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1. Balkan Grill Reservoir
4.6
Exceptional(12)
Price: Expensive
• Balkan style • Reservoir
Booked 3 times today
Balkan Grill is a vibrant restaurant that brings the flavors of the Balkan region to life. Here's an overview incorporating the details you're interested in:Chef Danilo Majmunovic: The restaurant is led by Chef Danilo, a master of Balkan cuisine, who brings a wealth of culinary tradition to the table. Signature Dish: The signature dish at Balkan Grill is Ćevapi, a traditional grilled minced meat dish, often served with fresh bread, onions, and ajvar (a pepper-based relish). It’s a crowd favorite, representing the heart of Balkan comfort food.Awards Won: Balkan Grill has been recognized for its authentic cuisine and warm hospitality, having won awards such as Best Balkan Restaurant 2023 and Culinary Excellence Award in local food competitions. These accolades highlight its dedication to both food quality and service.Atmosphere: The atmosphere at Balkan Grill is warm and inviting, with a rustic, homely feel that evokes the cozy charm of traditional Balkan taverns.
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2. Olivine
4.4
Awesome(209)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Coburg
Booked 3 times today
Olivine Wine Bar is cozy due to its unique and intimate setting. It's nestled inside a historic heritage-listed prison, creating a luxurious and private ambiance. The dim lighting and comfortable, velvet-clad booths add to its coziness. As one reviewer noted, 'The ambience is quite something, and the intimate privacy of former cells transformed into comfortable booths makes it feel very luxurious.' The restaurant also offers a unique and extensive wine list, which adds to the cozy, exclusive atmosphere.
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3. Leonardo's Pizza Palace
4.7
Exceptional(115)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 39 times today
We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.
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4. Cha Ching
4.4
Awesome(548)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 46 times today
Cha Ching is a cozy restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. Reviews mention the 'good ambiance' and 'nice glow' from neon decorations. The 'friendly staff' and 'great food' contribute to the cozy atmosphere. It's also described as a 'cute place' with 'lovely food' and 'fabulous service'. Despite being a bit noisy on a busy night, the overall vibe is praised, making it a cozy spot to enjoy Asian cuisine.
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5. Clover
4.8
Exceptional(166)
Price: Expensive
• European • Richmond
Booked 11 times today
Clover is a cozy place with a relaxing atmosphere. Many reviews mention the restaurant's 'cosy local wine bar' vibe, with one reviewer describing it as 'amazing service, dimly lit and quite romantic'. It's also described as a place where 'you can tell you're right at home as soon as you walk in'. The ambiance is comfortable, making it a great spot for a 'lovely date night'.
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6. Love Letter - Melbourne
4.7
Exceptional(107)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Richmond
Booked 20 times today
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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7. Kentaro
4.5
Awesome(43)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 18 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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8. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(206)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Fitzroy
Booked 21 times today
Quality driven local pub using artisan ingredients and a rustic yet finessed style of cooking, with a well- known generosity of both portions and flavour, alongside plenty of cold beer on tap and always a warm welcome.
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9. Dom's Social Club
4.8
Exceptional(224)
Price: Moderate
• Continental • Melbourne CBD
Booked 2 times today
Doms is a no frills, 3 level pizza wonderland from the crew that bought you Peaches, Cheek, Dexter & Takeaway Pizza. GOOD PIZZA, GOOD WINES, GOOD TIMES. Level 1 - Pizzeria/Restaurant Level 2 - Pool RoomLevel 3 - Walk-in Outdoor Rooftop BarFood is available on all 3 levels 🍕 Dining at Doms - It's old school and inviting. A menu of slow fermented wood fired sourdough pizza, alongside tasty snacks and a very deep wine list. The perfect venue for that date, that birthday, that catch up. Social, familiar, honest and good. Hot tip: drink Lambrusco, eat the salami! Please note unfortunately we do not have disabled access.
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10. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1296)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 19 times today
One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..
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  • David
    Tropical North Queensland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent service and wonderful food. A great venue for lunch. The atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant but still really conducive to conversation. Will definitely come back.
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    Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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    4.4
  • Fenna
    North Rhine-Westphalia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing service and food! Will come back for sure, thanks for being so carefull with the anaphylactic nut allergy!!
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    Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
    •
    4.7
  • Andy
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Nice restaurant and good food - potatoes were really good and we would have liked a few more!
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    CloverPrice: Expensive• European• Richmond
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    4.8
  • Marina
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 5, 2025
    Amazing, super tasty and authentic Balkan cuisine, incredible service and owner making a very special occasion into a memorable experience! Thank you Danilo for all the special care of our guests! Also your educated waiters are exemplary in their service! Bravo Balkan Grill!
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    Balkan Grill ReservoirPrice: Expensive• Balkan style• Reservoir
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    4.6
  • Elizabeth
    Melbourne •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Jul 2, 2025
    Even though Olivine is a wine bar, I mostly go there for the delicious food. The steak, chicken, terrine & pate, the brussels sprouts (swoon) and fries are all great. The wine's always good too. The fitout looks lovely, but sadly the designers prioritised form over function - the cell bench seating is really uncomfortable! Nevertheless, the ambience is great and I like the idea of us all collectively creating a new, more positive cultural memory to sit alongside the history of the place. If you haven't been, I definitely recommend a visit. Do leave time to check out the historical info in the unrestored cells; it feels important to honor and try to understand the story of the place while we're there.
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    OlivinePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Coburg
    •
    4.4

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