TOP 10 MELBOURNE RESTAURANTS

Restaurants that benefit Melbourne City

Fifteen Restaurant

- 115-117 Collins Street

This restaurant aid's disadvantaged adolescents and helps them become the chef they have always wanted to be when no one else wanted to help them.

 

Hare Krishna Movement

- 197 Dunks Street, Albert Park
The Hare Krishna Movement prepares sanctified vegetarian meals that are served 3 times a day for free. The cooking is treated with love and respect.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Charcoal Lane Restaurant

- 136 Gertude Street, Fitzroy

Charcoal Lane Restaurant enables disadvantaged and young aboriginal people to gain experience in an integrated program.

 
 
 
 

River's (Cruises and Tours)

- 241-243 Normanby Road, South Melbourne
When on the Rivers Boat you are presented with an amazing lunch or dinner and many of the proceeds go towards funding schools and charity events. There are 5 different boats you can choose out of and you can even go whale watching.

Melbourne's Best

Jelly Beans


Melbourne's best Jelly beans are found in the Victorian Market, 513 Elizabeth Street. Usually the store is located half way down the aisle in shed B. The stall has no name but it also sells nougat, and South African Food. The Jelly beans are in large packets for only $3.50 They are extremely tasty and most of them are stuck together.

Steak


Mediterraneo Restaurant was awarded Melbourne's Best Steak Restaurant. The Steak is cooked to perfection on a custom-made mallee-root grill and the restaurant also has seafood on offer. Mediterraneo is located 116 Bridport Street in Albert Park which is a 5 minute tram journey from Melbourne's CBD.

Cupcakes


Little cupcakes is a small store located in DeGraves Street. It is shop 7 and always has a constant flow of people out the door. The cupcakes are as cheap as $2 and always have a unique design on the top.

Crepes


Aix Cafe Creperie Salon has the best crepes in Melbourne. It is located in Centre Place, store number 24. This is a popular cafe and also sells hot drinks to any members of the public.

Chocolate


Koko Black and Haigh's definitely have the best Chocolate in Melbourne. They both have a large variety of carefully crafted chocolate. Koko black's shop number is number 4 in The Royal Arcade. Haigh's has stores all over Melbourne city, in Collins Street, Swanston Street, The Block Arcade and many more.

Melbourne's Best Laneways

Melbourne has many lane ways and alley ways that even people who work around the corner don't know about. These narrow enclaves have every type of restaurant, cafe, bar or boutique. They all have a homely feel about them and the prices are extremely cheap. It is unexpectedly busy in these areas of the city even though so little people know about them. Every detail means something to someone which makes you feel extremely looked after.

Centre Place has shops like the AIX Creperie & Salon which is a small french cafe that has many different crepes on offer, it also has Cafe Number 5 and the Portuguese and Spanish Restaurant Lorca.

De Graves Street has many small food stores such as; Little Cupcakes, Waffle on and it is known for its coffee. De Grands Street isn't as compact as Centre Place but it is still a place where many people gather. There are tables down the middle like an alternative food court.

Hardware Lane is sophisticated, modern and a great place to dine out at night. Lunchtimes are quiet but it is still a great place for you and your girlfriends to get together for a chat. Restaurants like The Mill, Invita, Vailetto and many more are all down Hardware Lane.

Restaurant of the month!!

Chill on Ice Lounge:
The coolest place in Melbourne, turn a night from memorable to unforgettable at the Chill on Ice Lounge. Enjoy a drink surrounded by more than 30 tonnes of sculpted ice and state of the art lighting which engrosses you right into the Arctic experience in the middle of Melbourne. While rugged up in ski jackets and mittens you are served arctic themed cocktails and fruit drinks served in ice sculpted glasses.

This experience is unique and an opportunity of a life time at a low price of $40 for 30 minutes including beverage. Make a booking before or after your meal in the city.
296 Russel Street

Top Vegetarian Restaurants

Vegie bar

Located: 380 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Trading hours:
Monday – Friday 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday- Sunday 9am to 10pm

Vege2go vegetarian take away food store:

Located: 452 Lygon street, Brunswick east.

Vegan friendly

Trading hours:

Mon-fri 7:30 am to 8pm

Saturday 7:30 pm to 6pm

Enlightened Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant.

