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A photo of Royal Oak Hotel restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(280)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Fitzroy
Booked 33 times today
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality
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4.8
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Carlton North
Booked 2 times today
Searching for an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Carlton North, then you'll absolutely love our new Saigon Secret; it's the traditional Vietnamese with a twist. Enjoy the delicious, colourful and vibrant dishes full of well-packed nutrition and flavour to make you go …so yum! Located in a heritage building, Saigon Secret is the quaint Vietnamese restaurant that's creating the buzz amongst restaurants in Carlton. Our range of Vietnamese fusion dishes are as exciting visually as it is flavoursome to taste. Enjoy a range of succulent and juicy, and wholesome Vietnamese dishes. Go for our belly-filling, taste bud exciting range of scrumptious foodie treats like the satay skewers or crispy fried calamari and chicken; you know you are in for a foodie treat when you walk into our Non-la (traditional Vietnamese hats) adorned restaurant down at the corner of Rathdowne St in Carlton.
A photo of Hochi Mama CBD restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3342)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 68 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.
A photo of Kiss & Tell restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(595)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 28 times today
Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.
A photo of Pinchy's restaurant
4.4
Awesome(167)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Melbourne CBD
Booked 3 times today
Melbourne’s best Champagne bar & Seafood restaurant now includes meat into the menu with new Executive Chef Pieter Buijsse. Pinchy’s seafood restaurant and champagne bar is a seaside oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Inviting our guests to experience typically indulgent delectables such as lobster rolls, our new Wagyu beef burger with smoked crispy tuna bacon, we seek to make the finer flavours in life more accessible, encouraging our guests to enjoy shared dishes in a casual style.Located in bustling Bourke Street, Pinchy’s boasts one of Melbourne’s favourite balcony bar destinations, with an insta-worthy interior to boot. So if seafood and champagne, cocktails or chablis tickles your fancy, you know where to find us.
A photo of Bodega Underground restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1578)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 36 times today
A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.
A photo of Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1742)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Fitzroy
Booked 24 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.
A photo of Hochi Mama Richmond restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1198)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Richmond
Booked 48 times today
After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!
A photo of Mesa Verde restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(405)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 19 times today
Finding harmony between authenticity and originality is something that first ignited the flame at Mesa Verde back in 2013 and continues to feed it today. While it’s fairly evident that an affinity for Mexican food and agave spirits is at the helm of what we do, our city’s rank on the culinary frontier has brought with it a particular nose for experimentation. So, since we’re very literally in the heart of Melbourne up here on the sixth floor of Curtin House, high above the city’s jugular Swanston Street, we feel it’s our responsibility to highlight what Mexican dining (and drinking) looks like in the eyes of the modern Melburnian. $10 Margaritas 4pm - 6pm daily.
A photo of Good Gnocchi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(184)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton North
Booked 13 times today
A very relaxed and delicious bar & bistro in Carlton North. GG's has a selection of light antipasti alongside gnocchi, pasta and comforting mains. Wash it down with a fun cocktail, or browse our delicious and approachable wine list.

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  • Paul
    Melbourne •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food, service is good but the wait staff could be a bit more attentive, especially when your drink is empty and you're sitting there trying to order another one, but nobody looks at you making it hard to get their attention. I never understand these restaurants who aren't attentive to drinks: my friend and I probably would've had at least another 2 - 4 glasses of wine between us if the staff had been more attentive to our drinks. What can I say, many Australians like to drink! They only had 3 red wines by the glass, but they were out of 2 of those choices, and yes, of course, the only one they had left to purchase by the by the glass was the most expensive one. But the food is great here.
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    Kata KitaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
    4.7
  • Antoinette
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Delicious food of high quality and good value. We had nachos which was a big serve, lots of meat and toppings. Will return.
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    Benzina CantinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Preston
    4.5
  • Michael
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Service was fantastic, everyone was great and attentive
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    Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
    4.4
  • Victoria
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 2, 2025
    Had a beautiful birthday meal here, the food was very authentic (coming from Sri Lankans) the beef was hot but kept going back for more. The kingfish special was exceptional as well as the eggplant. The restaurant is very ambient, and high touch service. We bought a cake which they kindly catered for and didn’t charge (unheard of these days!) thank you for a lovely evening.
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    Toddy ShopPrice: Expensive• South Indian• Fitzroy
    4.7
  • Bianca
    Melbourne •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 15, 2025
    The food was delicious and the service was attentive. The toilets, however, make us hesitant to want to return. I hope they get cleaned properly some time soon, as we would really like to come back :)
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    Kan Eang by Thai CulinaryPrice: Expensive• Thai• Melbourne CBD
    4.3
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