Best Seasonal Restaurants in Ascot Vale

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1. Bar libretto

4.6

Exceptional(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Ascot Vale

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to our charming suburban wine bar, nestled in the heart of Ascot Vale. Here, 'casually refined, seasonally inspired' dining awaits you in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.Our menu features bistro-style dishes, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients. Our carefully curated wine list showcases exceptional vintages from around the world alongside local Australian gems. For cocktail enthusiasts, we offer a selection of classics with a modern twist.Join us in our lovely courtyard, where you can sit back with some wine, good friends and enjoy the sunshine.

2. Ishizuka

4.9

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 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.

3. Askal

4.4

Awesome(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

4. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1331)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

5. Freyja

4.7

Exceptional(580)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 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.

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6. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 21 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

7. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1347)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 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.

8. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1264)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 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..

9. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1425)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 times today

Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.

A photo of Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant restaurant

10. Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(652)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

A MELBOURNE INSTITUTIONEstablished in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday.Please note Sunday surcharge of 10% and Public holiday surcharge of 15%

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StuartVIP
Victoria •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very enjoyable experience Service and food where excellent
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AskalPrice: Expensive• Filipino• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Angelina
Melbourne •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The spaghetti marinara is as perfect as usual. Great entree
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Alex
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Magnificent experience, went evening of 16/5 and everyone was so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent service. Would highly recommend
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IshizukaPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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RobertVIP
New York City •71 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
UTTERLY FANTASTIC. By far, one of my best dining experiences in recent memory. I would highly recommend anybody go here if you enjoy innovative, creative, and amazingly tasty food. I sat at the chefs counter, which was fantastic watching everything happen and every dish that was served to me in the chef’s experience was amazing. This is now one of my favorite restaurants anywhere in the world. the service was impeccable, and the drinks were fantastic too. there were so many amazing dishes. the single muscle with the incredible sauce and the steak tartare were standouts. but literally every morsel of food was just so tasty. I will go to this restaurant every time I’m in Melbourne.
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FreyjaPrice: Expensive• Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Grace
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
Lovely spot for a quiet dinner - great wine list.
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Bar librettoPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Ascot Vale
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4.6

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