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1. Pacinos Italian Family Restaurant
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4.4
Awesome(24)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Flemington
Booked 2 times today
Pacinos Italian Family Restaurant is your go-to for Australian-influenced Italian cuisine, located right next to the iconic Flemington Racecourse. As a stand-alone venue with plenty of parking, we make dining easy and welcoming for everyone.Our cozy, intimate seating caters to all — from couples to big family gatherings. With historic charm, trams passing by, and a warm atmosphere, Pacinos offers a truly unique dining experience.We’re known for house-made pizzas (traditional and gourmet), fresh pasta, gnocchi, and risotto — plus a range of char-grilled meats, Aussie-style parmas, and seafood dishes like Surf ‘N’ Turf and Lamb Couscous. Everything’s made with love and local produce.From our family to yours, we can’t wait to welcome you.
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2. Hochi Mama CBD
4.7
Exceptional(3340)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 98 times today
Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.
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3. Kiss & Tell
4.7
Exceptional(592)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 40 times today
Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.
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4. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1257)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 68 times today
One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..
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5. Yeonga Korean BBQ
4.8
Exceptional(638)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • North Melbourne
Booked 48 times today
Yeonga uses never been frozen fresh meat boasting highest quality.(However beef brisket and ox tongue are slightly frozen for slicing)Yeonga uses 100% genuine charcoal for extra juiciness of meats. Yeonga can cater any kind of functions with spacious 150 seats and free car park is located in front of restaurant for your convenience.(Any Function is available) In Korean, Yeonga means “Smoke House”. The colored roof in the logo represents the tiles (Giwa) commonly used in the construction of traditional Korean houses.The interior of this restaurant is built on the model of ‘Hanok’ which is the term used to describe houses built using traditional Korean architecture. Korean architecture lends consideration to the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. The structure of hanok is used tiled roofs (giwa) that not only enhanced its functional efficiency, but also possessed great artistic value.
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6. Meatmaiden
4.7
Exceptional(1420)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD
Booked 55 times today
Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.
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7. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD
4.5
Awesome(888)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 62 times today
Founded in 2007, Secret Kitchen brings to the city of Melbourne chinese dining experience the like of which youwon’t find anywhere else in the state. Combining traditional flavours with innovative techniques, an extensive variety of menu items and an incomparable atmosphere, Secret Kitchen offers its guests an inimitable feasting experience. We are awarded one of the top Yum Cha restaurant on Time Out Melbourne and rated 4 stars out of 5 by The Age Good Food Guide. Secret Kitchen is located strategically opposite Her Majesty's Theatre, also serving pre-theatre menus for your before show meal.
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8. Chocolate Buddha
4.6
Exceptional(2898)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 56 times today
Chocolate Buddha is a Japanese inspired eatery in the Heart of Fed Square. We have a Southern Terrace which seats 24 in configurations of 4. We have our Western Terrace which can seat up to 60 guests under fixed umbrellas which overlooks the Digital Facade, The Stage & has great views over Flinders Street & the Melbourne Skyline. This area is available for hire or for Functions up to 100 people. We have a 22 seater SUSHI & EXPRESS TRAIN (which delivers hot food directly to your seat) Our Trains operate Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm. We have a 16 seater dining table which is great for small groups. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering in addition to paper Menus. We Trade Wednesday to Friday from 11:45am and from 11:30am on the Weekends. We look Forward to Welcoming you Soon.
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9. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1345)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 33 times today
Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.
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10. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy
4.3
Awesome(1742)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Fitzroy
Booked 20 times today
Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

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