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35 Restaurants

Updated November 19, 2019

Restaurants:	A Touch of Salt, Cafe Sydney, Cecconi's Flinders Lane…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Modern Australian, Seafood, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Townsville CBD, Sydney CBD, Melbourne CBD…

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A Touch of Salt

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Townsville CBD

1,124 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Fit for Foodies

Best restaurant in town and always a great experience. Great menu and awesome team of staff.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Tropical North Queensland

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Cafe Sydney

$$$$·Seafood·

Sydney CBD

3,084 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

Will not disappoint - everything is exceptional and beyond expectations From the amazing delicious food to the attentive service. Views out of this world- you should treat yourself…Read more

95% recommended

Outdoor Eating in Sydney

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

$$$$·Italian·

Melbourne CBD

468 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Fit for Foodies

Had a brilliant birthday. Thank you to all the staff that made it extra special! Will book here again!

96% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne

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Chocolate Buddha

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

1,201 reviews

Lunch
Outdoor Eating
Special Occasions

Amazing service and stunning food. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great foodie experience.

94% recommended

Gluten Free Options in Melbourne

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Continental Deli Newtown

$$$$·European·

Sydney CBD

545 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions

Food and service was like no other restaurant. Amazing.

97% recommended

Best Food in Sydney City

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David's

$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·

Prahran

537 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

I have been coming here for years and consistently lovely food, staff and ambience. Of note this time - we really appreciated Miranda’s assistance to help accomodate some dietary n…Read more

89% recommended

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Dead Ringer

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Surry Hills

599 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Good quality food. The service at Dead Ringer was beyond reproach. We are from interstate but will definitely come back when in Sydney again.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney

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Donovans

$$$$·Modern Australian·

St Kilda

701 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Romance

This classic never disappoints. The service, the food, the feeling of being the center of attention - even within a room full of people - perfect.

95% recommended

Best Ambience in Melbourne

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Eau De Vie Melbourne

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

Melbourne CBD

583 reviews

Romance
Handcrafted Cocktails
Special Occasions

The decor and the staff all played into the ambience of a prohibition jazz club, our waiter was simply fantastic and the cocktails were well made and balanced. Thanks!

95% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in Melbourne

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Elio's Osteria

$$$$·Italian·

Carindale

922 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions
Outdoor Eating

Live this place. Great suburban restaurant for family celebrations.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Brisbane

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French Saloon

$$$$·European·

Melbourne CBD

289 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Attractive room with nice ambience. Good service. Food excellent. Would return.

94% recommended

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Glasshouse

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Timbumburi

1,072 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Fit for Foodies

Wonderful service, staff were friendly. Food was served within a fast time

97% recommended

Best Ambience in New South Wales

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Kepos & Co

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Waterloo

511 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Outdoor Eating
Fit for Foodies

The food is exceptional. The wine list is a little pricy.

99% recommended

Best Service in Sydney

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Kneading Ruby

$$$$·Italian·

Australia

1,380 reviews

Special Occasions
Group Bookings
Good for a Date

Amazing food definitely a place to visit and take your friends or family out.

97% recommended

Best Service in Exclusive

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LP's Quality Meats

$$$$·Bistro·

Chippendale

356 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighbourhood Gem
Group Bookings

Honey malt sourdough has to be tasted to be believed. Share plates are a reasonable size for as many as six people. The aged steak is cooked to perfection. This is my second visit …Read more

97% recommended

Best Service in Sydney

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Lucy Liu Restaurant

$$$$·Asian·

Melbourne CBD

1,850 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Group Bookings

Fantastic night and Lucy Liu. Food was spot on and arrived so fast, the wait staff were also great and very friendly. Nice to see restaurants returning slowly at such high qual…Read more

92% recommended

Most Booked in Melbourne / Victoria

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Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

$$$$·Asian·

Broadbeach

991 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

Amazing food service and atmosphere.... lovely staff can’t do enough for you. Stayed in Broadbeach and so convenient just walked there. Second time and was excellent both time and …Read more

96% recommended

Best Overall in Gold Coast

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Mjolner Melbourne

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Melbourne CBD

1,154 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Group Bookings

Our server was delightful, and Mjolner was a fantastic experience.

95% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne

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Mjølner Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Redfern

2,189 reviews

Special Occasions
Group Bookings
Good for a Date

Amazing service and experience. Stunning attention to detail from the music to the cutlery. Amazing food and drinks to top it off!

96% recommended

Best Ambience in Sydney

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Osteria di Russo & Russo

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Enmore

702 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

Good food and lovely service. The place is cosy and lovely. Totally recommend to come here for date night or group of friend. Would come back again

98% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney

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Osteria Oggi

$$$$·Italian·

Adelaide City Center

1,769 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Amazing food as always. We love eating at this place, so authentic and delicious

93% recommended

Most Booked in Adelaide

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$·Italian·

South Melbourne

528 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Outdoor Eating
Good for a Date

Amazing pasta!! Fresh and al dente. Scallops entree perfectly cooked. And bombolini for dessert is a must!

84% recommended

Notable Wine List in Inner City South

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Restaurant Hubert

$$$$·French·

Sydney CBD

882 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for a Date

It was our second time here at Hubert and it was absolutely amazing. The food was sensational with professional service from the staffs. Ambiance was great with live jazz music. De…Read more

96% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney

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Rick Shores

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

Burleigh Heads

2,497 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Lunch

Absolutely sensational! Awesome cuisine. Attentive service! We’ll be back again.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Gold Coast

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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

$$$$·Seafood·

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

1,479 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Lunch

Had a wonderful celebration Wednesday 28th July. Food was absolutely superb

95% recommended

Best Food in Sunshine Coast

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Rookie Eatery

$$$$·Australian·

Wollongong

437 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

Was a great night out. Food wonderful, wine great. Even with problems at the sister restaurant, they catered for everyone wonderfully. Looking forward to returning!

94% recommended

Romance in New South Wales

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Sails Noosa

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

1,627 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Romance

I’ve always enjoyed Sails Restaurants it’s been a favourite of mine for 8 years now. I highly recommended dinning here. Great vibes & lovely location on the beach front in Noosa.

95% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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Shobosho

$$$$·Asian·

Adelaide City Center

1,409 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

Great food, great atmosphere, staff was not knowledgeable and slow and didn’t look happy to be there.

91% recommended

Hot Spot in Adelaide

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Smith & Daughters

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Fitzroy

1,258 reviews

Vegan
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

It was the perfect experience. Every waiter was experienced in each meal. They were very friendly and easily approachable.

95% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne

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Sum Yung Guys

$$$$·Asian·

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

3,725 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Lunch

The food and service was exceptional cant wait to go back

94% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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The Cape Kitchen

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Phillip Island

780 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Lunch

The food is fresh, well presented and service excellent. Wine is locally sourced and matched to the menu well.

97% recommended

Scenic View in Victoria

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The Peacock Den

$$$$·Mediterranean·

The Basin

343 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighbourhood Gem
Romance

Lovely dinner for our date night! Food was so good!

97% recommended

Best Overall in Eastern Suburbs

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The Woodhouse Restaurant

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Bendigo

1,369 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Fit for Foodies

great service, great food, great wine choices,another great night out at the WOODHOUSE

98% recommended

Romance in Victoria

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Tinamba Hotel

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Tinamba

631 reviews

Special Occasions
Lunch
Fit for Foodies

We love dining here and significantly for special occasions. The food, service and premises are wonderful and give you a sense of "class" which is difficult to find nowadays. The…Read more

96% recommended

Best Ambience in Victoria

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