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1. Funghi E Tartufo
4.4
Awesome(89)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Melbourne CBD
Booked 12 times today
Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.
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2. Serai Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(607)
Price: Very Expensive
• Filipino • Melbourne CBD
Booked 21 times today
When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.​At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.
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3. Straight Outta Saigon
4.6
Exceptional(1107)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 26 times today
Straight Outta Saigon is a vibrant, fun place to be. Reviewers rave about the energetic atmosphere, delicious food, and creative cocktails. It's the perfect spot for a quick, tasty meal before a show. The friendly staff and cosy, stylish decor add to the fun vibes.
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4. Meatmaiden
4.7
Exceptional(1356)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD
Booked 35 times today
Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s
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5. Pinchy's
4.5
Awesome(142)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Melbourne CBD
Booked 19 times today
Melbourne’s best Champagne bar & Seafood restaurant now includes meat into the menu with new Executive Chef Pieter Buijsse. Pinchy’s seafood restaurant and champagne bar is a seaside oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Inviting our guests to experience typically indulgent delectables such as lobster rolls, our new Wagyu beef burger with smoked crispy tuna bacon, we seek to make the finer flavours in life more accessible, encouraging our guests to enjoy shared dishes in a casual style.Located in bustling Bourke Street, Pinchy’s boasts one of Melbourne’s favourite balcony bar destinations, with an insta-worthy interior to boot. So if seafood and champagne, cocktails or chablis tickles your fancy, you know where to find us.
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6. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1155)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 22 times today
One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..
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7. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1267)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 19 times today
Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.
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8. Asian Beer Cafe
4.4
Awesome(190)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Melbourne CBD
Booked 5 times today
Located in Melbourne Central in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, Asian Beer Café is one of Melbourne’s most loved bars and functions venues. With an Asian theme throughout it offers a range of different function and canape packages, multiple spaces and private rooms to suit functions of all sizes. Asian Beer Café is perfect for your next birthday drinks, hens and bucks shows, after work celebration, product launch or University event. With DJs Wednesday to Saturday, Happy Hour specials every day, all day dining and one of the best balconies overlooking Swanston Street and State Library of Victoria, Asian Beer Café will give the party feeling to your next event. Asian Beer Café has an overall capacity for 700 people, making it the ideal venue for large corporate functions that seek atmosphere with the convenience of public transport only minutes away. Asian Beer Café is wheel chair accessible.
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9. La Madonna
4.6
Exceptional(103)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Melbourne CBD
Booked 1 time today
La Madonna - a Good Food Guide listed day to night dining and drinking enclave dedicated to spontaneous menus, a celebration of local produce and the spirit of sustainability. Acclaimed Melbourne chef, Paul Turner playfully riffs on cuisines and technique all delivered with a creative, relaxed finesse. Enjoy menu highlights such as Wagyu bresaola with romesco, pickled zuchinni and togarashi, pan-fried gnocchi with kimchi, broccoli and fresh curds and a signature dry aged duck dish…. with a barrel aged cocktail or wine at hand. Or perhaps wind down after a busy day at La Madonna Bar. With plenty of comfortable couches and dimly lit corners to enjoy a cocktail, or two and a selection of snacks. Sink into a seat surrounded by wooden barrels and glass bottles ageing various cocktails, tinctures and spirits.
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10. Mesa Verde
4.6
Exceptional(383)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 17 times today
Finding harmony between authenticity and originality is something that first ignited the flame at Mesa Verde back in 2013 and continues to feed it today. While it’s fairly evident that an affinity for Mexican food and agave spirits is at the helm of what we do, our city’s rank on the culinary frontier has brought with it a particular nose for experimentation. So, since we’re very literally in the heart of Melbourne up here on the sixth floor of Curtin House, high above the city’s jugular Swanston Street, we feel it’s our responsibility to highlight what Mexican dining (and drinking) looks like in the eyes of the modern Melburnian. $10 Margaritas 4pm - 6pm daily.

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  • Paul
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Amazing food and service! We got the set menu and every dish was flawless.
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    Serai KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Filipino• Melbourne CBD
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    4.7
  • RebekahVIP
    Melbourne •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Great dining experience- the feed me menu was well-priced,generous and delicious - Attentive service and great atmosphere- our relos from Switzerland loved it!
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    Straight Outta SaigonPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Melbourne CBD
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    4.6
  • David
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The restaurant was heavily recommended by a couple of people and it didn't disappoint. We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked in and the service was prompt and friendly. The food was outstanding. The steaks were the best that we have had - cooked to perfection, and excellent quality cuts of meat. Absolutely delicious.
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    MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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    4.7
  • Amy
    Tropical North Queensland •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    the food is really good, but you’ll wait ages for it. Our waiter was nice enough but presumably spread too thin because we didn’t see him often. When we were like 40 mins into waiting for mains he came up and asked if we were waiting for mains.. not sure what else we would be doing there for that long haha. One of our party got the fish which was listed as coming with potato millefeuille, but it came out with chips - they were nice enough chips, and at that point we’d been waiting ages so we weren’t going to kick up a fuss about it but we were surprised nobody mentioned there’d be a replacement when it was ordered.
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    Pinchy'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Melbourne CBD
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    4.5
  • Dianne
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2025
    One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The food was absolutely delicious and I love the lively atmosphere of the outside area in the laneway.
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    Funghi E TartufoPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Melbourne CBD
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    4.4

Discover best fun restaurants in Melbourne CBD

Discover the vibrant and lively dining scene in Melbourne CBD, the heart of the city, where fun meets culinary excellence. Whether you're in the mood for a whimsical cocktail evening, a taste of authentic global cuisine, or a lively gathering spot, Melbourne CBD offers an array of restaurants that cater to every kind of diner looking for an enjoyable and memorable experience. Each venue in this bustling area stands out for its unique atmosphere, creative menus, and exceptional service. From the magical food theatrics at cocktail bars to the cozy, energetic vibes at local eateries, dining in Melbourne CBD is all about celebrating good food and good times. Ideal for social gatherings, romantic dates, or vibrant group celebrations, these restaurants ensure every meal is not just eaten but enjoyed. Come experience the culinary delights where every dish served promises a dash of fun and a taste of Melbourne's diverse culture. Make your next dining adventure in Melbourne CBD, where every meal is a celebration of life's great pleasures.

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