Best Lunch Restaurants in Carlton

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1. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(814)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 7 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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2. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(84)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 26 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

3. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

4. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(525)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 5 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.

5. Donnini's

4.6

Exceptional(632)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 2 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.

6. Cafe Cavallino

4.7

Exceptional(125)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 2 times today

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.

7. 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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8. Criniti's - Carlton

3.9

Excellent(16)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 2 times today

Carlton is a vibrant suburb located in the heart of Melbourne, known for its robust cultural heritage and diverse population. Criniti's is the perfect spot for an unforgettable meal, offering the best-woodfired pizzas, ribs, pasta, seafood and more. Our menu fuses traditional Southern Italian cuisine with contemporary Australian dishes to provide an array of mouth-watering flavours. Whether you're searching for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, Criniti's has something to suit everyone. We also offer classic 1mts, 2mts and 3mts pizzas that will tantalize your taste buds. Visit us in Carlton and experience truly delicious Italian food!

9. 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.

10. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3164)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 87 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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Kai
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was delicious and cooked just right - the steak was a perfect medium-rare, the pasta was al-dente, the cocktails were great and the dessert was delectable.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Anne
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were so impressed with everything on our night out at Lagoon. We booked and arrived in good time. The restaurant was very busy but well worth the little wait we had. The maitre d' was efficient and welcoming. We took a little while to make up our minds as everything sounded lovely. Our food was delicious, such good flavours. My husband who notices music more than I do said how perfect the music was to create a good ambience. We really enjoyed our evening and will return. Definitely a special night out - Keat is a brilliant chef!
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Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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4.8
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Maz
Gold Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Highly Recommend!!! Best location, great views, delicious food but what makes it is the amazing staff!!!
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Johnny's Green RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.2
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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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Aiden
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
delicious as always, wonderful service and a great wine recommendation. will be back !
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BistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton
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4.9

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1. The Carlton Wine Room

2. Johnny's Green Room

3. Bistra

4. Lagoon Dining

5. Donnini's

6. Cafe Cavallino

7. Copperwood

8. Criniti's - Carlton

9. carli.melbourne

10. Hochi Mama CBD

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