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Where Chefs Eat in Melbourne

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by Phaidon
Updated November 09, 2023
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Melbourne. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Melbourne where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
4.7 (1341)
$41 to $100
European
Melbourne CBD
"The European on Spring Street is a Melbourne icon." – Dan Hunter
Top review
Rex
Dined 3 days ago
Another enjoyable experience at our favourite restaurant.
"The European on Spring Street is a Melbourne icon." – Dan Hunter
Top review
Rex
Dined 3 days ago
Another enjoyable experience at our favourite restaurant.
4.9 (2003)
$101 and over
Modern Australian
Melbourne CBD
"Destination dining. Showy and memorable." – Alla Wolf Tasker
Top review
Christian
Dined 1 day ago
Unforgettable dining experience. Exquisitely prepared and served food with wait staff that are surely among the best around.
"Destination dining. Showy and memorable." – Alla Wolf Tasker
Top review
Christian
Dined 1 day ago
Unforgettable dining experience. Exquisitely prepared and served food with wait staff that are surely among the best around.
4.7 (374)
$41 to $100
French
Melbourne CBD
Recommended by Chef Jasper Avent from The Town Mouse
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Eric
Dined on May 20, 2025
The environment is very elegant, and there aren't many people, so it's not crowded. Because it was a bit cold today, even though there were no customers in the store at that time, the heating was still turned on in advance. The dishes are very delicious. I think this is the best steak I've ever had in Melbourne. Finally, I would like to say that the service here is very good. I especially want to thank the staff today, which made this anniversary even more complete.
Recommended by Chef Jasper Avent from The Town Mouse
Top review
Eric
Dined on May 20, 2025
The environment is very elegant, and there aren't many people, so it's not crowded. Because it was a bit cold today, even though there were no customers in the store at that time, the heating was still turned on in advance. The dishes are very delicious. I think this is the best steak I've ever had in Melbourne. Finally, I would like to say that the service here is very good. I especially want to thank the staff today, which made this anniversary even more complete.
4.6 (662)
$41 to $100
Italian
Carlton
Recommended by Chef Jasper Avent from The Town Mouse
Top review
Anthony
Dined 5 days ago
the food was great, with really good wine at a great price. They provided reasonable choices for the vegan in our party and also for those not choosing to drink alcohol. The service was super efficient and friendly we’ll go again
Recommended by Chef Jasper Avent from The Town Mouse
Top review
Anthony
Dined 5 days ago
the food was great, with really good wine at a great price. They provided reasonable choices for the vegan in our party and also for those not choosing to drink alcohol. The service was super efficient and friendly we’ll go again
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