Located: 113 Queens bridge street, Southbank.

Trading hours:

Lunch: Mon- sat 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner: Mon- Thu and Sun 5:30 am- 10pm
Fri and Sat 5:30pm – 11pm

White Lotus Vegetarian restaurant

Located: 185 Victoria street, west Melbourne.

Trading hours: Tuesday- Sunday 5:30pm to 10pm

Gopals.

Located: 139 Swanston street.

11:30 am - 8:30 pm, Mon - Sat

Sister restaurant:
C r o s s w a y s

1st Floor, 123 Swanston Street, Melbourne
11:30 am - 2: 30 pm, Mon - Sat

Melbourne University Food Co-op: union building level 1,

University of Melbourne. Sunday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Monday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Tuesday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Friday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:30pm

 

Lentil as anything

Located: 1st Heliers street, Melbourne.

Trading hours: Mon-sun: 9am-9:30

 

 

 

Moroccan soup bar

Located:Fitzroy North 183 St Georges Rd
Tuesday to Saturday 6pm-10pm

 
 
 
 
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Veggie kitchen

Located: 159 Georges road, Northcote
Tuesday to Sunday- 5pm to 10 pm



 

 

 

Pre Theatre Restaurants

Federici Cafe

-          163 Spring Street, Princess Theatre Foyer

Prix Fixe menu, $39 per person

The Federici Cafe Restaurant Bar is located at the iconic Princess Theatre on Spring Street.  Named after the famous Federici ghost who is "said" to live at the Theatre, the cafe restaurant bar is popular for a coffee, a relaxing breakfast or a business lunch and is open Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm. 

The Hotel Windsor

-          111 Spring Street

-          2 Course $38 per person

   Are you looking for a memorable and elegant dining experience? Then The Hotel Windsor restaurant is the place for you! With its amazing service and cuisine this restaurant does not pretend it is special, it simply is.  

Essence Restaurant at the Marriott

-          Lonsdale Street

-          2 Course $35 per person, includes a glass of house wine

-          3 Course $45 per person, includes a glass of house wine

    Essence restaurant embraces the best of Victoria’s local seasonal produce to create inspired dishes from traditional to modern. It serves a wagyu beef burger which is one of the finest meats you will ever taste. 

Oyster Little Bourke

35 Little Bourke Street

2 Course $35, with house wine

3 course $45, with house wine

This restaurant serves not just only freshly caught Australian oysters, but a selection of 5 amazing juicy meats aswell. The oysters are to die for and you get to have the full experience by picking them out yourself,

Punch Lane Wine Bar Restaurant

-          45 Little Bourke Street

-          Pre/Post Approximately $30-$40 per person

      

    An excellent selection of cheese and wine by the glass. For over 10 years, Punch Lane has been regarded as one of Melbourne's leading wine bars set in the heart of the city's bustling theatre district.

Gluten Free Restaurants

 Mamasita (all gluten free)
Level 1, 11 Collins Street
A Mexican restaurant inspired by foreign travel and the experience of fast and fresh international staple foods.
www.mamasita.com.au 

Allegro Restaurant205 Collins Street
Find a natural atmosphere and menu known for its freshness and simplicity at Allegro.
The award winning restaurant features open kitchens and wood fired oven. www.westin.com.au/melbourne/dining-allegro.html

Grill Steak Seafood66 Hardware Lane
The extensive menu features a speciality of 30 day dry aged steak available in five different cuts and a generous seafood selection, while a live jazz band can ensure your experience at Grill Steak Seafood extends far beyond a simple meal.
 www.grillsteakseafood.com.au

Mitre Tavern Steakhouse5 Bank Place
This steakhouse is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality aged and cooked steak they possibly can make. Their chef can accommodate any special dietary requirements.
www.mitretavern.com.au/restaurant/menu.htm

The Mill

71 Hardware Lane Is refreshingly low-key and provides an ambient atmosphere with impeccable service.
www.themillrestaurant.com.au

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Dear Melbourne's food lovers and tourists!


WELCOME to Sophie Gosch, Emily Duckham, Georgia Scott and Ruby-Maree Greig-Hurtig's food guide to Melbourne. This blog is about the wonderful dining experiences that Melbourne City has to offer!

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