 23 times today
Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.
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2. The Carlton Wine Room
4.8
Exceptional(826)
Price: Expensive
• European • Carlton
Booked 27 times today
Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.
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3. Bistra
4.9
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Carlton
Booked 17 times today
Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.
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4. Leonardo's Pizza Palace
4.8
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 29 times today
We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.
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5. Lagoon Dining
4.8
Exceptional(538)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Carlton
Booked 9 times today
Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.
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6. Donnini's
4.6
Exceptional(642)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 7 times today
Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.
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7. Cafe Cavallino
4.7
Exceptional(129)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 6 times today
Gino Francese opened his first restaurant in 1971 in Melbourne, Australia. The restaurant was an instant success because of its authentic Italian Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steak and friendly service. Cafe Cavallino is owned by Gino Francese. Cafe Cavallino will continue serving the same traditional Italian style cuisine that has been done so by the Francese family for the past 43 years. Cafe Cavallino provides one of the largest alfresco seating areas in Melbourne, to give you the true dining experience and atmosphere of Lygon Street. The Cafe Cavallino mission is to continue serving you with the freshest food within the cleanest environment. Gino Francese has built an excellent reputation for his traditional Italian homestyle cuisine and friendly atmosphere that stands strong today.
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8. Copperwood
4.7
Exceptional(75)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 4 times today
A carefully selected menu of traditional and popular Authentic Italian Mediterranean dishes presented with flair and energy.Copperwood’s lively atmosphere creates and attracts a lively crowd of patrons looking for a great menu, excellent decor and friendly service.The amazing Location of Lygon St is in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, enjoys a fantastic lunchtime and night life that’s got it all. Copperwood has contributed to this since 1956.
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9. Criniti's - Carlton
4.1
Excellent(16)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlton
Carlton is a vibrant suburb located in the heart of Melbourne, known for its robust cultural heritage and diverse population. Criniti's is the perfect spot for an unforgettable meal, offering the best-woodfired pizzas, ribs, pasta, seafood and more. Our menu fuses traditional Southern Italian cuisine with contemporary Australian dishes to provide an array of mouth-watering flavours. Whether you're searching for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, Criniti's has something to suit everyone. We also offer classic 1mts, 2mts and 3mts pizzas that will tantalize your taste buds. Visit us in Carlton and experience truly delicious Italian food!
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10. Hochi Mama CBD
4.6
Exceptional(3246)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 93 times today
Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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  • Mia
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As soon as we got to the door the service started absolutely fantastic!! The atmosphere & vibe was unreal and amazing!! The food and wine was delicious, I could drool… The service was amazing , everything was done well and fast. Will definetly be coming back here !
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    Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
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    4.8
  • BillVIP
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    hands down my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. excellent service - warm and friendly. the food is superb from start to finish including the desserts (so often the weak spot of Melbourne restaurants). a good number of options and cooked beautifully. the wine list is off the charts. so many great bottles to choose from. could not recommend highly enough
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    BistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton
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    4.9
  • Biio
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Hannah and Travis were super helpful throughout the night. Food was off the charts.
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    The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
    •
    4.8
  • Kellie
    Queensland •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Loved Lagoon Dining! Strikes the right balance between being absolutely delicious and interesting! Everything tasted absolutely amazing. So hard to pick a favourite dish, but if I had to, it would be pickled cucumbers. Our waiter/server was the nicest, most friendly guy who made our dinner experience beautiful. I highly recommend Lagoon Dining to anyone who appreciates great food, friendly service and terrific energy in a restaurant.
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    Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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    4.8
  • Rehana
    Melbourne •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 2, 2025
    Great ambience and banquet is great value for a big group.
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    Johnny's Green RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
    •
    4.3

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