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1. Geppetto Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(101)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Melbourne

Booked 1 time today

Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.

2. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1107)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 48 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

3. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(708)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 74 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

4. Kata Kita

4.7

Exceptional(281)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

Kata Kita delivers a new layer of modern Indonesian dining, combining traditional recipes with luxe local ingredients and sophisticated flavours all designed to share with family and friends. Be prepared for flavour bombs of zesty lemongrass, tongue spiking chilli, homemade aromatic sambal underscored with zesty lemongrass, shrimp and sweet palm sugar, served tastily together on a plate!

5. Chocolate Buddha

4.6

Exceptional(2820)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 69 times today

Chocolate Buddha undertook an AMAZING renovation in 2019 by Maddison Architects. We have a 22 seater SUSHI TRAIN open Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm it includes an EXPRESS train which delivers hot food ordered via a tablet. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering, splitting bills and menu with pictures and descriptions. This type of ordering is optional so always let us know if you prefer to order with us. See you soon @ Chocolate Buddha

6. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(299)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 16 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

7. Dom's Social Club

4.8

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Melbourne CBD

Doms is a no frills, 3 level pizza wonderland from the crew that bought you Peaches, Cheek, Dexter & Takeaway Pizza. GOOD PIZZA, GOOD WINES, GOOD TIMES. Level 1 - Pizzeria/Restaurant Level 2 - Pool RoomLevel 3 - Walk-in Outdoor Rooftop BarFood is available on all 3 levels 🍕 Dining at Doms - It's old school and inviting. A menu of slow fermented wood fired sourdough pizza, alongside tasty snacks and a very deep wine list. The perfect venue for that date, that birthday, that catch up. Social, familiar, honest and good. Hot tip: drink Lambrusco, eat the salami! Please note unfortunately we do not have disabled access.

8. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 17 times today

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

9. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(988)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 41 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

10. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(527)

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.

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BillS
Melbourne •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Chocolate Buddha is our 'go to' restaurant when we are in the city near Fed Square. The food is wonderful and there are plenty of tasty dishes for vegetarians. Staff are always welcoming, friendly and attentive even when things are really busy - as they were yesterday with the Robbie Williams concert coming up in the afternoon at Fed Square. A special thank you to our waitress yesterday who looked after us and our five year old granddaughter on the West Terrace. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Viv and Bill
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Chocolate BuddhaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Anton
Melbourne •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was good and the staff was friendly. The food was really nice and the coffee was good as well. Highly recommended, and only a quick stroll to the botanical gardens.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Diana
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Food was great but was bit on the burnt side, otherwise the atmosphere was perfect
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Kata KitaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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FrancisVIP
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Always good Always consistent All staff are service driven Always choices Always priced correctly All hot food is hot All service is engaging Portion sizes are value for price charges
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Peter
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
An iconic Melbourne restaurant, Geppetto’s did not fail to provide excellent service, amazing food and great value. Highly recommend for authentic Italian fare.
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Geppetto TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Melbourne
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4.8

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213 restaurants available nearby

1. Geppetto Trattoria

2. Mount Erica Hotel

3. Gilson

4. Kata Kita

5. Chocolate Buddha

6. Union House

7. Dom's Social Club

8. Trattoria Emilia

9. Grazia Restaurant

10. Lagoon Dining

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