Australia

Restaurants in Melbourne

33 restaurants in Melbourne recognised by Gambero Rosso, Gault&Millau, Michelin, Schlemmer Atlas, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, We're Smart Green Guide and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. Attica

   2 guides · 74 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea, Victoria 3185, Australia

   Chef Ben Shewry's Attica redefines Australian dining with bold native ingredients, a $385 tasting menu, and a spot in The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

2. Grossi Florentino

   2 guides · 80 Bourke St Melbourne

   Since 1928, Florentino has been Melbourne's benchmark for refined Italian dining. Now awarded Two Hats by The Age Good Food Guide 2026.

3. 400 Gradi

   1 guide · 99 Lygon St, Brunswick East Melbourne

   400 Gradi on Brunswick East's Lygon Street brings Neapolitan pizza to Melbourne with Gambero Rosso recognition and a growing presence across Victoria.

4. Al Dente

   1 guide · 161 Nicholson Street, Carlton Melbourne

   Founded during a pandemic, Al Dente Enoteca brings modern Italian dining to Carlton with handmade pasta, seasonal menus and Gambero Rosso recognition.

5. Anchovy

   1 guide · 116 Linsen 3rd Road, Cianjhen Distrist, Kaohsiung, 806001, Taiwan

   Chef Thi Le’s Anchovy in Richmond redefines Vietnamese cuisine with Australian ingredients. Michelin Recommended 2026. Small, personal, and deeply rooted in Viet Kieu identity.

6. Botanical Hotel

   1 guide · 169 Domain Road, South Yarra

   A South Yarra institution serving premium Australian beef, local seafood and a Wine Spectator-awarded list in a brasserie, bar and winestore setting.

7. Bottarga

   1 guide · 124 Martin St. Shop 3, Brighton

   A couple-run Brighton restaurant where Italian tradition, Asian nuance, and modern Australian cooking meet. One hat, Wine Spectator-recognised wine list.

8. Bouzy Bar

   1 guide · 976 High St., Armadale

   A French-inspired wine bar on High Street, Armadale, recognised by Wine Spectator for its exceptional cellar.

9. Cafe di Stasio

   1 guide · 31 Fitzroy St, St Kilda Melbourne

   Cafe di Stasio on Fitzroy Street brings understated luxury and impeccable service to St Kilda, recognised by Gambero Rosso with 2 Forks.

10. Caín

    1 guide · del Río 11, Nava del Rey, 47500, Spain

    Caín in Melbourne brings the soul of Castilian grill cooking to Australia. A Bib Gourmand restaurant where fire, tradition and local ingredients meet.

11. Canterbury

    1 guide · Avenue de l'Hippodrome 2, 1050 Bruxelles (Ixelles), BE

    Canterbury secures a 12.5 Gault & Millau rating through meticulous natural wine curation and grounded culinary craftsmanship in Melbourne.

12. Cucina Di Gio

    1 guide · Weg naar Zwartberg 137 A2, 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren, BE

    A Gault&Millau rated dining room where modern comfort meets authentic Italian cuisine in the Limburg town.

13. Da Noi

    1 guide · 95 Toorak Rd, South Yarra Melbourne

    Da Noi on Toorak Rd brings Sardinian-influenced Italian cooking to South Yarra, with a daily-changing menu, white linen, and intimate atmosphere.

14. D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar

    1 guide · 295 Drummond St, Carlton Melbourne

    D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar on Drummond St, Carlton brings serious Italian pizza to Melbourne, recognised by Gambero Rosso with 2 Slices.

15. Figlia

    1 guide · 335 Lygon St, Brunswick East Melbourne

    Gambero Rosso-recognised Figlia brings Bologna-inspired pizza and pasta to Brunswick East, with an aperitivo hour and a menu full of Italian character.

16. Grill Americano

    1 guide · 112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Italian restaurant on Flinders Lane, Melbourne, recognised by Wine Spectator for an exceptional wine program. Open daily from lunch until late.

