50 Melbourne Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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Whether you're taking mom out for a treat or enjoying a Sunday lunch with friends, these restaurants are perfect for Mother's Day. From kid-friendly favorites to brunch-worthy hotspots, we'll help you find the perfect place to celebrate.

50 Restaurants

Updated April 10, 2019

Restaurants:	Ishizuka, Tinamba Hotel, The Carlton Wine Room…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Japanese, Modern Australian, European…
Neighborhoods:	Melbourne CBD, Tinamba, Carlton…

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Ishizuka

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

41 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasions
Authentic

Fine dining atmosphere, detail on the presentation on the food, can't get any better Japanese food in Melbourne

97% recommended

3 people mentioned the Kaiseki

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Tinamba Hotel

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Tinamba

321 reviews

Worth the Drive
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Excellent knowledgeable staff. Food was Devine. The setting is perfect.

99% recommended

Best Value in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Affogato

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The Carlton Wine Room

$$$$·European·

Carlton

208 reviews

Notable Wine List
Good for a Date
Special Occasions

Enjoyed everything about The Carlton Wine Room. Food was outstanding as was the wine selection. Also the staff were fantastic, can't wait to go back.

97% recommended

Notable Wine List in Melbourne / Victoria

4 people mentioned the Croquettes

Table for 2 today

Tokyo Tina

$$$$·Japanese·

Windsor

108 reviews

Casual
Fun
Good for a Date

Delicious vegan degustation menu which was great value for money

93% recommended

Best Overall in Eastern Suburbs

1 people mentioned the Aperol Spritz

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Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard

$$$$·Australian·

Milawa

284 reviews

Lunch
Worth the Drive
Special Occasions

A quiet day at the restaurant. Service attentive, food very good and wine prices very reasonable. We would dine there again when in that part of the world.

96% recommended

Lunch in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Barramundi

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$·Italian·

South Melbourne

287 reviews

Good for a Date
Authentic
Neighbourhood Gem

Expensive but delicious! An favorite spot, will definitely be back!

96% recommended

Neighbourhood Gem in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Agnolotti

Table for 2 today

Noir Restaurant

$$$$·French·

Richmond

196 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Great food and impeccable service we would highly recommend Noir

95% recommended

Best Overall in Inner East

2 people mentioned the Bread Roll

Table for 2 today

Captain Moonlite

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Anglesea

395 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Worth the Drive

Greeted and farewelled by staff. Very pleasant waiter with good suggestions. No attitude and no pressure - just as it should be. Thank you.

98% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

8 people mentioned the Calamari

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - Crown Melbourne

$$$$·British·

Southbank

2,458 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List

Hard to describe in words...

93% recommended

Best Service in Melbourne / Victoria

17 people mentioned the Bloody Mary

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Smith & Daughters

$$$$·Italian·

Fitzroy

953 reviews

Vegan
Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine

Beautiful food - interesting combinations of ingredients. Great to have ordered the banquet to try a wider range of dishes but to have each dish come individually so that we could …Read more

94% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne / Victoria

12 people mentioned the Ragu

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Terrace Restaurant at All Saints Estate

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Wahgunyah

164 reviews

Special Occasions
Lunch
Worth the Drive

Great lunch, beautiful food and excellent service. We had the two coarses with matched wine which was divine. As All Saints club members we had not dined at the restaurant before ,…Read more

99% recommended

Modern Australian in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Gnocchi

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St Andrews Beach Brewery

$$$$·Brewery·

Fingal

411 reviews

Group Bookings
Lunch
Outdoor Eating

Super friendly and accommodating staff. Everything was so easy with big group. Thanks

98% recommended

Group Bookings in Melbourne / Victoria

5 people mentioned the Calamari Salad

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Bluestone American BBQ

$$$$·Barbecue·

Coburg

136 reviews

Comfort Food
Casual
Group Bookings

It is a very small restaurant so definitely book!! They are very quick to serve your food and it is good serve sizes. And just soo yummy!! Would definately go back! It is very dark…Read more

96% recommended

Best Overall in Northern Suburbs

2 people mentioned the Bbq Sauce

Table for 2 today

Epocha Restaurant

$$$$·European·

Melbourne CBD

369 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Food service outstanding. Should have at least two hats. Our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Xx

93% recommended

Best Food in Inner City

3 people mentioned the Slow Roasted

Table for 2 today

Oriental Tea House - Chapel St

$$$$·Chinese·

South Yarra

214 reviews

Good for a Date
Group Bookings
Casual

We have been a number of times to this address and the city address and both never fail to deliver. We were there to celebrate my partners birthday with her family. The food and th…Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in Inner East

19 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

Top Paddock Cafe

$$$$·Café·

Richmond

72 reviews

Brunch
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

Awesome. I met two of my girlfriends and our three babies. They were really accommodating with the three babies. We had three high chairs and had to microwave food and fill bottles…Read more

92% recommended

Brunch in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Beef Brisket

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The Main Corner

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

Upwey

56 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

As always the food was delicious and the service very friendly. Thanks for a lovely night

98% recommended

2 people mentioned the Pepper Calamari

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Hanoi Hannah New Quarter

$$$$·Vietnamese·

Richmond

84 reviews

Group Bookings
Casual
Fit for Foodies

Super tasty food. Location is great, service is good as per usual. Loved the food. Would go there again.

