Best Hot Spot Restaurants in North Melbourne

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1. Bar Taralli

4.6

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Melbourne

Booked 11 times today

Lead by renowned Melbourne chef Salvatore Giorgio, Bar Taralli celebrates the rustic flavours and traditions from the South of Italy.Inspired by the regions simple yet bold approach to food, Bar Taralli focuses on bringing out authentic flavours in every dish.Creating a warm and inviting space for patrons to gather, this is Salvatore's love letter to his homeland, a region that deeply shaped his culinary philosophy. Salvatore welcomes you to his new home, a place to share his rich food culture with Melbourne foodies.

2. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 83 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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3. Naughtons Parkville Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Parkville

Booked 21 times today

Naughtons Parkville Hotel is a hot spot due to its high ratings and rave reviews. Customers love the 'excellent food and great selection of drinks', the 'attentive and friendly staff', and the 'beautiful and cosy ambiance'. The reviews mention it as a 'great place for special occasions' and 'family-friendly', and the 'perfect place for a meal that has it all'. This gastro pub in the leafy suburb of Parkville is a hit with its local, seasonal produce and its attention to detail in food and service.

4. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1420)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 46 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.

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5. Golden Fleece Hotel

4.5

Awesome(187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • South Melbourne

Booked 15 times today

Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne. Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going. Our Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Passionfruit Martini to feel the holiday vibes. The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!

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6. The Standard Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(418)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Fitzroy

Booked 14 times today

Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. The Standard Hotel brings you the best pub food, wines & cold beers that Fitzroy has to offer.Reservations:-The maximum booking size is 20 people. If you would like a larger booking, please give us a call or e-mail to discuss. (03) 9419 4793 or bookings@thestandardhotel.com.au-If you wish to make a booking on the same day, please give us a call and we will see if we can fit you in. We don’t accept same-day online bookings. -Please note, we don’t take bookings outside after 5 pm Monday-Friday and after 3 pm Saturday, Sunday.-We will not accommodate Bucks/Hens parties or Pub Crawls.

7. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(741)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 66 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

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8. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1742)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 17 times today

Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

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9. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 31 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.

10. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(94)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 19 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

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Ddb
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an amazing time at Hochi Muma. The food was next level. Our waitress Mariah was a true gem. She explained our food choices, guiding us to try a couple of dishes. Book early as ours was last minute and we could only get an outside table. Brilliant experience.
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Sotti
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection. Great ambience too. Will def be back.
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Golden Fleece HotelPrice: Expensive• Greek• South Melbourne
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4.5
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IvaVIP
Melbourne •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The lobster macaroni and The bone marrow toast and burnt ends is an absolute must
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MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Manuela
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Absolutely amazing experience at Naughton’s hotel. A perfect venue to celebrate a milestone birthday or any significant occasion. The private dining room is stunning, the food was faultless and the service incredible. A big thank you to lovely Akira who looked after us all so well and contributed to making our celebration so memorable. Overall 10 out of 10! Thank you
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Naughtons Parkville HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Parkville
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4.8
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Olivia
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great experience at Bar Taralli, the food was very delicious, the waitstaff were fantastic, and the vibe was comfortable.
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Bar TaralliPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Melbourne
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4.6

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