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1. Straight Outta Saigon
4.6
Exceptional(1137)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 28 times today
Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!
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2. Serai Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(638)
Price: Very Expensive
• Filipino • Melbourne CBD
Booked 33 times today
When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.​At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.
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3. Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana
4.5
Awesome(1126)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 39 times today
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana in the Melbourne CBD is serving rustic and authentic Italian food like its meant to be – flavoursome, simple and made with a healthy dose of Italian passion. The chefs behind this Manchester Lane restaurant are dedicated to following traditional recipes (just like Nonna used), using their knowledge from homeland Italy and adding just a touch of gourmet modernity. Freshly made pasta is undoubtedly the star of the show at Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, ranging from gnocchi and tagliatelle to fettuccine and pappardelle. Yet the menu also offers rustic pizzas, traditional mains and homemade desserts that will satisfy any guest – especially when enjoyed alongside the Italian and Australian wines available. Better yet, the service and atmosphere of Maccaroni is both genuine and inviting. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this restaurant is understandably popular and making an advance booking is highly recommended.
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4. Makan
4.7
Exceptional(621)
Price: Expensive
• Indonesian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 5 times today
Makan is an Indonesian restaurant in the heart of Melbourne CBD by Tasia & Gracia Seger, the winner of television cooking show My Kitchen Rules 2016.The word Makan in Indonesian simply means eat. It's also used as a salutation or invitation to eat. Makan celebrates the different elements Indonesian cuisine; a fusion of vibrant, colourful ingredients, intensely flavoured dishes, and the people who come together and share it. With a warm ambiance creating an intimate retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, Makan is an exciting discovery of tempting flavours and a contemporary take on authentic dishes.
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5. Blossom Rooftop Bar
4.3
Awesome(34)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Melbourne CBD
Booked 16 times today
MELBOURNE CBD'S HIGHEST ROOFTOP BARJoin us at Melbourne CBD's highest rooftop bar, now open on level 14. It's the perfect venue for after work drinks or for a pizza party with friends. The al fresco area wraps around the 14th floor with views across the city through beautiful glass panelling.Enjoy wood fire pizza, mouth-watering cocktails, local wines and beers as well as sprawling 270 degree views on Melbourne city.
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6. Dom's Social Club
4.8
Exceptional(215)
Price: Moderate
• Continental • Melbourne CBD
Booked 27 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.
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7. Stalactites Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(154)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 5 times today
We accept booking for groups of 6 and above. Smaller groups can come as a walk inExperience Stalactites, one of Melbourne's longest established & well known Greek restaurants. Owned and operated by the same Greek family since 1978, Stalactites has long become a Melbourne institution.Open from 11am-late 7 days a week, Stalactites offers a Greek feast of home made dips, tasty giro souvlaki and chargrilled meats and authentic home made dishes from southern Greece.Many Gluten Free Options, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are available including souvlaki, dips and mains. Reservations accepted for groups above 6 people
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8. Quando Quando Cucina and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(131)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 23 times today
A simple phrase we use in order to bring friends and families together, ‘dimmi quando tu verrai’ meaning “tell me when will you come”. With passion and care, through our colourful and traditional Italian dishes we celebrate our culture of love and gathering.
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9. Ishizuka
4.8
Exceptional(42)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 9 times today
Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.
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10. Santana
4.0
Excellent(4)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Melbourne CBD
Booked 6 times today
A moody Latin inspired rooftop bar with city views serving Cigars, Wine & Cocktails.

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