94% recommended

Best Overall in Inner East

1 people mentioned the Calamari

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Hell of the North

$$$$·French·

Fitzroy

279 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

This is our go to restaurant whenever we have a special occasion. It's an intimate space with flawless service, excellent food and a great drinks list. We almost always go the 'fee…Read more

91% recommended

Romance in Melbourne / Victoria

4 people mentioned the Gnocchi

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David's

$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·

Prahran

360 reviews

Lunch
Special Occasions
Group Bookings

As ever the food was fantastic and plentiful. Packed but service was prompt and well managed. Accommodated our 2 and nearly 4 year olds without a problem

93% recommended

Best Service in Inner East

26 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

Bam Bam Italian

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Avonsleigh / Emerald

179 reviews

Child Friendly
Lunch
Worth the Drive

We celebrated a birthday in a private room, fantastic food and service. Thankyou Bam Bam Italian !!!

95% recommended

Afternoon Coffee in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Garlic Pizza

Table for 2 today

Assaggini

$$$$·Italian·

Mornington

316 reviews

Tapas
Good for a Date
Special Occasions

Great restuarant. Wonderful atmosphere. Wonderful food and service,and superb cocktails. The bar waitress with the black hair was particularly outstanding!

94% recommended

Good Vegetarian Options in Melbourne / Victoria

5 people mentioned the Calamari

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Hogget Kitchen

$$$$·Australian·

Warragul

237 reviews

Local Ingredients
Special Occasions
Scenic View

We had a lovely evening. Everything was perfect. Food was delicious, staff very attentive and friendly. Thank you.

96% recommended

Best Food in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Artichoke Soup

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The Girl & Bull

$$$$·Australian·

Mount Eliza

202 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Great food. And staff were so friendly. Great atmosphere.

95% recommended

Best Overall in Mornington Peninsula

2 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 today

Hellenic Republic Brunswick

$$$$·Greek·

Brunswick / Brunswick East

489 reviews

Authentic
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

Consistently great.

92% recommended

15 people mentioned the Lamb Shoulder

Table for 2 today

Graze Family Bistro

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sale

97 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Group Bookings
Casual

Amazing service, amazing food & amazing atmosphere

94% recommended

Live Sports in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Bread Roll

Table for 2 today

Kisume

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

1,011 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Went for a friend's birthday dinner and we had the degustation option while facing the hot food kitchen. It was a nice experience and the food was quite outstanding.

88% recommended

Japanese in Melbourne / Victoria

24 people mentioned the Omakase

Table for 2 today

Eleni's Kitchen + Bar

$$$$·Greek·

Yarraville

71 reviews

Authentic
Special Occasions
Comfort Food

Awesome Food, Good Value. This was is a return booking and we were not disapointed

91% recommended

2 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 today

Rumi Restaurant

$$$$·Middle Eastern·

Brunswick / Brunswick East

438 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Authentic

Tuesday’s are quiet. Food better than Hellenic Republic.

95% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Northern Suburbs

16 people mentioned the Lamb Shoulder

Table for 2 today

Le Parisien

$$$$·French·

Geelong / Geelong West

141 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Fantastic service, delicious food and wonderful ambience. Always feels like a special occasion when we go here

89% recommended

2 people mentioned the Chicken Roulade

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Waterfront Southgate

$$$$·Seafood·

Southbank

397 reviews

Waterfront
Outdoor Eating
Special Occasions

Favourite place for delicious food and outstanding service, and they charged my phone. Thank you!

94% recommended

Outdoor Eating in Melbourne / Victoria

6 people mentioned the Paella

Table for 2 today

Mercetta

$$$$·Breakfast·

Mornington

35 reviews

Brunch
Lunch
Group Bookings

Absolutely amazing! Got a nice big table for 4, massively busy on a Sunday, but was so happy with the service and prompt attention. Would go back in a heartbeat if in the area for …Read more

93% recommended

2 people mentioned the Smoked Salmon

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Rococo Acland Street

$$$$·Italian·

St Kilda

336 reviews

Casual
Group Bookings
Good for a Date

The lasagna was amazing but my meal the spaguetti with meatballs was cold. Otherwise drinks were good and service was excellent

95% recommended

Pre/post theatre in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Calamari Salad

