Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in Victoria

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Modern Australian cuisine in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Black Cat Truffles By Liam Downes

5.0

5 (112)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

Wattle Flat

About the restaurant

Discover Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes, an idyllic farm in Victoria's central highlands, a short 15-minute drive from Ballarat's CBD. Specialising in Black Perigord truffles in winter and tuber aestivum in summer, our sensory journey includes truffle experiences and cuisine by chef Liam Downes in our 24-seat restaurant and gardens.
Whether for a Friday long lunch or a three-hour truffle experience with a chef's degustation, our offerings cater to diverse preferences. Emphasizing a farm-to-plate philosophy, we prioritize ingredient sourcing from our farm and the local landscape. Join us for a culinary adventure, delighting in the freshest flavours of the season.
Our commitment to sustainability and local partnerships ensures each dish reflects the region. The lush landscapes surrounding our farm contribute to a truly immersive experience, inviting you to connect with nature and indulge in truffle-infused creations.

Top review

Sofa

Dined today

What a wonderful experience. Not only was the food exceptional, but we all thoroughly enjoyed learning and experiencing the truffle hunt. Today, the weather was exceptional, which meant we could dine outside under the trees. A truly lovely experience. Taylor, front of house was impressive; pleasant disposition, knowledgeable , good humoured , but not hovering.

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Brunch

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Christmas in the Truffière

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Afternoon Truffle Hunt

The Fields

4.8

4.8 (531)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Mansfield

About the restaurant

A fun little pan-Asian bar and eatery is located in the heart of Mansfield. It promises good times. Always.

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Kristy

Dined today

Favourite venue! Fabulous food, drinks and great service from friendly staff.

Cognoscenti Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (586)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Belgrave

About the restaurant

Cognoscenti is a cosy neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, 50 minutes from the CBD.

Dine with us and be treated to exquisite food and intimate service, while exploring our carefully curated selection of local and international wines. We are passionate about cooking with local, seasonal produce in our wood-fired oven; celebrating the simplicity of each ingredient.

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Angie

Dined 7 days ago

We dined here for an early dinner starting with a dozen fresh oysters & a glass of Prosecco for golden hour. It was a lovely evening so we sat out side in the court yard & had our oysters, then got escorted to our table when our entrees were ready. It was a lovely way to start the evening. Then we shared the duck liver parfait, prawns & a tomato salad. For mains we couldn’t decide so we ended up sharing the pork belly & the barramundi which were both Devine! After all this food we had to share the basque cheese cake to top off a wonderful evening.

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4.7

4.7 (1205)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Tinamba

About the restaurant

Simon and Tania Johnson have owned Tinamba Hotel since October 2020 and feel honoured to be the custodians of the hotel’s proud heritage as they build upon a vision from previous owners, Brad Neilson, Damien Gannon, the Schoenmaeker and Whelan families.

Using the finest, locally grown fresh produce from local suppliers and working with the most talented chefs in the region is what the Johnsons believe sets Tinamba Hotel apart. The signature dishes deliver a truly memorable experience, served in a setting famously known as Gippsland’s favourite destination dining venue.

From the first-class dining experience within the dining room, lounge and conservatory, to the relaxed atmosphere in the Amba Bar and on the outdoor veranda, Simon, Tania and the Tinamba Hotel team provide the finest example of country hospitality for local and visiting customers alike.

Welcome to your Gippsland local. The award-winning Tinamba Hotel.

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Trish

Dined 6 days ago

Great lunch in a beautiful pub. Staff were very helpful. Just a delightful experience.

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Chefs 6 Course Tasting Menu

4.6

4.6 (425)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Phillip Island

About the restaurant

Hotel Phillip Island situated in the heart of Cowes has some of the islands most finest dishes, ranging from a traditional Chicken Parma and Thai Beef Salad to our spectacular Prawn Linguini, Korean Fried Chicken and Ceviche. Created by our Executive Internationally trained Chefs.