17. Kisume

    1 guide · 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Kisume on Flinders Lane brings refined Japanese craftsmanship to Melbourne, with a celebrated Chef's Table and a Wine Spectator award-winning cellar.

18. Kolya

    1 guide · Chaussée de Charleroi 100-106, 1060 Bruxelles (Saint-Gilles), BE

    Kolya offers savory and refined cuisine in Saint-Gilles. Awarded 12 by Gault&Millau, the restaurant serves dinner Monday through Saturday within the Hotel Manos complex.

19. Ladro

    1 guide · 224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy Melbourne

    Since 2003, Ladro on Gertrude Street has been Melbourne's go-to for wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and classic Italian fare done with conviction.

20. Lona Misa

    1 guide · Ovolo South Yarra 234 Toorak Road, South Yarra,

    Discover Lona Misa in Melbourne, a locally focused kitchen earning recognition for honest comfort food and an unpretentious lounge.

21. Maison Bâtard

    1 guide · 23 Bourke St., Melbourne

    Maison Bâtard brings refined French dining to Melbourne's Bourke Street, with a Wine Spectator-recognised cellar and menus spanning restaurant, terrace and lunch.

22. Osteria Ilaria

    1 guide · 367 Little Bourke St Melbourne

    Seasonal modern Italian cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting on Little Bourke St, Melbourne, with an extensive sommelier-curated wine list.

23. Pascale Bar & Grill

    1 guide · 133 Russell St., Melbourne

    European grill meets Melbourne edge at Pascale Bar & Grill, where Executive Chef Nic Wood delivers bold, produce-driven Mediterranean dining at QT Melbourne.

24. Restaurant Il Caminetto

    1 guide · Aachener Str. 694, 50226, Frechen, Deutschland

    Birgit and Domenico Borriello serve refined Italian cooking in a warm setting recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas.

25. Rosa's Canteen

    1 guide · Shop 8 Rear of/500 Bourke St Melbourne

    Rosa Mitchell's Melbourne canteen serves traditional Sicilian-leaning Italian food from a sunlit Level 1 room above Little Bourke Street, Monday to Friday.

26. Serotonin

    1 guide · 52, Madden Grove

    A scientifically minded plant-based eatery in Melbourne where nutrient-dense recipes, sustainable sourcing, and mood-boosting ingredients meet.

27. Smith and Daughters

    1 guide · 107 Cambridge

    Recognized with two Radishes by the We’re Smart Green Guide, Smith and Daughters offers a thoughtfully curated dining experience in Melbourne.

28. Society

    1 guide · 80 Collins St., Melbourne

    Society at 80 Collins St brings fine Australian dining and one of the world's most celebrated wine programs to the heart of Melbourne.

29. Southern Cross

    1 guide · Zandvoortselaan 24, 2106 CP Heemstede, NL

    Southern Cross in Melbourne offers a dedicated exploration of Australian cuisine, established in 2002 with a chef's menu and wines that reflect the region's flavors.

30. Thirty Eight Chairs

    1 guide · 4 Bond St, South Yarra Melbourne

    Gambero Rosso-recognised Italian contemporary restaurant on Bond Street, South Yarra, serving handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood and fine cuts.

31. Tipo 00

    1 guide · 361 Little Bourke St Melbourne

    Tipo 00 on Little Bourke St is Melbourne's benchmark for handmade pasta, earning global recognition from Monocle, Gambero Rosso, and beyond.

32. Trattoria Emilia

    1 guide · 360 Little Collins St Melbourne

    Trattoria Emilia on Little Collins St brings honest Italian trattoria cooking to Melbourne's CBD, recognised by Gambero Rosso as a Top Italian Restaurant.

33. Vue de Monde

    1 guide · Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St., Level 55, Melbourne

    Vue de Monde sits 55 floors above Collins Street, serving modern Australian-French cuisine with sweeping views across Melbourne.