Best Hot Spot Restaurants in East Melbourne

298 restaurants available nearby

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1. Geppetto Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Melbourne

Booked 6 times today

Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.

2. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1049)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 61 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

3. Corner Hotel

4.5

Awesome(307)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Richmond

Booked 31 times today

Corner Hotel is a beloved spot in Melbourne, known for its lively atmosphere and fantastic food. Reviews consistently mention the great vibe, with many customers recommending it as a place to meet before a concert or sporting event. The pub offers a contemporary menu and a selection of craft beers. It's the perfect place for anyone who loves pub food and music.

4. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 92 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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5. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.5

Awesome(1092)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 52 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

6. Mt View Hotel

4.5

Awesome(119)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Richmond

Booked 16 times today

Just a short walk from Melbourne’s sporting district, Richmond’s award-winning Mt View Hotel seamlessly merges classic sports pub and crafty cocktails to bring you the best of everything. Whether you’re heading to the game or settling in for the evening, our downstairs public bar is a friendly, relaxed environment perfect for meeting with friends, watching live sports, or grabbing a bite to eat. If you’re after cocktails and craft beer, head on up to the roof for an unforgettable experience. A BAR ABOVE is one of Melbourne’s premier rooftop bars, boasting 360 degree views of our amazing city skyline. Recently voted the city's best sports pub by Time Out Melbourne, stop by and check out what's got everyone talking about this Richmond icon yet again.

7. Lamaro's Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(871)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • South Melbourne

Booked 17 times today

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality." Tony Leonard, 3AW https://bit.ly/36XkQbdBroadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 20203AW'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

8. The Orrong Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(439)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Armadale

Booked 36 times today

Classic Australian Pub lovingly restored with a tasty traditional menu

9. Kiss & Tell

4.6

Exceptional(426)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 36 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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10. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

4.5

Awesome(157)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Fitzroy

Booked 7 times today

Quality driven local pub using artisan ingredients and a rustic yet finessed style of cooking, with a well- known generosity of both portions and flavour, alongside plenty of cold beer on tap and always a warm welcome.

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Best Hot Spot Restaurants in East Melbourne

Price

Cuisine (20 of 77)

298 restaurants available nearby

1. Geppetto Trattoria

2. Mount Erica Hotel

3. Corner Hotel

4. Hochi Mama CBD

5. Hochi Mama Richmond

6. Mt View Hotel

7. Lamaro's Hotel

8. The Orrong Hotel

9. Kiss & Tell

10. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

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