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Bistra
Price: Expensive•Australian•4.9(137)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(559)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.
Leonardo's Pizza Palace
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.7(107)We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Australian•4.8(29)Green Man's Arms is a cozy, eco-conscious pub nestled on Lygon Street, Carlton.
Specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, this venue champions local, seasonal produce in every dish. Signature items include their crispy eggplant parma and freshly baked focaccia, making it a hotspot for plant-based food lovers.
The drink menu showcases a wide range of locally brewed craft beers, ciders, and natural wines, perfectly complementing the sustainable ethos of the venue.
Beyond the food, Green Man’s Arms is a hub for community engagement with live music and events focused on environmental awareness.
The warm, laid-back vibe and intimate setting make it the perfect place to relax, share a meal, and enjoy good company.
Green Man's Arms offers a unique dining experience that’s as good for the soul as it is for the planet.
Abla's
Price: Expensive•Lebanese•4.7(37)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!D.O.C Osteria Carlton
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(44)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.
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- RRosieMelbourne •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAbsolutely love DOC! Great service, great food, exceptional :-)More infoDOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - CarltonPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Carlton•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerMelbourne •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 8, 2025As a group of 7, I’m glad we made a booking. We were seated on time which was amazing. The wine was lovely and the pizzas were great. My gluten free pizza was fantastic! It was lovely and warm and the atmosphere was just right. Thank you for having us and looking after us so well.More infoLeonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton•4.7
- DDanieleMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 3, 2025Nice really good set me he , better than any other around Lygon st CarltonMore infoThe Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton•4.8
- MMadeleineMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined on May 31, 2025Incredibly welcoming, great vibe, moody lighting and music. Service was so so excellent, our water glasses were never empty! Attentive to special requests and sensory accommodations. Mains came out perfectly after entrees, leave enough time for the crumble (20-30 mins), and the thyme custard cake was divine.More infoBistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton•4.9
- CCarlosMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined on May 17, 2025We celebrated my wife's birthday at Café Cavalino and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly attentive. The food was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. We truly appreciate how they helped make this day so special for us. We’ll definitely be coming back!More infoCafe CavallinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton•4.4
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Healthy restaurants located in Carlton include Abla's, Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant and Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Carlton North
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Carlton are Bistra, Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Carlton North and Leonardo's Pizza Palace
Bottomless brunch in Carlton is available at Star Wars Galactic Cafe, Mercury at Melbourne Museum and Flovie Florist Cafe
The most romantic restaurant in Carlton is Bistra
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