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1. Naughtons Parkville Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Parkville

Booked 22 times today

Set in the leafy suburb of Parkville, Naughtons is just a stones throw from Melbourne University, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Princes Park and Melbourne Zoo.With all the traditional pub classics and so much more. We pride ourselves on where our food comes from using local, seasonal produce.

2. Residence

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$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Parkville

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Residence, a dining experience built on passion, innovation, and a deep respect for the hospitality industry. Founded by Nathen Doyle and Cameron Earl, Residence is more than just a restaurant—it is a space dedicated to education, creativity, and exceptional service.Nathen Doyle has spent over 20 years in hospitality, playing a pivotal role in launching venues such as Heartattack and Vine, Sunhands, and the events company Good Booze. Blind. His deep understanding of service and operations, combined with a passion for fostering the next generation of industry professionals, drives Residence’s mission forward.Cameron Earl’s career spans across renowned establishments like Carlton Wine Room, Almond Milk Co, Embla, Tommy Collins, and St. Ali. With extensive background in restaurant management, beverage curation, and hospitality innovation, Cameron brings a passionate approach to redefining industry standards and reshaping the future of the industry.

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 118 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.

4. Yeonga Korean BBQ

4.8

Exceptional(638)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • North Melbourne

Booked 55 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.

5. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1345)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 36 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.

6. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1257)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 78 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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7. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.5

Awesome(888)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 55 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.

8. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1420)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 65 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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9. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.7

Exceptional(100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 51 times today

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.

10. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(592)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 55 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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Ddb
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an amazing time at Hochi Muma. The food was next level. Our waitress Mariah was a true gem. She explained our food choices, guiding us to try a couple of dishes. Book early as ours was last minute and we could only get an outside table. Brilliant experience.
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Manuela
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely amazing experience at Naughton’s hotel. A perfect venue to celebrate a milestone birthday or any significant occasion. The private dining room is stunning, the food was faultless and the service incredible. A big thank you to lovely Akira who looked after us all so well and contributed to making our celebration so memorable. Overall 10 out of 10! Thank you
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Naughtons Parkville HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Parkville
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4.8
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Hossein
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very good experience overall, great service and food, interesting that there is no vegetable options for bbq, also a bit pricey.
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Yeonga Korean BBQPrice: Expensive• Asian• North Melbourne
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4.8
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TomVIP
Portland / Oregon •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Apr 2025
The recommendations by our server were very good in selection and options. the wine choices complimented are food.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8

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