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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Shelanous
5.0
5 (172)
$101 and over
Australian
Port Melbourne
About the restaurant
Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.
Top review
Cynthia
Dined 4 days ago
This is a MUST if you want an all round fantastic night.
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Shelanous Four Seasons
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Takeaway Pizza
4.9
4.9 (63)
$40 and under
Pizza Bar
Preston
About the restaurant
TAKEAWAY PIZZA is your local.

Located at 535 High Street, Preston Takeaway Pizza doesn't just specialise in New York style thin pizza for a hungry local takeaway trade. We also have a fully stocked bar with huge TIKI party vibes and some crazy good drinks.

It's a low key, any day, any occasion kind of joint.
Inside think tropical wallpaper, a disco ball, bar seats for walk ins and tables for bookings! On the deck it's all about Pina Colada's in the sun. It is Melbourne, however, so naturally we have heaters and a retractable roof.

Pizza, Booze & Good vibes only.
Top review
Tierra
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Staff were friendly, nice ambiance. Meatball pizza was delicious!
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Chotto Motto Collingwood
4.7
4.7 (337)
$41 to $100
Japanese
Collingwood
About the restaurant
One of the most unique dining venues in Melbourne. Amazing Japanese food served in fun and eclectic collection of wall to wall Showa Era Japanese Vintage. Enjoy amazing hand-made Japanese Dumplings served in Chotto Motto's famous Crispy Chili Oil in addition to traditional Japanese classics such as succulent Chicken Karaage, silky Agedashi Tofu, and more. Immerse yourself in a truly unique atmosphere, surrounded by vintage Showa Era Japanese antiques that adorn every wall and make Chotto Motto a super fun unique venue.
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Lauren
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Favourite new restaurant experience, dreammmming about the mushroom dish and can’t wait to return
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Feed Me Menu
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Big Katsu Night
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Yakitori Sundays Sept 28th
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Milton Wine Shop
4.9
4.9 (127)
$41 to $100
Australian
Malvern
About the restaurant
Milton is a neighbourhood wine bar, operating since 2014 with simple ideas executed with detail.

We offer woodfired pizza with quality at the core, a considered wine list representing producers who focus on honesty and representation of place. We are a venue to visit multiple times a week for a glass, dinner, or throw your birthday celebration at.

Our kitchen operates Tuesday to Sunday, featuring woodfired pizza alongside snacks and share plates that work with the wines we love to drink. Pasta nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Our Kitchen hours are:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5-8:30pm
Thursday: 5-10pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday: 12-10pm
Sunday: 12-8:30pm

Whilst reservations are recommended, we always keep a few tables aside both inside and out for walk-ins
Top review
Bianca
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Attentive and personable service, incredible food, perfect atmosphere. Perfect for date night or wine with a friend, i highly recommend and will be back!
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Pasta Night Tuesday's
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Milton Set Menu - Thursday to Sunday
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Milton Set Menu - Tuesday & Wednesday
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Temaki Sushi Melbourne
5.0
5 (46)
$101 and over
Japanese
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
The Temaki Sushi team is thrilled to introduce a very special dining experience.
Our Head Chef, Hiroshi San, will prepare a multi-course seasonal meal, comprising the freshest seafood, meats and organic vegetables.

We will also be serving unique sake, wine & beer, imported directly from boutique Japanese growers.
Our intimate venue seats only 10 people, and you should allow 90 minutes. Authentic, elegant and friendly.

Top review
Ebony
Dined 2 days ago
Do not sleep on this wonderful little Japanese restaurant. Michelin star service without the pretence and the most delicious home grown food from their farm in Sassafras. Everything is thoughtful and considered, right down to the crockery made in house. Respectfully, they’ve put many of Melbourne’s fine dining notables to shame. Keep it up guys! 👍
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Ishizuka
4.9
4.9 (51)
$101 and over
Japanese
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.

Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.
Top review
DawnVIP
Dined on May 19, 2025
The food and service was outstanding from start to finish!
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Kaiseki menu $315
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Sushi Kaiseki $190
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Ishizuka's Home Dining Box
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Vue de monde
4.9
4.9 (2004)
$101 and over
Modern Australian
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality.

Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.
Top review
Christian
Dined 3 days ago
Unforgettable dining experience. Exquisitely prepared and served food with wait staff that are surely among the best around.
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Vue de monde | Signature Chef's Tasting Menu
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Vue de monde | The Extended Experience
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Taste of Vue - Exclusive Access
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Mama Nuoi
4.8
4.8 (215)
$41 to $100
Asian
Aspendale
About the restaurant
A sophisticated interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, Mama Nuoi is the creation of chef Jessie Le. Bringing the enticing and distinct flavours of her native Vietnam to Melbourne, Jessie expertly presents an exciting fusion of modern dishes.
Located close to Aspendale Beach in Melbourne’s beautiful bayside suburbs, Mama Nuoi serves food, harmony and laughter in our Cafe with a modern casual atmosphere.
At Mama Nuoi, our passion is making delicious food and providing a wonderful eating experience.
Top review
Mary
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
The food here is outstanding, so fresh and tasty, chef really knows her ingredients. We had the best night with amazing wines and the owner is such a character, she really made our night. Try this place out, you will not regret it.
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The Moat
4.9
4.9 (348)
$41 to $100
Italian
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
Enjoy an Italian escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of Melbourne.
Set in the basement of the State Library.
Our new menu reflects the Italian heritage of our two owners, Paul and Rosie, and of our head chef Monica. Together, they have created authentic dishes that are hand-made with seasonal local produce, simplicity and love.
Our family welcomes yours to join us.
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Eve
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Food and service were excellent! Highly recommended!
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Pappardelle
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Popular dish
Beef shin ragu on pappardelle
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Experience
Gnocchi Night!
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Bistra
4.9
4.9 (139)
$41 to $100
Australian
Carlton
About the restaurant
Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.
Top review
Jonathan
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Our waitress was outstanding with the way she showed and explained everything to us from the menu to the drinks to the specials and communication during our experience. Will definitely be coming back with others in to experience it for themselves also
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Bistra Welcomes Corner 75
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Set Menu (payment due at restaurant)
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