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1. Star Wars Galactic Cafe

new

3.0

Good(65)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Carlton

Booked 76 times today

Star Wars™ Galactic CafeMenu PolicyWelcome to our Star Wars-themed café, where every dish is crafted with precision to honor the galaxy’s most iconic flavors.To maintain the integrity of our Star Wars-themed experience, we do not allow changes to menu items. This includes removing, substituting, or altering ingredients.If you have a genuine medical condition or allergy, please inform our crew

2. Old Man Drew

4.7

Exceptional(256)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 42 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.

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3. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 20 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.

4. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(139)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 14 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.

5. Freyja

4.6

Exceptional(598)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 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. Sporting Club Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(146)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Brunswick

Booked 27 times today

Hosting cosy vinos by the Public Bar fire, delicious get-togethers in the Dining Room, cocktails in the leafy Laneway and sun soaked pints on the Deck with the dog; Sporting Club Hotel is Brunswick’s newest all rounder! Whether you’re looking for your new regular watering hole or a location for a special blow-out; we’ve got you covered.

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7. Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(656)

$$$$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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8. Enter Via the Laundry

4.3

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton North

At Enter Via Laundry, we’re passionate about exploring the diverse culinary landscape of India. Every few months, our travels and research lead us to a new region, where we discover hyper-regional cuisine to inspire our menu.This season, we’re thrilled to present a menu inspired by the book “The Food Of Bharat” by Helly Raichura. This special menu will take you on a culinary journey through the evolution of Indian cuisine, featuring dishes from each chapter of the book. We’re proud to have previously showcased the regional cuisines of Goa, Kerala, Kashmir, Bengal, Gujarat, Parsi and Mughlai on our rotating menus. Our next menu change, featuring dishes inspired by “The Food Of Bharat,” will go live on March 5th.Please let us know in comments if you are celebrating a special occasion.

9. Bar Brillo

4.7

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Niddrie

Our mission with Bar Brillo is to create a place to enjoy awesome local and imported wines as well as small plates designed to share and made with great ingredients.Why Brillo? Brillo means “tipsy” in Italian and also “I shine”. So we hope the food will shine and the drinks won’t get you too Brillo.We can’t wait to have you all back into our venue, and to start cooking some great food.

10. Railway Hotel

4.3

Awesome(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Fitzroy North

Booked 9 times today

Like taking a step back in time, the Railway Hotel Fitzroy North is a charming and welcoming neighbourhood pub straight out of the 70’s, and the perfect spot for dinners with the family, knock-offs after work or weekend catch-ups with mates. A no-nonsense pub stocked with a generous range of draught beers on tap, and your classic pub tipple and boasting an impressive kitchen, serving quality Italian-inspired pub meals in line with its Mediterranean roots. A secluded, vine-sheltered beer garden is the cherry on top, providing the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco meal or kick back and relax with a few cold ones. The Railway is everything your favourite local should be, a true neighbourhood gem.

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luke
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and beautiful restaurant, dinning on the kitchen side is a little loud, the other side of the restaurant has better ambiance, but overall the food is amazing and great value for the chef tasting menu
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FreyjaPrice: Expensive• Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Cameron
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delightful staff and ambiance for a catch up with dear friends. Love it!
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Jonathan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waitress was outstanding with the way she showed and explained everything to us from the menu to the drinks to the specials and communication during our experience. Will definitely be coming back with others in to experience it for themselves also
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BistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton
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4.9
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Erihne
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Really yummy and fun just for a little outing. Loved the Wookie Cookie’s!
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Star Wars Galactic CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Carlton
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3
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Maria
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
What an incredible experience. From the moment I booked online, until I left. I can’t fault the restaurant, the staff were courteous, very attentive and accommodating. The food was tasty, different and delicious. The ambiance was soft sweet and had a good vibe. Sitting out doors, was cosy!!! Yep directly under a heater! The decor, tables, chairs was very old style yet fashionable and very delicate.. it’s a must..the price is quite reasonable.
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.7

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