Best Restaurants for Foodies in Footscray

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BrunswickCarltonCarlton NorthClifton HillCollingwoodElsternwick

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 111 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. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(539)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 18 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

3. Lee Ho Fook

4.6

Exceptional(90)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.

4. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.6

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 7 times today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

A photo of Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar restaurant

5. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 23 times today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

6. The Barre

4.2

Awesome(1000)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 25 times today

The Barre, Arts Centre Melbourne’s sleek space, offers a touch of luxury and hint of showmanship. You’ll find a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery from early evening to late night.The modern Australian menu, with its emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients, offers both small and larger dishes to be shared and enjoyed with friends. Choose from a well-considered wine list with prominence to local winemakers, an exciting range of craft beers and ciders, or a distinct selection of cocktails and small-batch Australian gins and single malt whiskies.The world of booze, bubbles and beers is ever-changing and The Barre is excited to also offer a range of alcohol-free options. From a pre-show sparkling with a share plate, a meal with a fine wine or a mellow late-night drink, we invite you to join us at The Barre.

7. Bar Taralli

new

4.5

Awesome(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Melbourne

Booked 11 times today

Lead by renowned Melbourne chef Salvatore Giorgio, Bar Taralli celebrates the rustic flavours and traditions from the South of Italy.Inspired by the regions simple yet bold approach to food, Bar Taralli focuses on bringing out authentic flavours in every dish.Creating a warm and inviting space for patrons to gather, this is Salvatore's love letter to his homeland, a region that deeply shaped his culinary philosophy. Salvatore welcomes you to his new home, a place to share his rich food culture with Melbourne foodies.

8. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(75)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 30 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

9. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1388)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 38 times today

Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.

A photo of The Carlton Wine Room restaurant

10. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(834)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 36 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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From verified diners like you

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Tom
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious 'chef's tasting menu". Varied and beautiful presentation.
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Rice Queen Oriental Diner and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Fitzroy
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4.6
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Amanda
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We loved the food and ambiance at HoChi Mama with great service
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Trevor
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Wonderful and in creative interpretation of Chinese cuisine . Great fun. Lovely setting and excellent service. No sense of pressure to finish within a set time. Recommended.
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Lee Ho FookPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Annabel
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
A choices of casual and private dining experience. Excellent service and delicious food. Just simply amazing place to celebrate special day.
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TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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4.6
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Eunji
Melbourne •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Small portion size for the price, food itself was very tasty. Soft tofu dish is the winner, good drink menu. great spot for a hangout with not too much noise. Toilet needs a little update or cleaning.
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Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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4.8

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