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1. Royal Oak Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(268)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Fitzroy
Booked 23 times today
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality
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2. Marama Wine
4.6
Exceptional(60)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Carlton North
Booked 5 times today
Modern Wine Bar with a strong focus on small Australian producers. Serving up delicious wines, classic cocktails made with the good stuff, great beer and food to snack or feast.
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3. Maven by Morgan
4.6
Exceptional(121)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Fitzroy
Booked 21 times today
Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.
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4. 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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5. Kiss & Tell
4.7
Exceptional(534)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 50 times today
Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.
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6. Johnny's Green Room
4.3
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 26 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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7. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1300)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 40 times today
Trattoria Emilia is a charming Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD, renowned for its authentic flavors and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic ambience, excellent food, and attentive service, describing it as a perfect spot for a romantic date or an intimate dinner. One reviewer even celebrated their wedding anniversary here, suggesting it's a place for special occasions. The restaurant's overall ratings are consistently high, with a focus on its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and service.
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8. Meatmaiden
4.6
Exceptional(1378)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD
Booked 28 times today
Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.
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9. The Carlton Wine Room
4.8
Exceptional(826)
Price: Expensive
• European • Carlton
Booked 24 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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10. Salted Egg
4.5
Awesome(570)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 11 times today
With a menu dominated by the flavours of Thailand, Executive Chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and his team present dishes full of the richness of their origins such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Kao Soi Chicken Curry, Two Rice Fried Rice and Coconut Braised Beef.Salted Egg is a cosy yet lively space in the New York end of the Melbourne CBD, perfect for date nights, celebrations of all types or even just a place to hide away with some soul-nourishing food. We always recommend a visit to our sister 27 stories above too, The Q Rooftop Bar for pre (and after) dinner cocktails...
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  • Sarah
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Went here for a galentines dinner with my friend and we were both blown away with how yummy the food was! Absolutely obsessed with the king fish sashimi and crispy duck wontons. We got the feed me menu which was very reasonably priced and the mains were a good size. Cocktails were superb. Overall such a great experience, the staff were super friendly and accommodating, the food came out quickly and my taste buds will never be the same. Highly recommend.
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    Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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    4.6
  • Adele
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful place to eat and dine with friends. The long lunch was amazing, and all the dishes were delicious. Our staff member who was serving our table was lovely, accomodating and so friendly. Would highly recommend to try!
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    Maven by MorganPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzroy
    •
    4.6
  • Bob
    Melbourne •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Found Kiss and Tell by chance through Open Table. Was pleasantly surprised by the Restaurant. Location was great for all Theatre experiences, Parliament Station allowed a easy trip into the city. We had the Valentine Day Banquet and enjoyed every servings. Looking forward to returning again.
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    Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.7
  • 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
  • Eva
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Chef’s kiss. The food was chef’s kiss, the drinks were chef’s kiss and the service was chef’s kiss. We did a Sunday set menu deal and it was so yum. I loved how the set menus were all hand written and how unique the dishes are. I am hoping to return again soon and try out another Sunday set menu. 11/10 experience. Will be recommending to all the girlypops. Thank you!
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    Marama WinePrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Carlton North
    •
    4.6

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