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1. Luci
4.4
Awesome(219)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 3 times today
Luci offers a delightful journey into the world of Contemporary Italian cuisine, nestled in the heart of Melbourne's historic Equity Chambers Building. This hidden gem is celebrated for its "superb" culinary creations that beautifully blend delicate flavors with light, balanced dishes. Diners rave about the "amazing food," with standout mentions of the chef's selection being "outstanding" and the snapper with mushroom sauce being a particular highlight. The ambience, reminiscent of an old-world charm, provides a "fabulous" and sophisticated backdrop, making it an ideal spot for romantic dinners or intimate gatherings. With attentive service and impeccable presentation, Luci ensures a truly memorable dining experience.
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2. Cucina & Co
4.8
Exceptional(228)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Brighton
Booked 3 times today
Cucina&co loves to be known as a pizza restaurant for the family. From toddlers to nonno & nonna come and share wonderful food with us.
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3. Waterslide Bar
4.6
Exceptional(124)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Southbank
The Waterslide Bar is a fusion of old and modern, creating the pleasant impression of being somewhere familiar, yet new. It’s another of Melbourne’s typical best secret-bars; rather, it’s out there for everyone to enjoy and wanting to be enjoyed; bringing some sophisticated and delicious fun to the south side of the river. The Waterslide team, with its many years of experience has compiled unique beverage lists of the finest Whiskeys, Gins, Vodkas, Rums, Ciders, Cocktails and Craft beers.With the stunning million-dollar views of the Yarra River and of the city skyline, Waterslide is the ideal venue for corporate functions, product launches, birthday parties, anniversaries, EOFY functions and of course Christmas parties. Our spaces offer great flexibility with spaces ideal for groups between 10 and 20. Contact us if you have 10 or more guests.
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4. Railway Hotel
4.3
Awesome(55)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Fitzroy North
Booked 5 times today
Like taking a step back in time, the Railway Hotel Fitzroy North is a charming and welcoming neighbourhood pub straight out of the 70’s, and the perfect spot for dinners with the family, knock-offs after work or weekend catch-ups with mates. A no-nonsense pub stocked with a generous range of draught beers on tap, and your classic pub tipple and boasting an impressive kitchen, serving quality Italian-inspired pub meals in line with its Mediterranean roots. A secluded, vine-sheltered beer garden is the cherry on top, providing the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco meal or kick back and relax with a few cold ones. The Railway is everything your favourite local should be, a true neighbourhood gem.
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5. Scarf Community Organisation
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Collingwood
Scarf Dinners transform lives through hospitality.Your next dinner out can make a real difference to the lives of young people who have faced barriers to work. Each season Scarf partners with a different Melbourne venue to facilitate unique dining experiences which create real social change. During Scarf Dinners, young people taking part in our training program run the front-of-house while the partner restaurant chefs do the cooking.Scarf trainees are young people seeking protection and those from refugee and migrant backgrounds with little or no work experience in Australia. During our pop-up restaurant services they're partnered with a mentor who supports them as they grow their skills, experience and confidence. While our mentors are hospitality professionals who generously donate their time, dinner proceeds allow us to pay award wages to all trainees undertaking the Scarf program.Check out scarfcommunity.org for more information and get ready to join us for a Scarf Dinner.
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6. Bar Brillo
4.7
Exceptional(4)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Niddrie
Booked 3 times today
Our mission with Bar Brillo is to create a place to enjoy awesome local and imported wines as well as small plates designed to share and made with great ingredients.Why Brillo? Brillo means “tipsy” in Italian and also “I shine”. So we hope the food will shine and the drinks won’t get you too Brillo.We can’t wait to have you all back into our venue, and to start cooking some great food.
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7. Pastificio Sandro
4.7
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Thornbury
Booked 2 times today
Pastificio Sandro in Thornbury offers a delightful journey through Contemporary Italian cuisine that leaves diners raving about their experiences. "Every course was outstanding, packed with flavour and stunning ingredients," one guest exclaimed. The restaurant’s innovative approach includes delicate truffle-based dishes and expertly paired wines, offering a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The intimate setting of the deli transforms into a "very unique restaurant" by night, making it a hidden gem in Melbourne. With its top-notch service and a menu that promises "crazy delicious food," Pastificio Sandro is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian with a contemporary twist.
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