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Melbourne CBD Restaurants

Vue de Monde
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Luci x Chateau La GordonneNew Rosé Menu & CocktailsDiscover new menu additions infused with a hint of rosé, along with refreshing rosé cocktails
Chinese New Year Eve DinnerBook NowBook for 4pp, 6pp, 8pp, or 10pp. banquet. Experience the festive spirit as our live Dragon and Lion Dance performance brings good fortune, joy, and prosperity.
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Miss Mi MelbourneDine & WIN in 2025!Join us from 29 January – 12 February for an unforgettable four course menu to ring in the Year of the Snake. Our special Chinese New Year menu promises to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrat...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Tsukiyo Private Dining RoomDine Under the MoonlightImagine yourself dining under the moonlight - the Tsukiyo Visual Dining Experience is our intimate, private dining room. This interactive visual journey challenges the senses and adds a new dimensi...
Eat, drink and socialise at late night Korean restaurant and bar, Golmokgil on Waratah Place in Melbourne’s CBD. Tucked away in Chinatown and spread over two floors, each with a different vibe, cho...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Hardware 55 Wine Bar
Private DiningContact us today!Discover our beautifully designed spaces, perfect for any occasion—from corporate events and company Christmas parties to intimate celebrations. With flexible options for private and semi-private d...
Bringing high roller energy to Flinders Lane, head to Cha Ching in the heart of Melbourne for Asian-inspired fare with flair and spicy cocktails. An intersection of East and West, Cha Ching has wow...
Conveniently located in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Collins Street, Collins Kitchen is all about food cooked over smoke and flames, using only the finest local ingredients. Reimagining the classic...
Fishing Season

Fishing Season

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Reel in good times at Melbourne’s first catch-and-cook restaurant, Fishing Season on Russell Street in the heart of the city. From bait to plate, cast away your worries and savour the finest catch ...
Ichigo

Ichigo

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Expect an exquisite fusion of flavours to tantalise taste buds at Japanese-inspired Melbourne restaurant Ichigo on Franklin Street in the heart of the city. Find a light, bright and breezy vibe ind...
SPQR Pizzeria

SPQR Pizzeria

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

SPQR PizzeriaA must try!Margherita, Marinara, Birra and Negroni. These are some of our favourite things, on the menu since day one and still going strong! Head down to SPQR Pizzeria to try yours today or book via the link...
ShanDong MaMa

ShanDong MaMa

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

It’s all about Mama’s delicious dumplings at ShanDong MaMa on Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Expect unique northern Chinese-inspired fare at this authentic eatery, where everything ...
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Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Fishing for great seafood in the heart of Melbourne's CBD? Head along Collins Street to find Box Seafood Restaurant, where an elegant interior of white-clothed tables set with flowers, vibrant artw...
Bar Ampere

Bar Ampere

International   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
Fun-loving Melburnuians seeking late-night cocktails and a bite to eat head to quirky Bar Ampere on Russell Place in the heart of the city. This stylish art-drizzled bar boasts an extensive Absinth...
For a refreshing take on modern Mediterranean cuisine head to Melbourne laneway-inspired café, Vespa Rossa on Block Place in the heart of the city. In balmy Melbourne weather sit alfresco at Parisi...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
A secret within Melbourne’s city centre, Ishizuka on Bourke Street offers a refined Kaiseki experience, reflecting the pinnacle of fine dining in an intimate, subterranean restaurant space. Kaiseki...
BUFFET CATERING Special Events Big or small, formal or casual, we welcome all! Our versatile space can adapt to any occasion. Let us plan the perfect event, filled with delicious food, warm hospitality and memories that will las...