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1. French Saloon
4.8
Exceptional(369)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข French โ€ข Melbourne CBD
Booked 1 time 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 itโ€™s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.
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2. Regale
4.7
Exceptional(21)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Comfort Food โ€ข Carlton
Hello, Carlton! Your new favorite Restaurant and Basement Bar is about to light up the neighborhood, just steps away from Melbourne CBD.With a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Regale's menu showcases a curated selection of innovative dishes, from indulgent small plates to signature mains that celebrate Asian flavors with a modern Australian flair.Downstairs, Bar Galer offers an inviting blend of contemporary elegance and casual sophistication, perfect for unwinding with friends or catching up over a few drinks.
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3. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club
4.6
Exceptional(149)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Greek โ€ข Melbourne CBD
Booked 31 times today
Melbourne's favourite spot is joining forces with the city's hottest Greek restaurant! Brace yourself for a culinary love affair that merges the best of Melbourne's charm with the rich flavours of traditional Greek cuisine.
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4. Normandy Wine & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(107)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข French โ€ข Windsor
Booked 15 times today
Normandy, a cosy restaurant & wine bar, serving French food both traditional and modern. Steak frites plays a big part on the menu serving Cape grim beef with Bearnaise or bordelaise sauce.- TUESDAYS 1/2 Price Steak Frites (all cuts of 'The Grill')- WEDNESDAYS $35 French Classic Dish + Glass of Wine- BYO Tuesday - Thursday ($25 corkage pb)
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5. Park Street Pasta & Wine
4.5
Awesome(824)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Italian โ€ข South Melbourne
Booked 4 times today
Park Street Pasta & Wine is a cozy Italian spot that serves up comfort food in a warm and inviting environment. Reviewers rave about the 'terrific homemade pasta' and the 'divine handmade pasta', which is a testament to its comforting nature. The menu is inspired by the Tuscan roots of the head chef, and the dishes are described as 'wonderful', 'delicious', and 'excellent'. The restaurant's ambiance is also praised, with many saying it makes them feel like they're back in Italy.
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6. Essie Wine Bar
4.5
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Wine Bar โ€ข Malvern
Booked 3 times today
Nestled in the backstreets of Malvern, Essie is a local neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop. Offering a selection of local and international varieties and styles that speak of time and place. Cosy up next to the fireplace or grab a spot in our sun-filled courtyard.
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7. Donnini's
4.6
Exceptional(651)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Italian โ€ข Carlton
Booked 6 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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8. Barklys kitchen Brunswick
4.4
Awesome(200)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Italian โ€ข Brunswick
Booked 15 times today
Barklys Kitchen is an modern Italian restaurant dedicated to bringing to you the best of Italian delicacies right here . Located at 63 Sydney Road, Brunswick, we bring to you the best pizzas and pasta in Brunswick made from local and fresh ingredients, crafted with love and passion. Italian cuisine is one of the most loved and tasty cuisines in the world with a host of mind-blowing dishes and preparations.At Barkly's Kitchen, we bring a little piece of Italy right onto your plates or even your doorstep if you require that. A serene ambiance to have some great food and drinks, we invite you to indulge in a hearty Italian feast that you will remember for quite some time to come. We offer takeaway and deliveries as well and you can book tables to avoid waiting in queues on our website or by calling.
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9. Norma Fitzroy
4.2
Awesome(26)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข French โ€ข Fitzroy
Booked 11 times today
Experience the exquisite flavours of the French Mediterranean at Norma Fitzroy, where the aroma of freshly baked baguettes mingles with the scent of sun-ripened tomatoes. Indulge in a culinary journey that captures the essence of Provence and the French Riviera, all within the charming ambience of Norma Fitzroy.
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10. Bar Rosella
4.4
Awesome(94)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Italian โ€ข Fitzroy
Booked 9 times today
An Italian restaurant and wine bar with a Puglian accent.Located in the heart of Fitzroy, in one of the most beautiful streets in the world: Gertrude Street.Serving Food, Wine and Stories ๐˜›๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜—๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข, ๐˜›๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ..
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