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1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3387)

$$$$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.

2. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(623)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 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.

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3. Bodega Underground

4.4

Awesome(1595)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 22 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.

4. Pinchy's

4.4

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 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.

5. Mesa Verde

4.6

Exceptional(415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 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.

6. Cha Ching

4.4

Awesome(540)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 26 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!

7. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(265)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 39 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.

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8. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1168)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 19 times today

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

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9. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

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.

10. Kata Kita

4.6

Exceptional(300)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Kata Kita delivers a new layer of modern Indonesian dining, combining traditional recipes with luxe local ingredients and sophisticated flavours all designed to share with family and friends. Be prepared for flavour bombs of zesty lemongrass, tongue spiking chilli, homemade aromatic sambal underscored with zesty lemongrass, shrimp and sweet palm sugar, served tastily together on a plate!

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Rebecca
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wait staff initially seemed a little rude but service improved quickly. Food was good Timing for show was perfect
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Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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SK
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
The food was amazing. Each and every dish we ordered was authentic and delicious. We initially wanted to order 3 large plates to share but the staff kindly warned us that their servings were seriously large. He wasn't kidding. Thanks to him we ordered 2 large and 1 small and the 3 of us still couldn't finish! Customer service was top notch and the environment was great. Too bad we could only spend 1.5 hours per sitting. Overall, an enjoyable experience. I would recommend this Thai restaurant.
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Kan Eang by Thai CulinaryPrice: Expensive• Thai• Melbourne CBD
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4.3
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Emily
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
Amazing food with authentic flavors!! Will be back for sure
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Kata KitaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Angus
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Fantastic restaurant — worth well going for traditional Kerala cuisine. We ate vegan and it was delicious. Don’t pass over the Cabbage Thoran
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Toddy ShopPrice: Expensive• South Indian• Fitzroy
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4.7

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