Best Lunch Restaurants in Preston

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1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3161)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 63 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.

2. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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3. Bodega Underground

4.4

Awesome(1519)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.

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4. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(84)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 31 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

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5. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(814)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 13 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

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6. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3

Awesome(779)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 81 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.

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7. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1687)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 30 times today

Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

8. Marquis of Lorne

4.8

Exceptional(322)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 11 times today

Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions. Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a specialevent, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that willkeep you coming back time and time again.All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au

9. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 5 times today

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

10. Dexter

4.8

Exceptional(203)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Preston

Booked 18 times today

DEXTER is a no rules approach to American BBQ brought to you by Adam Goldblatt, Sam and Tom Peasnell. Our meatery features the best Australian produce which is treated the right way. Chefs Tom (Pitt Cue Co, London) and Adam (Homeslice, London) pay homage to the low and slow traditions of American BBQ utilising smoking, chargrill techniques and pair this with flavours from Mexico, China, France and alike. The philosophy is a meat first approach, where a dish is formulated from the unique characteristics of the meat (or vegetable) for a truly unique meat experience. Think salted caramel ribs, hot meat donuts and dry aged Ribeye's.

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Kai
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was delicious and cooked just right - the steak was a perfect medium-rare, the pasta was al-dente, the cocktails were great and the dessert was delectable.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Chalana
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came here for the second time and it did not disappoint. We had the feed me menu and we were stuffed towards the end. The entire experience was made more memorable by our lovely server Katherine! She was so friendly and attentive and made the entire experience more pleasant. Will definitely be returning for a third time!
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Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Susan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s lovely that we were greeted twice by two separate wait staff who were very friendly, but then it took time to get their attention to order. Food was amazing but with items the delicious Betel Leaf with Prawn, we really needed some wipes to clean sticky fingers. We did our best with napkins, but as an entree I felt sticky for the remainder of the meal. Awesome restaurant and there was a lovely American girl, should have got her name, but she was the hostess that I would like to see in my organisation, where I working on guest experience standards. I will be back!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Maz
Gold Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Highly Recommend!!! Best location, great views, delicious food but what makes it is the amazing staff!!!
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Johnny's Green RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.2
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Lee
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
My friend and I had the most delightful lunch today. The service was impeccable and warm. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7

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358 restaurants available nearby

1. Hochi Mama CBD

2. The European

3. Bodega Underground

4. Johnny's Green Room

5. The Carlton Wine Room

6. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

7. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

8. Marquis of Lorne

9. Bistra

10. Dexter

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