Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Modern Australian cuisine in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vue de monde

4.9

4.9 (1957)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality.

Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

Top review

Jenny

Dined 3 days ago

The food was absolutely amazing, each dish shows the technique and expertise of the chefs. Service was also fantastic. It was a great dining experience for all of us!

Edithvale General Store

4.8

4.8 (373)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Edithvale

About the restaurant

Edithvale's Meeting Place. Tucked away in the heart of Edithvale and serving up fresh and wholesome food every day of the year!

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Our go to for breakfast before setting out for the day.

Copper and Fox

4.6

4.6 (426)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Pakenham

About the restaurant

Copper and Fox is only taking Phone Reservations

Copper and Fox is a beautiful two-story building with a large open plan dining room and outdoor courtyard, two incredible New York inspired bars, a friendly sidewalk café servery, an intimate function room, and impressive surrounding balcony.

We offer craft beer taps with both local and imported beers, wines from some of Australia's best regions, and cocktails from all over the world.

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Pauline

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food ! Sat outside and it was so nice ! I

Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

4.8 (937)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
https://bit.ly/36XkQbd

Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

Top review

Alistair

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Great night out , excellent service , food fantastic and venue was beautiful. Thank you!!

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The Graham Hotel

4.7

4.7 (857)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

The Graham Hotel invites you to experience culinary delight in Port Melbourne. This iconic gastropub features an elegant dining room, a bright atrium, and a lively front bar. Our menu showcases modern Australian cuisine with classic pub favorites. Start with grilled tiger prawns or creamy beetroot hummus with crispy whitebait. For the main course, enjoy a perfectly cooked steak or fresh seafood. Pair your meal with our extensive wine list or choose from a selection of boutique and tap beers. Our expertly crafted cocktails add sophistication to your dining experience. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a fun gathering with friends, or a casual after-work drink, The Graham Hotel promises an unforgettable experience. Relax in our warm atmosphere and let our passionate team guide you on a culinary adventure. The Graham Hotel is where good food, good company, and good times come together.

Top review

Helen

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Everything was fabulous, the food, the setting and especially the service. Thank you for a very enjoyable lunch.

Donovans

4.8

4.8 (1735)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.

Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

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Maureen

Dined 4 days ago

Always a pleasure visiting Donovans, warm and friendly service without being intrusive, fantastic, uncomplicated yet refined menu with a relaxed and welcoming ambience will bring us back time and time again.......thanks for another memorable lunch

Marquis of Lorne

4.8

4.8 (341)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Fitzroy

About the restaurant

Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and
“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions.

Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a special
event, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that will
keep you coming back time and time again.

All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au

Top review

Christine

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic service, comfortable seating, delicious food, generous servings. Would definitely recommend

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Experience

Tuesday Steak Night!

The Bridge Hotel Werribee

4.7

4.7 (603)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Werribee

About the restaurant

The Bridge Hotel Werribee, established in 1926, re–opened in 2020 under new management from the team behind Marquis Of Lorne, Mount Erica Hotel and Union House.

The Bridge Hotel has indoor and outdoor dining spaces with a relaxed yet designed style and friendly service. The menu offers elevated pub classics, tap beers, cocktails and an extensive wine list.

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ClareVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had the Roast beef a great beer and a nice red. It was delicious and the service was excellent.

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Love Letter - Melbourne

4.8

4.8 (80)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Dear Richmond,
This little restaurant is our love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season.

For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us.

Matty & Tee

From Love Letter, with love x

Top review

Tamara

Dined 3 days ago

Thank you so much. What a lovely experience before a football game. The staff, atmosphere and food was beautiful

Union House

4.8

4.8 (310)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

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Kerri

Dined 5 days ago

Great place for dinner before the footy. Loved the seperate dining area which was quiet enough to have a conversation but still had a great pub atmosphere. The food, cocktails and beers were all amazing. Wsghu cooked to perfection. 6pm booking, out by 6.50pm on Anzac Day, very impressed. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

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Experience

Union Taverna - One Night Only

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