Table for 2 today

Bhang

$$$$·Contemporary Indian·

Brunswick / Brunswick East

200 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Spicy
Good for a Date

Not authentic Indian but good fusion food. Love the place

94% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne / Victoria

5 people mentioned the Thali

Table for 2 today

St Leonards Vineyard Café

$$$$·Café·

Wahgunyah

23 reviews

Outdoor Eating
Lunch
Scenic View

Great music great variety and quality of wine fantastic food and friendly and knowable staff

95% recommended

1 people mentioned the Cheese Platter

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Coombe The Melba Estate

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Yarra Valley

973 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

I love the ambience and history of the Coombe Estate. We did the garden tour which was wonderful, getting a bit of history and insights into Dame Nellie Melba the person. Also, the…Read more

93% recommended

Lunch in Melbourne / Victoria

22 people mentioned the High Tea

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Ezard at Levantine Hill - All Day Dining

$$$$·Modern European·

Yarra Valley

186 reviews

Lunch
Special Occasions
Worth the Drive

The service was fabulous, the meal , grazing was delicious however the steak tartare was not widely enjoyed .

Sunday Lunch in Melbourne / Victoria

4 people mentioned the Lamb Pita

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Gazi

$$$$·Greek·

Melbourne CBD

1,681 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Casual

Nice choice for business lunch. We enjoyed food and ambiance. Great flavours and wine list

87% recommended

Disabled Access in Melbourne / Victoria

56 people mentioned the Souvlaki

Table for 2 today

Stokehouse St Kilda Beach

$$$$·Australian·

St Kilda

871 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Special Occasions

Stokehouse is always sublime.....food, service and ambience!

86% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

16 people mentioned the Fish Chip

Table for 2 today

The Grand Hotel Warrandyte

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Warrandyte

443 reviews

Lunch
Casual
Group Bookings

We were a party of seven celebrating travelling overseas. We all had a fantastic time whilst at the Grand enjoying good food and company. Comments were made that the drinks were ge…Read more

93% recommended

Group Bookings in Inner East

5 people mentioned the Barramundi

Table for 2 today

Greensborough RSL

$$$$·Bistro·

Melbourne CBD

192 reviews

Casual
Group Bookings
Good for Birthdays

The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is always yummy!

94% recommended

Disabled Access in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Edge Geelong

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Geelong / Geelong West

107 reviews

Waterfront
Casual
Lunch

Good location, food was nice. Good size meals. Service a little slow at the bar and to the table. But the space was nice with good views.

92% recommended

Hot Spot in Melbourne / Victoria

1 people mentioned the Angus Beef

Table for 2 today

Hotel Argentina

$$$$·Greek·

Williamstown

600 reviews

Group Bookings
Lunch
Casual

Good selection menu. Great location and fit out. Staff where great, meals a little pricey for what they are but care and effort put into the flavours. Will definitely come back

88% recommended

21 people mentioned the Lamb Shoulder

Table for 2 today

The Rocks Mornington

$$$$·Seafood·

Mornington

573 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Lunch

Location we knew would be perfect.!! Atmosphere was good until screaming kid from far table, which customers apologised, hold already finished and were paying the bill. 👍.. Atmos…Read more

87% recommended

Best Overall in Mornington Peninsula

12 people mentioned the Fish Chip

Table for 2 today

Wah Wah Gee

$$$$·Asian·

Geelong / Geelong West

499 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Good for a Date

It was a surprise birthday dinner

89% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

15 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

District North

$$$$·Breakfast·

Moonee Ponds

24 reviews

Brunch
Lunch
Casual

Awesome once again. Apple crumble porridge was divine. Coffee is heaven, absolutely my favourite place in Melbourne for breakfast 😋❤️

83% recommended

1 people mentioned the Apple Crumble

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Healesville Hotel

$$$$·Australian·

Yarra Valley

165 reviews

Sunday Lunch
Worth the Drive
Cosy

The menu was exceptional. All courses were absolutely fantastic. Great ambience and very good service. It never disappoints.

83% recommended

Most Booked in Yarra Valley

4 people mentioned the Gnocchi

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radii restaurant & bar

$$$$·Australian·

East Melbourne

69 reviews

Romance
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays

Fantastic service and the food was amazing! Cockatails and atmosphere were very enjoyable in the bar area too!

4 people mentioned the High Tea

Table for 2 today

Builders Arms Hotel Bistro

$$$$·Australian·

Fitzroy

278 reviews

Casual
Group Bookings
Sunday Lunch

I very much enjoyed my lunch at the Bistro. The atmosphere was relaxed and I really appreciated the low noise level. It was refreshing to have a meal and be able to chat with fri…Read more

85% recommended

10 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

Woolshed

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Docklands

129 reviews

Waterfront
Casual
Scenic View

Our dining at the Woolshed was to celebrate my wife's birthday. Food was excellent, wine was OK but my first glass of red wine had a good amount of residue left in the bottom of th…Read more

93% recommended

1 people mentioned the Burger Patty

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