Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Hawthorn

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Albert ParkArmadaleBalaclavaBrightonCarltonCarlton North

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1. Yugen Dining

4.7

Exceptional(544)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 39 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

2. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1999)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 64 times today

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.

3. Cecconi's Toorak

4.7

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 12 times today

A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.

4. Donovans

4.8

Exceptional(1755)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • St Kilda

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

A photo of Cecconi's Flinders Lane restaurant

5. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

Exceptional(1219)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 34 times today

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the JosperOne Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE2006 - 2023

6. Enoteca Boccaccio

4.7

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kew East

Booked 13 times today

One Hat – The Age Good Food Guide 2025One Hat – The Age Good Food Guide 2024Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2024 - Three GlassesThe Top 10 Hatted Italian Restaurants in Melbourne, The Age January 2024Star Wine List Awards 2025 (Global) - Winner Best Medium Sized Wine List in the World.Top 25 restaurants in Victoria for 2023 - Herald SunStar Wine List Awards 2024 (Global) - Winner Best New Wine List in the World.Enoteca Boccaccio is an award winning restaurant from the D'Anna family. Situated above Boccaccio Continental Supermarket, it is a destination for some of Melbourne's best cheese, salumi, & an Italian/European menu from hatted head chef Andrew Beddoes. The wine list is a dynamic and ever evolving selection of our favourite wines from local and international producers. We offer BYO Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night dinner service & Friday/Saturday lunch service with $20 corkage per bottle.

7. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(139)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 15 times today

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.

8. Freyja

4.6

Exceptional(598)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Dining Without Limits - Experience a Culinary Journey Tailored to Your Table.Located within the heritage-listed Olderfleet building on Collins Street, Freyja brings together a deep respect for nature and the art of time. Our culinary philosophy is grounded in the use of local, seasonal Australian ingredients, preserved at their peak and allowed to evolve over time. Through thoughtful processes and care, we transform these ingredients into dishes that are honest, down to earth and full of character. It’s a modern interpretation of Australian dining – where nature’s simplicity meets flavours reimagined.

9. Bansho

4.8

Exceptional(139)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Armadale

Booked 10 times today

Nestled in the heart of Armadale on High Street, Bansho is a sophisticated Japanese-fusion gem that invites you to embark on an exquisite culinary journey. Here, the timeless elegance of French cuisine harmoniously intertwines with the refined artistry of Japanese flavors, creating a dining experience like no other.Our menu is a celebration of both innovation and tradition, meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients from both culinary worlds. Complement your meal with our beautifully curated cocktail menu and an extensive selection of wines, designed to elevate your dining experience at Bansho.

10. Ishizuka

4.9

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 9 times today

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.

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Patrick
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our experience was fantastic, we got greeted straight away and made our way down to our table, everyone that was working there was so welcoming and just added to the experience. Could be for any occasion and your experience will be great
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.7
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Jamin
Victoria •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Friendly, courteous staff with good knowledge of the food and drinks menu. Food was tasty, well presented and no problem customising portion sizes to suit our numbers. Going back for sure.
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Cecconi's Flinders LanePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Ray
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Vue de Monde is a very special place. It is a fantastic experience with each course a work of art and each flavour recognisable. The wine selection is outstanding with choices to compliment each course. The international staff were experienced, attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and epitomised the term ’Vue de Monde’.
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Karen
Tropical North Queensland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful winters warm lunch by the sea. Beautiful food great service and a wonderful ambience one of my favourite restaurants
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DonovansPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• St Kilda
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4.8
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TonyVIP
Melbourne •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great atmosphere made to feel most welcome by all, food exceptional as is the selection of all drinks. A must go to and will be on your list to continue to return
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Cecconi's ToorakPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Toorak
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4.7

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