The Best 15 Restaurants in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Brunetti is a well established cafe, cake and chocolate maker in Melbourne. It's largest and oldest location being here, just off the famous Lygon Street. The choice is bewildering, truly. However beware, as even on a Tuesday night at 10pm it can be a tin of sardines like experience and is ALWAYS busy. However, I recommend you definitely avoid Saturday and particularly Sunday mornings where some snoberatti like to hog every seat, people watch, and pose with the Sunday papers and coffee. It's like a nightclub or trendy bar at these times so best to avoid and go through the week or later at night when the normal people and student contingent appear. Service is okay and that's only because its hellishly busy, they do their best, and food and drinks are always serviced hot and fresh. Expect to pay a premium here, this ain't no run of the mill cafe, but still it can be reasonable-ish for a very nice interior and overall 'Brunetti experience!'.

I was extremely challenged by the Pork Shank. It was an appropriate size to match the 1L steins of German draught beer. The ambiance is very traditional and cozy, despite it being a rather large restaurant. Live entertainment was fantastic. Dancing, singing, live music -- all traditional German of course. I got the impression you need to book to get a seat, so call in advance.

exceptional italian cuisine with excellent ingredients and service. Outstanding value. We have told all our friends robyn Clarke

Ate breakfast there. Super friendly, healthy food, good coffee. good place for a business breakfast or solo.

We have been to Left Bank a number of times now and never been disappointed and yesterday was no exception. I had a small gathering for my birthday (14 of us) and we had the perfect seating within the little "cave" with lounges. We ordered the Promenade platters to share and they were nothing short of outstanding! A foodie's heaven with fig stuffed lamb, salt & pepper calamari, cured meats, saganaki, crab & snapper dumplings and more! Left Bank have a great wine list too with some very reasonably priced boutique wines, along some $$$ ones if that's you're game. Cocktails were the flavour of the day yesterday and they have some really interesting ones! The staff are very friendly and attentive and we were very well looked after. We highly recommend Left Bank for a casual drink and bite to eat, a formal sit down dinner with 2 or more or a small gathering.

One of the best spots at Docklands, great staff, good wine list and excellent breakfast menu, just missing free wifi :( and a bircher Muesli :( the toasted Muesli is a minuscule disappointment

I have eaten at The Grill once but I tend to visit The Cellar Bar much more often due to its lower prices and more relaxed environment. I find the food in both cases quite lovely and favour their tortellini above anything else for a main. I think it is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne where the pasta is properly cooked and not over sauced. Following dinner the deserts are fabulous, my favourite being their baked cheese cake which I find to be the best I have tried anywhere in the world. They also offer a good selection of cheeses and other assorted deserts. The Cellar Bar is rather casual but can get a bit crowded around dinner time. Luckily they stay open till 11 which makes it a great place to have a late dinner or coffee. The Grill is a lot more formal and the service is very complete. Reservations are not always needed but advised if you are going for dinner.

Great range of beers - all good. Staff are a little slow serving customers. I am regularly left standing at the bar (even when the place is empty!) for many minutes until I can flag some one to serve me.

It only has advantage of good view and location. Bad selection menu and ordinary food. Yet expensive

Such a great meal. What I was most impressed by was that there really is something for everyone. I can't imagine that's an easy thing to execute successfully - but it's made to look effortless at A Hereford Beefstouw. Our troop of 4 adults and 3 kids didn't look out of place amongst the business folk coming down on their lunch break due to the clever positioning of tables and chairs, and we were able to enjoy our meal fully as they were kept entertained by the colouring books/menu! I'm struggling to think of anywhere in the Melbourne CBD that has struck the sort of balance this place has which allows it to be on trend as well as practical, and serve quality food without being pretentious. We'll be back!

Tasty food, good wine and all just as pretentious as you'd expect for a French restaurant in South Yarra. Not as expensive, or quite as refined, as France Soir.

The food was fantastic. The service was very top notch, very personal. It was a great little restaurant that had a beautiful romantic atmosphere.

Think gourmet meals and you'll be on the right track for this place. The atmosphere was lovely and the service beyond exceptional. While the food was delicious, if you're looking for a hearty meal, I'd suggest you go somewhere else. However, if fine dining is what you're after, this place will not disappoint. Would be more than happy to go back again!

Delicious food, such an interesting menu, very friendly personable staff and very efficient.

Very nice homey atmosphere, delicious food, great friendly staff. They show that they know what they're doing in your plates and your wine glasses without being pretentious. Well done!