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Sachi
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Japanese
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4.7
(45)
Sachi, derived from the Japanese word for happiness or joy, finds its roots in ‘umi no sachi,’ translating to treasure of the sea. This concept was conceived with the aim of delivering an unparalleled seafood experience, incorporating Japanese culinary techniques. We blend select ingredients often associated with fine dining into a more casual setting. Our team comprises accomplished sushi chefs, each with over a decade of experience in top Japanese restaurants. We’re poised to offer you our very best.
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    Attica

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Australian
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    4.9
    (69)
    We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.
    We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.
    The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.
    We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.
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    Clover

    Price: Expensive
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    European
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    4.9
    (147)
    Clover is a restaurant and wine bar on Swan Street, Richmond with a focus on good produce, good wine and good times, cooked and served with care and intent, reflective of modern European bistro's.
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Geppetto Trattoria
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(120)
Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.
Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.
Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.
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    WAYGOOD

    Price: Moderate
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    Dining Bar
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    4.8
    (303)
    WAYGOOD is all about neighbourly hospitality & fun. A cracking beverage offering, plates celebrating seasonal produce, with new dishes weekly : these are the little pleasures that bring us immense joy, and we would love to share them with you, our local community & others,
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    Hochi Mama Richmond

    Price: Expensive
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    Asian
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    4.7
    (1,175)
    After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond!
    Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original!
    We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’!
    The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!
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Love Letter - Melbourne
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Modern Australian
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4.8
(70)
Dear Richmond,
This little restaurant is our love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season.
For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us.
Matty & Tee
From Love Letter, with love x
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    Union House

    Price: Moderate
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    Modern Australian
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    4.7
    (305)
    Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.
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    Salona

    Price: Expensive
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    Greek
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    4.6
    (209)
    Founded in 1969 by our grandfather Tony.
    It is our absolute privilege & such an honour to continue to share with you his greatest passion.
    Our promise is to serve every dish in a warm environment that celebrates 3 generations of Greek hospitality.
    We support local suppliers allowing us to cook with seasonal & fresh produce.
    Proudly sharing traditional recipes, from our family to yours.
    — SALONA “Established in 1969”
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Corner Hotel
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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Pub
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4.6
(331)
The beloved Corner Hotel is a cultural institution in the heart of Melbourne for lovers of all things music, sport and food.
Only a short walk to Melbourne’s Olympic Park sporting precinct and regularly screening a variety of sporting blockbusters, the venue is also the perfect place to grab a pre or post-match bite.
Choose from the extensive contemporary pub menu and situate yourself amongst the vibrant greenery of the newly renovated rooftop bar whilst sipping on a drink from the impressive cocktail list. The front bar also makes for a great late night destination, with resident DJs keeping the party going until the early hours of the morning whilst spinning a range of rock and dancefloor classics. A perfect place for any beer loving pub goer, the front bar also features a selection of exclusively stocked craft beers and locally brewed drops.
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    Cecconi's Toorak

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.6
    (157)
    A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave.
    Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.
    Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.
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    Ripponlea Food and Wine

    Price: Expensive
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    Mediterranean
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    4.7
    (159)
    Welcome to Ripponlea Food & Wine, a local modern European restaurant in the heart of Ripponlea village. Creating signature flavours & personalised service is our passion and we’re all about comfort, style & a little bit fancy without the fuss.
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Pastarami
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.5
(39)
Step into Pastarami, the newest gem in Richmond's local bar and dining scene, where elevated pasta and wine will win hearts and minds with every sip, slurp and bite

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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Inner City East. Our customers recommend Rococo Hawthorn, Hochi Mama Richmond and Cecconi's Toorak

As of Mar 7, 2025 there are 47 restaurants in Inner City East. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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