Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Victoria

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Victoria? 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!

Black Cat Truffles By Liam Downes

4.9

4.9 (145)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Wattle Flat

About the restaurant

Discover Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes, an idyllic farm in Victoria's central highlands, a short 15-minute drive from Ballarat's CBD. Specialising in Black Perigord truffles in winter and tuber aestivum in summer, our sensory journey includes truffle experiences and cuisine by chef Liam Downes in our 24-seat restaurant and gardens.
Whether for a Friday long lunch or a three-hour truffle experience with a chef's degustation, our offerings cater to diverse preferences. Emphasizing a farm-to-plate philosophy, we prioritize ingredient sourcing from our farm and the local landscape. Join us for a culinary adventure, delighting in the freshest flavours of the season.
Our commitment to sustainability and local partnerships ensures each dish reflects the region. The lush landscapes surrounding our farm contribute to a truly immersive experience, inviting you to connect with nature and indulge in truffle-infused creations.

Top review

Kate

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful place! The food at Black Cat Truffles is superb. Dishes are creations of fresh produce with truffle hints, presented with delicate garnishes. A feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The setting is snug. Staff are friendly, professional and down-to-earth. If you possibly can - book into a truffle hunt! Follow the clever truffle dogs as they sniff out the truffles under the oaks and breathe in the rich aroma as the truffles are revealed like buried treasure in a gloved hand. Highly recommend to one and all!

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The Fields

4.9

4.9 (559)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Mansfield

About the restaurant

A fun little pan-Asian bar and eatery is located in the heart of Mansfield. It promises good times. Always.

Top review

Jason

Dined on May 24, 2025

Amazing experience as always food and service next level!! A must do…..

Sir Charles Darling Hotel

4.8

4.8 (196)

$40 and under

Pub

Geelong City Center

About the restaurant

We are a traditional family run pub that has resisted the urge to become upmarket and overly prententious, offering restaurant quality food at pub prices.

You will be lucky to find a busier pub or even restaurant on weekdays than ours.

Our 300g Porterhouse steak has become a Geelong icon, offering unrivalled quality at a very competitive price. Couple that with our Parmi's and it become obvious why we have such a wide range of customers, with many choosing to have birthdays an general gatherings here.

Let our customers tell you what they think of our pub:

“super friendly staff… food was amazing …fabulous pub … lots of locals … steak cooked to perfection …awesome staff … good family atmosphere … nice beer garden … our favourite pub … staff are lovely … really good food … best pub for a steak ... what an unreal find … couldn’t believe the prices” And the comment that comes up the most – “we’ll definitely be back”

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Huw

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Excellent service and food once again, will be back real soon

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The Kitchen Tootgarook

4.6

4.6 (374)

$40 and under

Comfort Food

Tootgarook

About the restaurant

A place that feels like home.. I don't mean that in a sense that the place is covered in dog hair, the tv is blaring, the kids are screaming and there's lego all over the floor; more in a sense that you feel welcomed, content and at home from the minute you enter, right up until you leave. We wanted to create a place, that I myself, would want to visit on a regular basis. A place where your name is more important to us than your money is. A place where you feel like a regular from your first visit. A place where you feel like a part of our family. A place you felt you've been before. A place that feels like home.... Ok, so we have fancy wine glasses, twinkling candles, nice chairs and really shiny cutlery, but don't let that fool you... We're humble, both in our service and in our food, and pretentiousness and oversized egos were banished from the premises the day we started trading. We like looking the part, but life's too short for airs and graces...

Top review

Bianca

Dined 4 days ago

Cosy venue with delicious food and cocktails and lovely staff.

The Milbri

4.7

4.7 (472)

$40 and under

South American

Rosebud

About the restaurant

Established in 2014 The Milbri brings ‘Hawker’ style S.E. Asian, Mexican & Latin American food to Rosebud. Offering modern Melbourne brunch dishes from 9am matched with award winning local coffee till 3pm. The Milbri turns into an atmospheric dining & bar venue going late into the evening with a menu that showcases ingredients not only sourced locally but internationally. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Angie

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Love this place. Food is always awesome and the staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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Ava Dining

4.7

4.7 (163)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Milawa

About the restaurant

Casual fine dining, indulge in modern dishes crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, complemented by our signature cocktails. A great spot for date night, celebrations or a casual dinner.
Ava can cater to large group bookings. Please head to our website or get in contact to find out more.

Top review

Carolyn

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

We absolutely thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at AVA. The fried squid, native lime + curry sauce was amazing. Potato waffle, horseradish + roe was good Mains - the Lamb Shoulder was perfect and the Steak was cooked rare to perfection ! The Carrot side was delicious too. The hazelnut diplomat, pastry, salted caramel + raspberry was over powered by the raspberries, with no hazelnut or salted caramel flavors' noticeable, but still enjoyed . Fantastic service , friendly and attentive. We will DEFINITLEY be back

Bank Street Wood Fired Pizza & Garden

4.9

4.9 (141)

$40 and under

Pizzeria

Avenel

About the restaurant

Many things delicious, fresh and regional. Food for pizza lovers served in the beautiful country town of Avenel.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined 5 days ago

Love the atmosphere and the food/service are brilliant.

Sip Champagne Bar

4.9

4.9 (99)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Ballarat

About the restaurant

Welcome to SIP Champagne Bar, the epitome of elegance and effervescence!
At SIP Champagne Bar, we believe that every moment, big or small, is worth toasting. It's a place to create memories, celebrate life's victories, toast to love and revel in the company of friends and family. We offer an experience that transcends the ordinary—a place where the art of living is celebrated in every glass!
As you immerse yourself in the refined, art deco-inspired ambiance, we invite you to explore our French-European influenced morsels, chat with our knowledgeable staff, and let us know how we can make your time here exceptional, your experience is our priority.
Our extensive selection of the finest champagnes and sparkling wines include classic French labels to exquisite boutique producers, there is something to suit every palate and occasion.

Top review

Richard

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Fabulous all round, look forward to catching up with friends and guests in this gorgeous establishment!

Wild

4.8

4.8 (637)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Bendigo

About the restaurant

Wild is a small restaurant and wine bar in the regional centre of Castlemaine.
We aim to bring you the best of the regions produce and beverages in a friendly and professional environment.
Our menu is based around sharing plates and we can cater to the single diner through to large groups.
In addition to the tables available online we have outdoor tables for casual walk-ins.

Top review

Emily

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, lovely texture and flavour combinations. Perfect meal sizes for sharing. Lovely atmosphere perfect for a romantic date or special occasion with friends.

Wayward Winery

5.0

5 (136)

$41 to $100

Winery

Ballarat

About the restaurant

WAYWARD WINERY

Nestled at the beginning of the Pyrenees Wine region , Wayward offers an incredible view of the Pyreness Ranges and our established Vineyard.

Australian inspired cuisine using local seasonal produce with an emphasis on cooking with fire.

Open 11am - 4pm Friday to Sunday
EMBR Nights 6:30pm - 10pm Friday & Saturday Nights

*please note tables of 8+ will be required to take our Chef Selection options and all tables of 10+ are required to pay a $30pp deposit*

For function enquires please email us at info@waywardwinery.com.au

Top review

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Amazing dinner with amazing service and food. One of the best dinners we have had for quite some time. Would thoroughly recommend this fantastic venue. Great value for a delicious experience. Well done!

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