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1. Greensborough RSL
4.5
Awesome(574)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Greensborough
Booked 1 time today
Our Family-Friendly RSL Bistro has all your Club favorites, prepared with care by our kitchen team led by Dan O'Halloran. From our famous house-made chicken Parma, to our signature seafood crepe, we have the traditional bistro fare that will keep the whole family happy. Being an RSL member entitles you to members' prices on both food and beverage and special offers such as our member's nights.If you are after a quick bite to eat while watching Fox sports you may want to try our lounge bar downstairs, with all sports on the big screen and a menu to suit.
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2. Balkan Grill Reservoir
4.2
Awesome(2)
Price: Expensive
• Balkan style • Reservoir
Balkan Grill is a vibrant restaurant that brings the flavors of the Balkan region to life. Here's an overview incorporating the details you're interested in:Chef Danilo Majmunovic: The restaurant is led by Chef Danilo, a master of Balkan cuisine, who brings a wealth of culinary tradition to the table. Signature Dish: The signature dish at Balkan Grill is Ćevapi, a traditional grilled minced meat dish, often served with fresh bread, onions, and ajvar (a pepper-based relish). It’s a crowd favorite, representing the heart of Balkan comfort food.Awards Won: Balkan Grill has been recognized for its authentic cuisine and warm hospitality, having won awards such as Best Balkan Restaurant 2023 and Culinary Excellence Award in local food competitions. These accolades highlight its dedication to both food quality and service.Atmosphere: The atmosphere at Balkan Grill is warm and inviting, with a rustic, homely feel that evokes the cozy charm of traditional Balkan taverns.
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3. Regale
4.7
Exceptional(15)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Carlton
Booked 5 times today
Hello, Carlton! Your new favorite Restaurant and Basement Bar is about to light up the neighborhood, just steps away from Melbourne CBD.With a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Regale's menu showcases a curated selection of innovative dishes, from indulgent small plates to signature mains that celebrate Asian flavors with a modern Australian flair.Downstairs, Bar Galer offers an inviting blend of contemporary elegance and casual sophistication, perfect for unwinding with friends or catching up over a few drinks.
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4. French Saloon
4.8
Exceptional(354)
Price: Expensive
• French • Melbourne CBD
Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.
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5. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club
4.5
Awesome(124)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 9 times today
Melbourne's favourite spot is joining forces with the city's hottest Greek restaurant! Brace yourself for a culinary love affair that merges the best of Melbourne's charm with the rich flavours of traditional Greek cuisine.
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6. Barklys kitchen Brunswick
4.3
Awesome(197)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Brunswick
Booked 30 times today
Barklys Kitchen is an modern Italian restaurant dedicated to bringing to you the best of Italian delicacies right here . Located at 63 Sydney Road, Brunswick, we bring to you the best pizzas and pasta in Brunswick made from local and fresh ingredients, crafted with love and passion. Italian cuisine is one of the most loved and tasty cuisines in the world with a host of mind-blowing dishes and preparations.At Barkly's Kitchen, we bring a little piece of Italy right onto your plates or even your doorstep if you require that. A serene ambiance to have some great food and drinks, we invite you to indulge in a hearty Italian feast that you will remember for quite some time to come. We offer takeaway and deliveries as well and you can book tables to avoid waiting in queues on our website or by calling.
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7. Kahaani Modern Indian
3.8
Excellent(68)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Carlton
Booked 5 times today
Modern Indian restaurant Where the name itself encapsulates the essence of storytelling in Hindi. with our unconventional approach, we handpick select regions and their dishes, each representing a unique chapter in India's culinary narrative. authenticity takes center stage here & we take great pride in presenting you with genuine flavors and traditional recipes.Kahaani is the sort of venue where you could order butter chicken, but you probably shouldn't order butter chicken. No one's going to raise any eyebrows if you do, but you'd be missing out on some of the treasures that lie deeper into the menu.Kahaani itself is classic Lygon: a long, narrow dining hall, with funky industrial lighting and exposed brick down one side. The front window opens out onto the street, letting the breeze and Lygon nightlife waft in.
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8. Donnini's
4.6
Exceptional(633)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 7 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.
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9. Carwyn Cellars
4.6
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Thornbury
Booked 2 times today
Carwyn Cellars is an independent bar and bottleshop proudly supporting small producers of wine, spirits and craft beer across 32 taps since 2007. Make a day of it with our newly added kitchen 'CARWYN TUCK SHOP', serving your favourite hot and tasty classics from the beer garden every Wednesday - Saturday. Bookings are allowed outside of food service hours, so please pay attention to Tuck Shop hours if you are looking for a feed!Tuck Shop Hours:Wed & Thurs: 4pm-8pmFri/Sat: 12-9pmSunday: 12pm-6pm Walk-ins only for groups smaller than 3. Please contact bookings@carwyncellars.com.au for groups larger than 12, special requests or function enquiries.
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10. Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Melbourne CBD
Booked 4 times today
The Melbourne Central Lion, located on Level 3 in Melbourne Central, is an old English style pub.The Pub is all about great food and service, friendly Staff, excellent entertainment including some of Melbourne’s best cover bands and DJs, TAB facilities and all the sporting events as they happen live on multiple plasma screens.

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  • Sladjana
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Dec 2024
    Awesome food, fast service and great atmosphere! Highly recommend the pljeskavica with kajmak and the kinder bueno pancake for dessert! Great for birthday dinners and other celebrations!
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    Balkan Grill ReservoirPrice: Expensive• Balkan style• Reservoir
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    4.2
  • Aloysius
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Dec 2024
    I absolutely loved the ambience! Subtly posh and quietly romantic. The jazz band serenading us from the bar downstairs was a fine touch. Our waiter was extremely personable and made us feel very welcome. The food was absolutely fantastic for the price point and I was very pleasantly surprised by the chef's choice of ingredient combinations. My girlfriend and I order the Chef's 9-course dinner and every single plate was well thought-out and meticulously crafted. My favourite was the beef claypot rice; the beef was fall-apart succulent and flavourful. 10/10 would recommend for a nice date night or special event - you will not be disappointed!
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    RegalePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Carlton
    •
    4.7
  • Fiona
    Melbourne •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Dec 2024
    Service, food & prices all excellent. This is a regular lunch and dinner venue for us.
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    Greensborough RSLPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Greensborough
    •
    4.5
  • Beasy
    Victoria •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Dec 2024
    We had a fabulous night celebrating my daughters uni graduation. Staff were so accommodating and we were able to relax and enjoy afternoon drinks outside before having dining inside. Food was excellent and wine list fantastic. Faultless experience. Can’t wait to come back!
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    French SaloonPrice: Expensive• French• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.8
  • Ralph
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Nov 2024
    Been a few times and each visit we’ve enjoyed great local service from staff, yummy drinks and nice nibbles. This time we were seated in the footpath parklet dining area which was fab! Will be back again.
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    Lulu's Social SpacePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Ascot Vale
    •
    4.8

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