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1. Las Tapas
4.6
Exceptional(25)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • St Kilda
Booked 4 times today
From the streets of Spain, finally an authentic, unique tapas bar in the heart of St Kilda. A place to have fun and enjoy simple spanish delicacies from our market menu. Drop by for a little bite, lunch or dinner and savour a fine selection of beers and wines. Daily menu updates via twitter.
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2. Pesto’s Ristorante Italiano
4.7
Exceptional(6)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • St Kilda
Booked 1 time today
A modern take on the authentic and classical Italian food experience paired with great service. Created with the best and the freshest ingredients, all our food is prepared in-house and served with utmost care and love. Although all of our dishes are to die, the ones that specifically are our trademark are our Beef Ragu Bolognese, Prawn & Pesto Linguine, Calamari.
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3. Bounty of the Sun
4.8
Exceptional(167)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Balaclava
IZAKAYA DININGInspired, fresh, and flavorsome Japanese small plates, designed to be shared.Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Please note that the duration of sittings prior to 7pm will be just under 2 hours. This allows us time to adhere to appropriate cleaning and sanitisation of tables before our next guests arrive. Please ensure you arrive at the time of your reservation, as seating is limited and there may not be any space if you arrive earlier. If you are however running late to your reservation, please call us as we only hold tables for 15 minutes. Be aware that the seating in our venue comprises of low tables, counter tops and bar seating. Please note bookings of two are generally sat along a bar or counter top, not a low table. If you have a preference due to any health or mobility issues, please include this in your booking or give us a call, and we will try our best to accommodate.
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4. Attica
4.8
Exceptional(117)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Ripponlea
Booked 10 times today
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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5. Officina Gastronomica Italiana
4.7
Exceptional(424)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Prahran
Booked 7 times today
Officina Gastronomica Italiana is the epitome of authentic Italian cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'authentic Italian simplicity' and 'authentic Italian music softly in the background'. The 'authentic and sensible serving sizes' further enhance the authenticity of this eatery. The restaurant's primary focus on artisan pasta and espresso, complemented by a broad Italian wine list, solidifies its authenticity.
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6. Grazia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1150)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Iris
Booked 62 times today
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
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7. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1367)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 37 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. Albert's Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(210)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Armadale
Booked 17 times today
Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.
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9. Kentaro
4.4
Awesome(35)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 25 times today
Welcome to KENTARO, a Japanese omakase restaurant that transports diners to the intimate charm of Japan’s hidden side streets. Here, we offer an authentic and immersive dining experience that celebrates the art of Japanese cuisine. Under the guidance of our talented producer chef, whose extensive background includes esteemed Melbourne establishments such as Shiranui, Shoya, and Marble Yakiniku, as well as international experience in culinary hubs like Singapore and Tokyo, Kentaro elevates Melbourne's dining scene to new heights. Join us for a unique journey where tradition meets innovation in every exquisite creation.
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10. Normandy Wine & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(120)
Price: Expensive
• French • Windsor
Booked 4 times today
Normandy, a cosy restaurant & wine bar, serving French food both traditional and modern. Steak frites plays a big part on the menu serving Cape grim beef with Bearnaise or bordelaise sauce.- TUESDAYS 1/2 Price Steak Frites (all cuts of 'The Grill')- WEDNESDAYS $35 French Classic Dish + Glass of Wine- BYO Tuesday - Thursday ($25 corkage pb)
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