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1. Kumo Izakaya
4.6
Exceptional(218)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Brunswick
Booked 18 times today
Kumo Izakaya provides an intimate, warm, and inviting atmosphere, as noted by reviewers. The booths and tables for two create a cozy setting, ideal for a romantic dinner. The restaurant's attention to detail in presentation, excellent service, and delicious food add to the overall romantic experience.
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2. Yakamoz Mediterranean
4.7
Exceptional(88)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Brunswick
Booked 5 times today
Broadsheet Melbourne’s Best New Restaurants of 2023The Age Good Food Guide 2023A neighbourhood corner spot in Brunswick East serving wood fired pide, sharing style dishes and wines.Our head chef Cagri Ergin, born and raised Istanbul native with a passion for cooking and a love for the flavours of the Mediterranean and Anatolian regions. A degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Cagri has honed his skills in the kitchen and gained a deep understanding of the diverse cuisines that define their home region.Our small and ever changing wine list is influenced by the season. Reds take the spotlight when it's chilly, while whites shine in the summertime. Sourced from all different parts of the world.If you like wood fired food, great wine and candle lit spaces, book a table with us.
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3. Maggie's Snack's & liquor
4.7
Exceptional(8)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Brunswick
Booked 1 time today
Maggie's Snacks and Liquor is a neighbourhood bar and restaurant helmed by old friends Kaidee Grzankowski, Scott Blomfield and Jessica Spooner. Maggie’s beverage and food offering centres on a seasonal menu, showcasing some of the best kiwi booze and food New Zealand has to offer. Our kitchen will be presenting local, seasonal ingredients in a joyful and unexpected way, with plenty nostalgic kiwi items from Executive Chef Scotty Blomfield's childhood back in Aotearoa. Positioned directly on Melbourne’s iconic Lygon Street, Maggie’s features fully openable windows for gorgeous sunny days, a natural wood fireplace for the colder ones, terrazzo floors and exposed brick walls, touches of Art Deco with Mid-Century modern, a hidden luxurious cocktail parlour and a gorgeous courtyard. Come for the food, stay for the cocktails.
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4. Aces Bar
4.7
Exceptional(25)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Brunswick
Aces Bar is the cocktail lounge for Brunswick Aces Botanical Distillery. We are an intimate cocktail lounge in the heart of Brunswick, on Weston Street, 50m from Lygon Street. We serve a range of delicious cocktails made with our own Gin and Vodka ranges. Our motto is to make everyone welcome so we also provide non-alcoholic options for all our alcoholic cocktails.Our wonderful cocktail list has been developed by own head of Sales and Advocacy, James Snelgrove, an Award Winning bartender. The list covers both classic and contemporary recipes, focussing on the botanical nature of all our blends. Set in an industrial baroque styled setting, relax in ornate velvet armchairs amidst gilt frames and flower clouds. Perfect for a casual drink in the gin garden, a party in the main room overlooking the distillery or even a cocktail masterclass in the private dining room.
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5. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy
4.2
Awesome(1726)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Fitzroy
Booked 24 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.
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6. Vue de monde
4.9
Exceptional(1919)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 21 times today
Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.
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7. Good Gnocchi
4.7
Exceptional(176)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton North
Booked 22 times today
A very relaxed and delicious bar & bistro in Carlton North. GG's has a selection of light antipasti alongside gnocchi, pasta and comforting mains. Wash it down with a fun cocktail, or browse our delicious and approachable wine list.
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8. Kiss & Tell
4.7
Exceptional(549)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 41 times today
Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.
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9. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1316)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 47 times today
Trattoria Emilia, located in Melbourne's CBD, is an Italian restaurant known for its authentic and seasonal dishes. The restaurant's ambiance, as described in reviews, is warm, cozy, and reminiscent of Italy. Couples have celebrated their anniversaries here and the restaurant is often referred to as a perfect spot for romantic dinners. The attentive and professional service, combined with the high-quality food and cosy atmosphere, make Trattoria Emilia an ideal place for a romantic evening out.
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10. The Carlton Wine Room
4.8
Exceptional(833)
Price: Expensive
• European • Carlton
Booked 37 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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