Best Lunch Restaurants in Hillside

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1. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1990)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 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.

2. Cha Ching

4.4

Awesome(520)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 40 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

3. French Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(375)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 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.

4. Luci

4.4

Awesome(218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

5. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 27 times today

The Mona Castle Hotel is a historic pub in the heart of Melbourne's West, serving locals for over 150 years. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, it offers a diverse menu featuring classic pub favorites alongside modern Australian dishes. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including beers, wines, and cocktails. The Mona Castle Hotel is the perfect spot to relax and share a meal with friends or family.

6. Old Man Drew

4.7

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 22 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

7. Sachi

4.9

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Pop Up at Leonie UpstairsMore good news, Sachi lovers! We're popping up at Leonie Upstairs for three weeks only while we put the finishing touches on our new CBD home. You’ll still be able to get your hands on our iconic lunch specials, full menu (with a few tasty updates) and the full Sachi Omakase experience, all in one cosy new spot.⁠Come through and feast while it lasts!⁠

8. Serai Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(685)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

9. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1357)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 25 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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10. The Bank on Collins

4.2

Awesome(425)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 times today

Located in the heart of the city The Bank on Collins is the perfect location for lunch, dinner or after work drinks. Appealing to the corporate community The Bank offers a modern Australian pub menu with an express lunch option for those on the go. This iconic Melbourne building was built in 1876 from New Zealand Omaru stone with ornate metal balustrades. Originally home to The Bank of Australasia the site is now heritage listed with the Australian Heritage Commission and the National Trust of Australia.Now, the upstairs of the building is home to the Treasury on Collins accommodation facilities.The Bank on Collins is also suitable for corporate gatherings, celebrations and weddings. The floor plan is versatile to accommodate any style of event, catering up to 300 people for a cocktail party.

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Josephine
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Staff were lovely and friendly, I say at the bar while waiting for my friend and table. They chatted away, even though it was super busy. Then friend served also and they got us to our table. Food was perfect we split a Parma and ordered extra salad, then we fitted in a desert each.☺️
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Mona Castle HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Seddon
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4.7
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Jason
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Thank you for an amazing experience
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Monique
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Friendly staff, yummy and instagram able cocktails. Was there was happy hour, $2 oysters were soo fresh.
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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SabrinaVIP
Sydney •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
Brilliant service as we were running appallingly late due to a flight delay, and the servers accommodated us with 5 minutes to go on their lunch hours. Lovely ambience and the pasta was gorgeous!
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LuciPrice: Expensive• Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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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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