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1. Tesoro Gastronomia
4.6
Exceptional(332)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Balwyn North
Booked 5 times today
Deli-cafe by day, elegant-restaurant by night. Tesoro Gastronomia is a testament to the belief that a dining experience need not be fussy to be fantastic. The seasonal menu pays homage to our Italian roots, presented in a modern context, we explore Italian cuisine's greatest hits whilst taking advantage of the beauty and bounty of seasonal local ingredients.Tesoro exists to share our passion for the beauty and simplicity of Italian cuisine, and 100% of profits are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor the arts & events in the local community. As a collective, we recognise that our parents & grandparents sacrificed to give our generation the gifts of opportunity & prosperity; so Tesoro was created in their honour to pay their legacy forward.
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2. Secret Kitchen - Doncaster
4.3
Awesome(123)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Doncaster
Booked 25 times today
Founded in 2007, Secret Kitchen brings to the city of Melbourne chinese dining experience the like of which you won’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. Expect new dim sum dishes every season and proudly 100% handmade.
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3. Rococo Hawthorn
4.6
Exceptional(1198)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hawthorn
Booked 37 times today
Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.
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4. Sachi
4.7
Exceptional(47)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Hawthorn
Booked 15 times today
Sachi, derived from the Japanese word for happiness or joy, finds its roots in ‘umi no sachi,’ translating to treasure of the sea. This concept was conceived with the aim of delivering an unparalleled seafood experience, incorporating Japanese culinary techniques. We blend select ingredients often associated with fine dining into a more casual setting. Our team comprises accomplished sushi chefs, each with over a decade of experience in top Japanese restaurants. We’re poised to offer you our very best.
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5. L'Artigiano Ivanhoe
4.5
Awesome(593)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ivanhoe
Booked 5 times today
Our name encompasses our philosophy on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.We take great care in preparing authentic regional Italian cuisine using only quality, fresh and seasonal produce. Our mission is to produce high quality artisan style food that has been carefully crafted and perfected, using time honoured methods.
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6. Osteria 20
4.0
Excellent(91)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hawthorn
Booked 10 times today
Hawthorn's Osteria 20 serves contemporary Italian cuisine in a stylish dining room. With an inspired selection of starters and main courses, Osteria 20 is set to be loved by locals, out of town visitors and foodies!With Glenferrie Railway Station just a short walk away, Osteria 20 is only a few minutes from Camberwell Market and Melbourne's CBD.
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7. Le Petit Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(459)
Price: Expensive
• French • Kooyong
Booked 5 times today
Le Petit Bistro is located at 479 Glenferrie Rd, Kooyong Vic. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.
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8. Joia Cucina
4.7
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ivanhoe
Booked 11 times today
Joia Cucina, located in Ivanhoe, Victoria, offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant serves classic Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizzas and handcrafted pasta, with options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diners. Joia Cucina embraces Italian hospitality, inviting guests to enjoy a family-style atmosphere that celebrates the flavours and traditions of Italy. Dine-in and takeaway options are available.
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9. Paradiso Bar and Grill
4.4
Awesome(99)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hawthorn
Booked 3 times today
Cafe Paradiso is a predominantly Italian restaurant/ cafe with Mediterranean options. With artisan pizzas, pasta and wide variety of sharing meals, a BEER GARDEN and CAFE settings; and the new addition: our CAR PARK BAR; Cafe Paradiso combines good atmosphere with any style of dining experiences and drinks served by our warm staff.Located opposite the beautiful Rivoli Cinemas, Cafe Paradiso provides quick and warm service to cater movie goers. Cocktails and drinks with selection of sharing dishes, makes it a perfect stop off before a movie.We look forward to serving you!
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10. La Perla Bar
4.7
Exceptional(85)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Camberwell
Booked 8 times today
Situated in Camberwell La Perla is a Pizza, Wine & Cocktail restaurant. Serving up classic Italian hospitality, celebrating friendship, dusty records and fun wine. La Perla expresses the traditions of regional Italian cuisine. With a bespoke woodfired oven as the heart of La Perla, our cozy neighbourhood trattoria & bar offers a creative take on Italian dining. We invite you to join us and experience our authentic cuisine & hand picked wines that aim to transport you to the rural landscapes of Italy.Our menu comprises of wine bar classics like cured meats and cheeses, 48 - 96hr hr ferment woodfired pizzas and regional specialties perfect for causal catch-ups or substantial dining.We hope when you arrive as a stranger, you leave as a friend!

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  • Angela
    Melbourne •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We each had a different pasta dish, it was all delicious and beautifully presented.
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    Rococo HawthornPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hawthorn
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    4.6
  • Susan
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A lovely place. The lunch menu is simple - starters and pastas, but the food was delicious. Services was also very good.
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    L'Artigiano IvanhoePrice: Moderate• Italian• Ivanhoe
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    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always great service and food from Sachi. Thank you Kaiya for your wonderful service again.
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    SachiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Hawthorn
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    4.7
  • Alison
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Feb 2025
    My colleague and I had some beautiful food and excellent coffee, the restaurant had a fantastic atmosphere with the most amazingly friendly staff. Definitely recommend, I shall be back! Thank you Tesoro!
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    Tesoro GastronomiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Balwyn North
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    4.6
  • Bob
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Feb 2025
    My wife and I had dined here as a couple a few times. This time it was with her best friends for her birthday lunch. The food was of its normal very high standard, but with more of us at the table we could choose extra variety. While BBQ Pork Buns are a standard fare, at Secret Kitchen they are the best I have tasted anywhere in the world, with a little extra sweetness just making them perfect. We sampled a range of meat and vegetable dim sum, and nothing was left over. We will continue to make Secret Garden our Yum Cha of choice even though it is a 70km round trip for us. We enjoy Yum Cha at Secret Kitchen so much we are now planning to sample their dinner menu soon.
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    Secret Kitchen - DoncasterPrice: Expensive• Asian• Doncaster
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    4.3

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