Best Lunch Restaurants in Melbourne CBD

353 restaurants available nearby

1. French Saloon

4.8

Exceptional(350)

Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 148 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

2. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(592)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

3. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 22 times today

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

4. Pinchy's

4.5

Awesome(131)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Melbourne CBD

Booked 28 times today

Melbourne’s best Champagne bar & Seafood restaurant now includes meat into the menu with new Executive Chef Pieter Buijsse. Pinchy’s seafood restaurant and champagne bar is a seaside oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Inviting our guests to experience typically indulgent delectables such as lobster rolls, our new Wagyu beef burger with smoked crispy tuna bacon, we seek to make the finer flavours in life more accessible, encouraging our guests to enjoy shared dishes in a casual style.Located in bustling Bourke Street, Pinchy’s boasts one of Melbourne’s favourite balcony bar destinations, with an insta-worthy interior to boot. So if seafood and champagne, cocktails or chablis tickles your fancy, you know where to find us.

5. Shoya Melbourne

4.6

Exceptional(41)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 times today

Founded in 2003 by Chef Shigeo Nonaka, Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine proudly holds the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne for 7 years in a row. We are a "One Hat Awarded" Japanese Fine Dinning Experience by the Age Good Food Guide.Our dishes are prepared with century-old Japanese techniques with contemporary western influence for the purest and delicate flavors and crafted with the highest quality ingredients sourced from Japan, locally, and globally, ensuring a unique culinary journey you cannot find else where. Choose from our offerings: Omakase Courses, à la Carte, and premium Special Lunch Sets, all accompanied by an extensive selection of traditional alcoholic Japanese drinks. Stay tuned for upcoming menu updates and events as we continue to elevate your dining experience.

6. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 35 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

7. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1139)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 49 times today

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

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8. Lobby Lounge - The Westin Melbourne

4.6

Exceptional(516)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 times today

Soak up the polished atmosphere of the Lobby Lounge complete with open fireplace and comfortable club chairs. Known for its crafted cocktails and all-day (and night) bar bites, take your seat amongst the showpiece spiral staircase and gallery-esque art collection.Indulge in High Tea as you savour three tiers of sweet and savoury treats, paired with the finest tea and coffee blends or glass of bubbles. During the day relax with a special brew of loose leaf tea and order your favourite from the lunch menu offering an enticing array of options with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to sustainability.A glamourous drinking space in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the Lobby Lounge comes alive in the evening for aperitifs and nightcaps, with extensive beverage options such as the signature Espresso Martini.

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9. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 34 times today

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

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10. Little Sparrow Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(7)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Little Sparrow Kitchen, an award-winning café / restaurant in the heart of Melbourne Emporium. Renowned for our distinctive all-day breakfast and lunch menu, each dish is a masterpiece, thoughtfully prepared with creativity and care. Whether you're savouring a leisurely morning with our award-winning specialty coffee or indulging in a delightful lunch paired with a carefully curated wine selection, every moment is designed to delight. Step away from the city's bustle and unwind in our serene and inviting atmosphere. Let us provide you with an unforgettable dining experience, where exceptional flavour meets tranquillity .

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Vittoria
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Staff were so helpful and offered a few samples of vermouth before selecting my preferred. The food was just delicious. So flavourful. Moody interior and not too loud so we could have a clear conversation at the table. A great night out. Thank you!✨
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Serai KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Filipino• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Rachael
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of the best restaurants in Melbourne by far. The best Oysters I’ve ever had. Everything was perfect. This is our new favorite spot.
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Pinchy'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Melbourne CBD
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4.5
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William
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great for a corporate booking menu was great and fantastic atmosphere.
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Trattoria EmiliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Kerry
Victoria •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very nice setting, with friendly staff. An extensive wine list and a gorgeous menu, the food was fantastic.
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French SaloonPrice: Expensive• French• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Marcela
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
The food was incredible, and we had an absolutely fabulous time! A special shoutout to Haruka, who went above and beyond—she was truly a superstar. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking to experience authentic Japanese cuisine.
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Shoya MelbournePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6

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353 restaurants available nearby

1. French Saloon

2. Serai Kitchen

3. Trattoria Emilia

4. Pinchy's

5. Shoya Melbourne

6. Meatmaiden

7. Il Solito Posto

8. Lobby Lounge - The Westin Melbourne

9. Straight Outta Saigon

10. Little Sparrow Kitchen

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