Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in Victoria

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Modern Australian cuisine in Victoria? 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!

Hotel Phillip Island

4.7

4.7 (449)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Phillip Island

About the restaurant

Hotel Phillip Island situated in the heart of Cowes has some of the islands most finest dishes, ranging from a traditional Chicken Parma and Thai Beef Salad to our spectacular Prawn Linguini, Korean Fried Chicken and Ceviche. Created by our Executive Internationally trained Chefs.

So whether you're just looking for a quick bite fom one of our share plate options or something a little more exquisite, Hotel caters for everyone's needs.

We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in teh Bar and Restaurant areas (optional QR code ordering for large bookings) or Footpath and Deck tables overlooking our beautiful Westernport Bay (QR code ordering from tables) .

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Mark

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Excellent gluten free and vegetarian gnocchi and Neapolitan pizza - friendly service and good attention to detail.

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (44)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Neerim South

About the restaurant

Welcome to Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen in Neerim South. We aim to provide a welcoming environment presenting good food and wine in a stylish setting for the enjoyment of our locals and visitors alike. We want to showcase some of our fantastic Gippsland produce coupled with a broad selection of our wonderful Gippsland wines along with some of the best wines from across Australia. Our focus is on predominantly small producers along with some well known classics. We hope to see you soon and that you enjoy your experience.

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Samantha

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

All food was absolutely amazing! Nice and quiet, small intimate venue.

Black Cat Truffles By Liam Downes

5.0

5 (146)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Wattle Flat

About the restaurant

Discover Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes, an idyllic farm in Victoria's central highlands, a short 15-minute drive from Ballarat's CBD. Specialising in Black Perigord truffles in winter and tuber aestivum in summer, our sensory journey includes truffle experiences and cuisine by chef Liam Downes in our 24-seat restaurant and gardens.
Whether for a Friday long lunch or a three-hour truffle experience with a chef's degustation, our offerings cater to diverse preferences. Emphasizing a farm-to-plate philosophy, we prioritize ingredient sourcing from our farm and the local landscape. Join us for a culinary adventure, delighting in the freshest flavours of the season.
Our commitment to sustainability and local partnerships ensures each dish reflects the region. The lush landscapes surrounding our farm contribute to a truly immersive experience, inviting you to connect with nature and indulge in truffle-infused creations.

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Verliana

Dined 1 day ago

Food is absolutely delicious and truffle hunt experience was amazing

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School Holiday Truffle Hunt

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Chef's Selection

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Meredith Wine Tasting

The Fields

4.9

4.9 (559)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Mansfield

About the restaurant

A fun little pan-Asian bar and eatery is located in the heart of Mansfield. It promises good times. Always.

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Jason

Dined on May 24, 2025

Amazing experience as always food and service next level!! A must do…..

Cognoscenti Food & Wine

4.9

4.9 (667)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Belgrave

About the restaurant

Cognoscenti is a cosy neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, 50 minutes from the CBD.

Dine with us and be treated to exquisite food and intimate service, while exploring our carefully curated selection of local and international wines. We are passionate about cooking with local, seasonal produce in our wood-fired oven; celebrating the simplicity of each ingredient.

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Cherrie

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Exquisite food and service on a busy Saturday evening. Children accommodated beautifully with separate menu and choice to serve them asap rather than wait for main meals. Extra plates added with ease during the meal. Food was superb. Service was friendly, helpful and efficient. Put simply, the best in The Hills!

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4.7

4.7 (163)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Milawa

About the restaurant

Casual fine dining, indulge in modern dishes crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, complemented by our signature cocktails. A great spot for date night, celebrations or a casual dinner.
Ava can cater to large group bookings. Please head to our website or get in contact to find out more.

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Carolyn

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

We absolutely thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at AVA. The fried squid, native lime + curry sauce was amazing. Potato waffle, horseradish + roe was good Mains - the Lamb Shoulder was perfect and the Steak was cooked rare to perfection ! The Carrot side was delicious too. The hazelnut diplomat, pastry, salted caramel + raspberry was over powered by the raspberries, with no hazelnut or salted caramel flavors' noticeable, but still enjoyed . Fantastic service , friendly and attentive. We will DEFINITLEY be back

Wild

4.8

4.8 (637)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Bendigo

About the restaurant

Wild is a small restaurant and wine bar in the regional centre of Castlemaine.
We aim to bring you the best of the regions produce and beverages in a friendly and professional environment.
Our menu is based around sharing plates and we can cater to the single diner through to large groups.
In addition to the tables available online we have outdoor tables for casual walk-ins.

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Emily

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Delicious food, lovely texture and flavour combinations. Perfect meal sizes for sharing. Lovely atmosphere perfect for a romantic date or special occasion with friends.

La Maison Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (935)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Gateway Island

About the restaurant

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Hany

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Excellent food, excellent service friendly staff and pleasant surroundings

Immerse Yarra Valley

4.9

4.9 (90)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Yarra Valley

About the restaurant

Immerse Winery is a place where lovers of good wine and food can discover and indulge themselves in the Yarra Valley. With lofty ceilings, exposed stonework and warm timbers, the restaurant exudes the rustic country feel of the Yarra Valley, surrounded by the vineyard and beautiful grounds. Dishes incorporate the region's fine locally grown produce with complimenting wines. It is the perfect opportunity to kick back on the weekends and enjoy an A La Carte lunch service or a cozy Cellar Door Wine Tasting.

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Jaime

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Immerse Winery truly lives up to its name—what a beautiful place to get immersed in great food, exceptional wine, and warm, welcoming service. From the attentive waitstaff to the knowledgeable wine tasting team, every interaction was top-notch. The food was fresh and flavourful, the grounds are stunning and clearly well looked after, and the whole experience felt like a relaxed, enjoyable getaway. Highly recommend for a memorable lunchtime treat!

Tinamba Hotel

4.7

4.7 (1233)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Tinamba

About the restaurant

Simon and Tania Johnson have owned Tinamba Hotel since October 2020 and feel honoured to be the custodians of the hotel’s proud heritage as they build upon a vision from previous owners, Brad Neilson, Damien Gannon, the Schoenmaeker and Whelan families.

Using the finest, locally grown fresh produce from local suppliers and working with the most talented chefs in the region is what the Johnsons believe sets Tinamba Hotel apart. The signature dishes deliver a truly memorable experience, served in a setting famously known as Gippsland’s favourite destination dining venue.

From the first-class dining experience within the dining room, lounge and conservatory, to the relaxed atmosphere in the Amba Bar and on the outdoor veranda, Simon, Tania and the Tinamba Hotel team provide the finest example of country hospitality for local and visiting customers alike.

Welcome to your Gippsland local. The award-winning Tinamba Hotel.

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Bec

Dined 3 days ago

As always, service & meals were exceptional, we had the tasting menu and everyone enjoyed

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Chefs 6 Course Tasting Menu

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