Best Brunch Restaurants in Carlton

161 restaurants available nearby

1. Donnini's

4.6

Exceptional(632)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 3 times today

Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.

2. carli.melbourne

4.4

Awesome(19)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Carlton

Just off Elgin Street, Carlton's greatest hidden gem.A light and airy, fun atmosphere, the best place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Bookings are recommended for larger groups, or for peak times, although walk ins are available also.Kitchen open until 2:30pm everyday, with coffee & drinks until 3pm.

3. Cafe Cavallino

4.7

Exceptional(125)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlton

Gino Francese opened his first restaurant in 1971 in Melbourne, Australia. The restaurant was an instant success because of its authentic Italian Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steak and friendly service. Cafe Cavallino is owned by Gino Francese. Cafe Cavallino will continue serving the same traditional Italian style cuisine that has been done so by the Francese family for the past 43 years. Cafe Cavallino provides one of the largest alfresco seating areas in Melbourne, to give you the true dining experience and atmosphere of Lygon Street. The Cafe Cavallino mission is to continue serving you with the freshest food within the cleanest environment. Gino Francese has built an excellent reputation for his traditional Italian homestyle cuisine and friendly atmosphere that stands strong today.

4. Lord Lygon

4.6

Exceptional(19)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carlton

Booked 1 time today

Named after the legendary bon vivant, Lord Lygon packs a bucket list of wines with top grapes from Australia and beyond. The space is pretty darn funky too.Award-winning Executive Chef Chris Bonello went to town with the menu. Mix and match small bites for maximum pleasure, or choose the charcuterie pairing. Pull up a chair and settle in.The toughest thing you will have to endure is where to start on the 300+ wine selection.

5. Copperwood

4.7

Exceptional(71)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 11 times today

A carefully selected menu of traditional and popular Authentic Italian Mediterranean dishes presented with flair and energy.Copperwood’s lively atmosphere creates and attracts a lively crowd of patrons looking for a great menu, excellent decor and friendly service.The amazing Location of Lygon St is in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, enjoys a fantastic lunchtime and night life that’s got it all. Copperwood has contributed to this since 1956.

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6. Bodega Underground

4.4

Awesome(1521)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 28 times today

Bodega Underground is a Mexican taqueria in Melbourne that offers a Bottomless Brunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and drinks, with one calling it the 'best bottomless brunch'. The brunch offers great value for money, with unlimited cocktails and 5 courses of food. The atmosphere is often described as cool and arty, with attentive and friendly service.

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7. Crossley St Cantina

4.6

Exceptional(439)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Melbourne CBD

Crossley St Cantina is a late night laneway tapas restaurant and cocktail bar located at the top end of town. Grab an intimate booth, dine at the low serving bar top or get secluded with a large group of friends in the private dining room and feast upon modern Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner, all while sipping on great wines, cocktails, gins, and fortifieds. Open for Dinner Tues-Sun from 5pm til lateOpen for Lunch Fri - Sun 12pm - 5pm (including Bottomless Brunch)

8. Humble Rays

4.7

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Carlton

Booked 19 times today

A crowd favourite brunch location in the heart of Melbourne, offering innovative, fun, photogenic and delicious food in an inviting and relaxing space. Chef and co-owner, Sutinee works her magic on an array of Asian-inspired comfort dishes, balancing spice, sweetness, sourness, and saltiness to perfection. Be sure to try the signature Crab Meat Scramble! Sit back, immerse yourself in the calm and relaxing tones of eggshelll blue, mint green and colourful vibrant patterns to enjoy your oat matcha latte. Open daily 8:00am - 4:00pm (kitchen closes at 3:00pm). Awarded 2017 Melbourne Top 20 Brunch Cafes by The Age Good Food Guide and recognised as 2018 Most Popular Cafe by Zomato with the highest number of bookmarks by users.

9. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(414)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 42 times today

Cha Ching is a popular spot in Melbourne serving Asian fusion cuisine. Reviews rave about the value for money, with a special mention of the 'bottomless brunch' and 'Feed Me' menu option. The vibrant, reimagined traditional dishes and innovative cocktails are a hit among customers, and the service is consistently praised for being attentive and efficient. It's a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique dining experience with great food and ambiance.

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10. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3

Awesome(780)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 79 times today

Founded in 2007, Secret Kitchen brings to the city of Melbourne chinese dining experience the like of which youwon’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. Secret Kitchen is located strategically opposite Her Majesty's Theatre, also serving pre-theatre menus for your before show meal.

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Nina
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
I treated Mom to an great pasta lunch at Donnini’s, and wow, she loved it! She couldn’t get enough of the Grilled Local Calamari and the delicious Tri Di Pasta. Service was excellent and prices were very reasonable
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Donnini'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.6
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Vince
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Food was OK, was a busy night so the table service was reflective of that.
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Cafe CavallinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlton
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4.7
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Emma
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Beautiful ambience. Stellar service. Thank you. A wonderful experience.
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CopperwoodPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.7
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Jose Francisco
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Oct 2024
Hosted a work breakfast with 14 of my team. Everyone had a great time, wonderful food, fantastic service and such a lovely space. Many have noted they want to go back.
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carli.melbournePrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Carlton
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4.4
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Connie
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Oct 2024
Food was excellent, the duck ragu was nice but really wanted the clam papadelli
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Lord LygonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Carlton
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4.6

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161 restaurants available nearby

1. Donnini's

2. carli.melbourne

3. Cafe Cavallino

4. Lord Lygon

5. Copperwood

6. Bodega Underground

7. Crossley St Cantina

8. Humble Rays

9. Cha Ching

10. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

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