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Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)

Looking for the best restaurants in Melbourne? We've rounded up 292 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.

Editor's pick12 Melbourne Restaurants Worth Your Next Reservation

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Suzie Q — Prahran, Melbourne
65Spot

Suzie Q

Restaurants · Prahran

Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.

4.7(586)View details →
Palay — Fitzroy, Melbourne
65Spot

Palay

Restaurants · Fitzroy

Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.8(352)View details →
Lumen People — Collingwood, Melbourne
65Spot

Lumen People

Restaurants · Collingwood

Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.9(267)View details →
Astoria Bar Kè Grill — South Yarra, Melbourne
65Spot

Astoria Bar Kè Grill

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Restaurants · South Yarra

Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.

4.8(363)View details →
Hochi Mama Richmond — Richmond, Melbourne
65Spot

Hochi Mama Richmond

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Restaurants · Richmond

Artful venue offering creative seafood dishes, fried rice & curries, plus veggie options.

4.6(1,134)View details →
Hecho en Mexico Richmond (Rooftop Bar) — Richmond, Melbourne
65Spot

Hecho en Mexico Richmond (Rooftop Bar)

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Restaurants · Richmond

Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.6(881)View details →
Piccolo Mondo — Carlton, Melbourne
65Spot

Piccolo Mondo

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Restaurants · Carlton

Homestyle Italian cuisine in a polished setting with bare-brick walls, courtyard tables & a balcony.

4.5(2,001)View details →
SALONA | 260A SWAN ST RICHMOND | Est. 1969 — Richmond, Melbourne
65Spot

SALONA | 260A SWAN ST RICHMOND | Est. 1969

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Restaurants · Richmond

Gyros, calamari and creamy dips, plus cocktails, in a narrow room with Hellenic-flavoured murals.

4.7(525)View details →
Pincho Disco — Collingwood, Melbourne
65Spot

Pincho Disco

Restaurants · Collingwood

Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.7(571)View details →
Cutler — Fitzroy, Melbourne
65Spot

Cutler

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Restaurants · Fitzroy

Upscale Modern Australian fare and a tasting menu in an old metalworks factory with an open kitchen.

4.6(1,091)View details →
Love Letter — Richmond, Melbourne
64Spot

Love Letter

Restaurants · Richmond

Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.8(292)View details →
3 Sisters Eatery — Brunswick, Melbourne
64Spot

3 Sisters Eatery

Restaurants · Brunswick

Restaurants in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.8(288)View details →
Homm Dessert QV — North Melbourne, Melbourne
64Spot

Homm Dessert QV

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Restaurants · Melbourne CBD

Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.5(1,209)View details →
LA Smash Burgers — South Yarra, Melbourne
64Spot

LA Smash Burgers

Restaurants · South Yarra

Restaurants in South Yarra, Melbourne.

4.7(361)View details →
Berth Restaurant & Events — Docklands, Melbourne
64Spot

Berth Restaurant & Events

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Restaurants · Docklands

An elevated menu of Mediterranean dishes served in a stylish restaurant set on the waterfront.

4.4(1,651)View details →
Patsy's Melbourne — North Melbourne, Melbourne
64Spot

Patsy's Melbourne

Restaurants · North Melbourne

Restaurants in North Melbourne, Melbourne.

4.6(603)View details →
Universal Restaurant — Carlton, Melbourne
64Spot

Universal Restaurant

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Restaurants · Carlton

Classic Italian dishes & handmade pasta served in a space with modern decor.

4.4(8,092)View details →
Southbank Spices — Southbank, Melbourne
64Spot

Southbank Spices

Restaurants · Southbank

Restaurants in Southbank, Melbourne.

4.8(251)View details →
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Restaurants in Melbourne — FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Melbourne?+

Our top-rated restaurants in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Melbourne restaurants ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many restaurants are listed in Melbourne?+

We currently feature 292 restaurants across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.

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