No doubt the rumors you’ve heard are true; Australians love their food and drink. In Melbourne, there’s no shortage of fantastic restaurants to choose from, regardless of preference. From local favorites to high-end eateries, Melbourne has it.
Let’s start at the beginning; brunch. The day begins at some of the best cafes Melbourne has to offer. Choose from local favorites such as
Marios and the
Retro Café, which boast local produce and a lively environment. For lunch, check out the numerous eateries on Victoria Street and sample the local Vietnamese cuisine at
Tho Tho’s. For cocktail hour (can’t miss this in Melbourne, head to well-loved cocktails bars such as
Gin Palace of the
Hairy Canary. These modernized bars are sure to put a little sass into the evening, and are a great precursor to an amazing dinner.
Dinner… there are so many choices in a city as diverse as Melbourne. Where to even start? First off is Chinese food. Melbourne has a fantastic Chinatown teeming with amazing restaurants. Among the most popular is the
Flower Drum, well known for its authentic cuisine. If you’re into having a swankier evening, check out the eateries on the oh-so-fashionable Chapel Street. Among the many,
Cafe Sienna and
Kush sparkle. For a more relaxing dining experience (and for those on a more modest budget),
La Roche Café is a great choice.
1 St Helier St, Abbotsford
Hidden Cafe with great coffee...
23 Tattersalls Lane
Cheap popular dumplings...
213 Barkly Street
St Kilda
A steaming claypot just for you...
212 Little Collins Street
A funky place for a drink or meal...
9 Carlisle Street
St Kilda
Hearty home-style cooking...
303 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy
One of Melbourne's treasures...
Federation Square
Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets
Back-to-basics Japanese...
23-25 Degraves Street
Cozy and compact venue...
203 Carlisle Street
(Balaclava)
A hidden gem...
55 Fitzroy Street
Bring an appetite...
15 Celestial Ave
Melbourne
Late night Chinese...
66 Bourke St
Melbourne CBD
Unchanged for decades...
168 Acland Street
Corner Acland and Barkly Street
Informality in the heart of St Kilda...
44 Little Bourke Street
Corner of Punch Lane
Fine dining...
335 Bourke Street
Shop 4, Royal Arcade
Sweet retreat for chocoholics...
185 Acland Street
Watch Acland Street pass by...
Level 1, Transport Hotel, Fed Square
Melbourne CBD
Award winning cuisine...
430 Little Collins St
Melbourne CBD
Modern French fine dining...
38 Whiteman Street
Level 3, Crown Towers
Sumo-sized recommendations...
169 Domain Rd
South Yarra
Generous portions, exquisite food...