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Bistra
Price: Expensive•Australian•4.9(149)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.Lagoon Dining
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.8(561)Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.
The Carlton Wine Room
Price: Expensive•European•4.8(852)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.Donnini's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(666)Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.
Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.4(609)D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.Abla's
Price: Expensive•Lebanese•4.6(41)Abla Amad was born in Lebanon and arrived in Australia in 1954 at the age of nineteen. In 1979 at the urging of friends and family she opened Abla’s, a restaurant that has become a Melbourne institution.
Ever since it opened, diners have returned time and again to experience her special brand of traditional, homemade Lebanese food.
For Abla it is a cuisine that can only be made from the heart – that’s why she is widely regarded as ‘the queen of Lebanese cooking’.
BYO is now available on Thursdays - We fill up quickly so be sure to book!
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- NNatalieMelbourne •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood and matching wine was absolutely outstanding. A truly memorable experience.More infoThe Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton•4.8
- VVanessaSydney •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoBeautiful food, wine and fantastic service. Loved the feel of the restaurant. Very intimate.More infoBistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton•4.9
- FFennaNorth Rhine-Westphalia •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAmazing service and food! Will come back for sure, thanks for being so carefull with the anaphylactic nut allergy!!More infoLeonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton•4.7
- RRobinAdelaide •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food, very fast and friendly service. Highly recommended.More infoDOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - CarltonPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Carlton•4.4
- NNaomiMelbourne •1 review4.0Dined on Jul 12, 2025Tasty, simple food. Service was excellent. Friendly waiter.More infoLa SpaghettataPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlton•4.7
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Healthy restaurants located in Carlton include Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant, Star Wars Galactic Cafe and Abla's
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Carlton are Bistra, Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant and Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Carlton North
Bottomless brunch in Carlton is available at Star Wars Galactic Cafe, Flovie Florist Cafe and DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton
The most romantic restaurant in Carlton is Bistra
Restaurants in Carlton with a great view include Star Wars Galactic Cafe, DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton and Leonardo's Pizza Palace
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