Best Fine Dining Restaurants in North Melbourne

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ArmadaleBrightonBrunswickCarlton NorthDocklandsEast Melbourne

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1. Yugen Dining

4.7

Exceptional(537)

$$$$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(1987)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 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.

A photo of Cecconi's Flinders Lane restaurant

3. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 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

4. Ishizuka

4.9

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 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.

5. French Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(375)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

6. Shoya Melbourne

4.6

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 times today

Founded in 2003 by Chef Shigeo Nonaka, Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine proudly holds the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne for 7 years in a row. We are a "One Hat Awarded" Japanese Fine Dinning Experience by the Age Good Food Guide.Our dishes are prepared with century-old Japanese techniques with contemporary western influence for the purest and delicate flavors and crafted with the highest quality ingredients sourced from Japan, locally, and globally, ensuring a unique culinary journey you cannot find else where. Choose from our offerings: Omakase Courses, à la Carte, and premium Special Lunch Sets, all accompanied by an extensive selection of traditional alcoholic Japanese drinks. Stay tuned for upcoming menu updates and events as we continue to elevate your dining experience.

A photo of Hua Lu Peking Duck restaurant

7. Hua Lu Peking Duck

4.2

Awesome(114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

At Hualu we provide the premium dining experience for you with authentic Chinese cuisine crafted by our Head chef to ensure the standard maintains the highest level possible. Our Peking Duck chef who is from Bei Jing which is the city of origin for this signature dish is passionate to provide our guests the real taste of Peking Duck.We also have a wide range of live seafood for your selection whether you fancy a daily caught fish, crab or lobster.Yum Cha service is provided during Lunch time daily, we also have private dining rooms which can cater up to 22 people, should you wish to organize a private room please call directly at 9551 8888.We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us and please feel free to leave us any feedback as we are always strive to improve.

8. Kirbie

4.8

Exceptional(407)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South Melbourne

Booked 5 times today

KIRBIE Caff' & BistroTuesday-Saturday From 12pm-LateSunday 12-3pmFunctions & Events Available

A photo of BANG at The StandardX restaurant

9. BANG at The StandardX

4.6

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 3 times today

The BANG menu is crafted to unite people, drawing influence from Asian flavours to redefine Thai street food. Seasonally driven with sustainable ingredients on show, the menu is a sophisticated fusion of culture and gastronomy, where traditional Thai recipes are transformed using produce sourced from Melbourne and Victoria.

10. Cecconi's Toorak

4.7

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 14 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.

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Syed
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was exceptional, especially the service, everyone was so professional and friendly which added personal touch
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.7
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michael
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding food and wine but comes at a price. Not for the faint hearted
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Lloyd
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food and service and loved the round table for a family of 5 celebration dinner
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Cecconi's Flinders LanePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Eric
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
The environment is very elegant, and there aren't many people, so it's not crowded. Because it was a bit cold today, even though there were no customers in the store at that time, the heating was still turned on in advance. The dishes are very delicious. I think this is the best steak I've ever had in Melbourne. Finally, I would like to say that the service here is very good. I especially want to thank the staff today, which made this anniversary even more complete.
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French SaloonPrice: Expensive• French• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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DawnVIP
Houston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
The food and service was outstanding from start to finish!
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IshizukaPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.9

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