So whether you're just looking for a quick bite fom one of our share plate options or something a little more exquisite, Hotel caters for everyone's needs.

We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in teh Bar and Restaurant areas (optional QR code ordering for large bookings) or Footpath and Deck tables overlooking our beautiful Westernport Bay (QR code ordering from tables) .

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Sharon

Dined today

Our fave local place great food nice staff and pretty good prices as well

Trentham Estate

4.7

4.7 (286)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Mildura

About the restaurant

In the Restaurant or alfresco on the grounds, enjoy a culinary experience that is fresh, simple and modern with a touch of class. Enjoy the relaxed ambiance of the award-winning restaurant, where the elegant surrounds with stunning views of the Murray River complement the delicious food and fine wines.

Choose from the ever-changing lunch menu created seasonally by our team of chefs. The menu embodies our commitment to seasonal, locally sourced produce. Dine inside the Restaurant or alfresco overlooking the mighty Murray from Wednesday to Sunday. Bookings are essential so please call the Restaurant team on (03) 5024 8888 to reserve your table.

Lighter options including share plates, are available to enjoy with a glass of wine 7 days a week.

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Cam

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Trentham Estate restaurant was an amazing experience with some of the finest river front views I have ever experienced. Food was excellent, Dad and me both had the pork belly paired with a Trentham cab sav (Coonawarra), we were in awe of the setting. Definitely will be returning in the future!

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A La Carte Lunch

La Maison Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (893)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Gateway Island

About the restaurant

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Paige

Dined 1 day ago

Love La Maison! Food and service were amazing. Highly recommend.

Coombe Yarra Valley

4.8

4.8 (2508)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Coldstream

About the restaurant

Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe Yarra Valley is a property with an unrivalled provenance. Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience.

Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower and under the helm of Chef Neil Cunningham, our restaurant serves Contemporary Modern Australian a la carte menu options.

An inspiring selection of seasonal and estate grown produce is on offer for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 5 days a week.

The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard of the beautifully restored facilities. The view from the conservatory is of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and gives glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.

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Rosemary

Dined 3 days ago

I have not been to Coombe for nearly 10 years, but it did not disappoint. It was a Staff Christmas lunch and was perfect for the occasion. Will certainly return.

Brougham Arms Hotel

4.5

4.5 (717)

$A40 and under

Modern Australian

Bendigo

About the restaurant

The Broughie offers three distinctive dining areas, the restaurant and tapas courtyard, along with a public bar. All our menus created by our amazing head chef..
The restaurant, recently recognized as having the best food and service in the state offers an a la carte menu that changes seasonally. Our pub fare reigns in the public bar.
Reservations are taken for lunch and dinner in our restaurant. We strongly recommend to book to avoid disappointment.

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warrick

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Food was outstanding, wait staff were friendly and very helpful

Bonnie

4.6

4.6 (271)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Wahgunyah

About the restaurant

At Bonnie, the focus on locally sourced produce and our modern take on the classics set us apart from the rest.

Bonnie's robust wine list by winemaker Nick Brown, focuses on approachable wines matched with a wine-friendly menu.

Flavour-feigning friends know it’s really all about the delightfully different, hand-stretched delights flying out of the brick-lined pizza oven entrance that are the stars of this show.

With each of the eight pizzas named lovingly after the fourth-generation Brown children, Bonnie is first and foremost about family, wine and pizza.

Inside, expansive north-facing views connect the architecturally designed dining room to a beautiful, landscaped garden. Outside, a circular terrace area on the lake's edge takes in 360-degree views of the surrounding vineyard, perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

Bookings are essential. For group dining over 10 people please call 02 6030 5250

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Jeff

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

We had a great meal with perfect wine Pleasant staff we sat outside with our dog Really great day

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Bonnie Groups - PLEASE CALL TO BOOK 02 6030 5250

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