Best Casual Restaurants in Melbourne CBD

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1. Dom's Social Club

4.8

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Melbourne CBD

Booked 4 times today

Doms is a no frills, 3 level pizza wonderland from the crew that bought you Peaches, Cheek, Dexter & Takeaway Pizza. GOOD PIZZA, GOOD WINES, GOOD TIMES. Level 1 - Pizzeria/Restaurant Level 2 - Pool RoomLevel 3 - Walk-in Outdoor Rooftop BarFood is available on all 3 levels 🍕 Dining at Doms - It's old school and inviting. A menu of slow fermented wood fired sourdough pizza, alongside tasty snacks and a very deep wine list. The perfect venue for that date, that birthday, that catch up. Social, familiar, honest and good. Hot tip: drink Lambrusco, eat the salami! Please note unfortunately we do not have disabled access.

2. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 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.

3. Pinchy's

4.5

Awesome(142)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Melbourne’s best Champagne bar & Seafood restaurant now includes meat into the menu with new Executive Chef Pieter Buijsse. Pinchy’s seafood restaurant and champagne bar is a seaside oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Inviting our guests to experience typically indulgent delectables such as lobster rolls, our new Wagyu beef burger with smoked crispy tuna bacon, we seek to make the finer flavours in life more accessible, encouraging our guests to enjoy shared dishes in a casual style.Located in bustling Bourke Street, Pinchy’s boasts one of Melbourne’s favourite balcony bar destinations, with an insta-worthy interior to boot. So if seafood and champagne, cocktails or chablis tickles your fancy, you know where to find us.

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4. Blacksmith Bar and Grill

4.6

Exceptional(227)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Contemporary Australian grill with a great view.Join us, overlooking Melbourne's city skyline at our relaxed and modern Australian bar and grill. The perfect spot for a memorable dinner date, a delicious wine or a small, lively gathering with a group of friends. Experience impressive views and a feast of fire-cooked, locally sourced food where our steak is the main event.

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5. Thai Tide - Melbourne CBD

4.4

Awesome(229)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Regional Thai Restaurant | Local Produce | Australian and International Wines | Classic Cocktails | Grilled Over FireLocated in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Thai Tide offers an authentic Thai dining experience, perfect for casual dining, date night, business lunches, corporate dinners, after-work gatherings, and hosting events. We serve signature dishes like Patthalung Fried Chicken, Braised Beef Massamun Curry, and Charcoal Grilled Porterhouse with Thai Chilli Relish. Whether it's a casual meal or a special occasion, pair your dish with a curated selection of Australian and international wines or Thai-inspired cocktails. Open seven days for lunch and dinner, Thai Tide provides a unique culinary journey for every occasion.

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6. Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill

4.7

Exceptional(99)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Melbourne CBD

Booked 1 time today

A TASTE TO REMEMBERA redefined Casual dining spot in an elegant premium ambiance offering contemporary Australian Fusion and Multi-Cuisine and specializing in BBQ, ribs, steaks and grills with a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment that promises an amazing and memorable dining experience, value for money accompanied with uncompromising bespoke warm service. Ginger Olive Restaurant and Grill is in the heart of Melbourne Central Business District, located in iconic Flinders Lane Dining District. Ginger Olive has been awarded Travelers Choice by TripAdvisor. The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. Restaurant Guru recommends Ginger Olive as Best BBQ Restaurant in Melbourne.

7. The Moat

4.8

Exceptional(315)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Enjoy an Italian escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of Melbourne. Set in the basement of the State Library.Our new menu reflects the Italian heritage of our two owners, Paul and Rosie, and of our head chef Monica. Together, they have created authentic dishes that are hand-made with seasonal local produce, simplicity and love.Our family welcomes yours to join us.

8. Mesa Verde

4.6

Exceptional(381)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Finding harmony between authenticity and originality is something that first ignited the flame at Mesa Verde back in 2013 and continues to feed it today. While it’s fairly evident that an affinity for Mexican food and agave spirits is at the helm of what we do, our city’s rank on the culinary frontier has brought with it a particular nose for experimentation. So, since we’re very literally in the heart of Melbourne up here on the sixth floor of Curtin House, high above the city’s jugular Swanston Street, we feel it’s our responsibility to highlight what Mexican dining (and drinking) looks like in the eyes of the modern Melburnian. $10 Margaritas 4pm - 6pm daily.

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9. Dodee Paidang Little Collins

4.5

Awesome(55)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 times today

Dodee Paidang Little Collins brings our widest range of Thai Street food to you. The site is great for groups or couples. Come in for a quick lunch or stay and enjoy the company.Every selection of Thai food from our Tom Yum noodles, Salads, Grilled, to Desserts. Order individually or share the authentic tastes with your best mates.Acoustic music Fridays and Saturdays.Minimum booking is 4 people.

10. French Saloon

4.8

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

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Amy
Tropical North Queensland •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
the food is really good, but you’ll wait ages for it. Our waiter was nice enough but presumably spread too thin because we didn’t see him often. When we were like 40 mins into waiting for mains he came up and asked if we were waiting for mains.. not sure what else we would be doing there for that long haha. One of our party got the fish which was listed as coming with potato millefeuille, but it came out with chips - they were nice enough chips, and at that point we’d been waiting ages so we weren’t going to kick up a fuss about it but we were surprised nobody mentioned there’d be a replacement when it was ordered.
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Pinchy'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Melbourne CBD
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4.5
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WendyVIP
Victoria •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
This is the second time we have been for Christmas lunch and again it was faultless. The quality of the food and service was outstanding. The seafood was exceptional quality as was the rest of the food. It was also plentiful, being re-stocked regularly. The desserts were to die for! Couldn’t recommend highly enough. We will definitely be back!
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Blacksmith Bar and GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Filment
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
The bone marrow fried rice and fried chicken were delicious. Can’t wait to bring my other friends here!
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Thai Tide - Melbourne CBDPrice: Expensive• Thai• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Ranj
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Excellent food, excellent service. We had dinner there for our wedding anniversary it was a wonderful experience.
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Trattoria EmiliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Matthew
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Arranged a reunion with a group of good friends. Seamless booking experience, excellent service, and good food. I hope we didn’t laugh too loud because we had an absolute ball.
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Dom's Social ClubPrice: Moderate• Continental• Melbourne CBD
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4.8

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211 restaurants available nearby

1. Dom's Social Club

2. Trattoria Emilia

3. Pinchy's

4. Blacksmith Bar and Grill

5. Thai Tide - Melbourne CBD

6. Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill

7. The Moat

8. Mesa Verde

9. Dodee Paidang Little Collins

10. French Saloon

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