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Melbourne Inner City Modern Australian Restaurants

Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast your way into 2025Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration.
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

19 Chef Hat Award
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...
Hendrick's Grand Cabaret x Strato ExperienceFrom November 1, 2024To celebrate the launch of the limited-edition gin GRAND CABARET, Hendrick's Gin has collaborated with us to present an exclusive series of three-course dinners with gin cocktail pairings and a Cab...
Introducing Buzz to BiteAvailable November 15We're introducing 'From Buzz to Bite', a celebration of 100% Australian honey from Beechworth Honey and native Australian ingredients. Inspired by the idea of 'farm to table', this menu is designed...
Versatile Event Spaces for Every OccasionEnquire Now!Set the stage for your event at Friends of Fire, where our versatile spaces cater to a variety of occasions. Whether you’re planning a corporate function, a milestone celebration, or an intimate ga...
Carlton Wine Room

Carlton Wine Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Carlton

Restaurant & Catering Association
Private DiningCelebrate with UsWe offer a variety of event spaces to suit your needs. Big or small, seated or standing we’ve got you covered. Check out our website or give us a call on (03) 9347 2626!
Get Ready to Parm-a-ty!Every Thursday et Ready to Parm-a-ty every Thursday night at My Goodness Lonsdale St! dig into our delicious Parmas while grooving to live DJ sets from 6 PM to 9 PM. Don't miss the tastiest beats in town! Book yo...
Restaurant Gaea

Restaurant Gaea

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Fitzroy

17 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing Mother Nature through fine food, Restaurant Gaea on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy offers intimate degustation dining in sleek and trendy surroundings. This petit venue, which can accommodat...
Embark on a culinary journey at Tomo's Little Collins, nestled in Melbourne's vibrant city heart. Experience an inviting ambience, alfresco dining and cosy interiors exuding warmth; renowned for ex...
Sixty Smith

Sixty Smith

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Collingwood

Chef's Selection MenuLet Us Decide for YouCan't decide what to have off our delicious menu? Let us make the decisions for you with a delectable Chef's selection menu, $65 pp and $75 pp options available. To book, call (03) 9417 6864.
What’s on for lunch? Order now!Our individually packed lunch combos never fail to disappoint... Link in bio for your next order.
IDES

IDES

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Collingwood

17 Chef Hat Award
Elegance and sophistication combine on the plates of IDES in a gastronomic experience well worth journeying out of the city to Smith Street in Collingwood. Previously Attica's pop-up, this now perm...
Society

Society

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Farmer's Daughters

Farmer's Daughters

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bar Liberty

Bar Liberty

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
Collins Kitchen

Collins Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Freyja

Freyja

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Located on Melbourne's Collins Street, inside the exquisite heritage-listed Olderfleet building, Freyja embraces new Nordic philosophies and local ingredients. Expect a multi-sensory dining experie...
Cumulus Inc.

Cumulus Inc.

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Embla

Embla

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award