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1. Grazia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(943)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Iris
Booked 80 times today
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
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2. Enoteca Boccaccio
4.6
Exceptional(306)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kew East
Booked 15 times today
Enoteca Boccaccio is a top-rated Italian restaurant in Melbourne, known for its amazing food, great service, and beautiful atmosphere. It's won accolades like the One Hat Award in The Age Good Food Guide 2023 and Best Wine List in Victoria in 2023. The reviews are glowing, with customers praising the excellent service, varied menu, and the beautiful space. It's been described as 'like being back in Italy', making it a hot spot for foodies and wine enthusiasts alike.
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3. Neighbourhood Pizza
4.8
Exceptional(373)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Armadale
Booked 25 times today
Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!
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4. Clover
4.9
Exceptional(134)
Price: Expensive
• European • Richmond
Booked 19 times today
Clover is a hit for its delicious high-quality food and brilliant menu, praised by many in their reviews. The relaxing atmosphere, amazing service, and extensive wine list are big draws. The staff is described as helpful and attentive, making every visit a pleasure. Clover is also applauded for its cosy, ambient space and for being a perfect spot for a date or a hangout afternoon. The place is also known for its innovative food and interesting wines.
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5. Albert's Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(179)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Armadale
Booked 24 times today
Albert's Wine Bar in Armadale is a hot spot for its fantastic ambiance, friendly staff, and superb food. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'wonderful local hang out' with a 'great atmosphere, fantastic service, and my favorite place to go every week'. The food and wine selection are praised as 'delicious' and 'exceptional' by many. Whether you prefer to sit indoors or outdoors, Albert's Wine Bar offers a lovely and fun place to catch up with friends, enjoy a glass of wine, and savor tasty dishes.
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6. Cecconi's Toorak
4.6
Exceptional(128)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Toorak
Booked 23 times today
A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.
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7. Love Letter
4.8
Exceptional(58)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Richmond
Booked 12 times today
Dear Richmond,This little restaurant is pour love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season. For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us. Matty & Tee From Love Letter, with love. xx
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8. Sachi
4.5
Awesome(35)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Hawthorn
Booked 5 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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9. Milton Wine Shop
4.9
Exceptional(105)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Malvern
Booked 4 times today
Milton is a neighbourhood wine bar, operating since 2014 with simple ideas executed with detail.We offer woodfired pizza with quality at the core, a considered wine list representing producers who focus on honesty and representation of place. We are a venue to visit multiple times a week for a glass, dinner, or throw your birthday celebration at.Our kitchen operates Tuesday to Sunday, featuring woodfired pizza alongside snacks and share plates that work with the wines we love to drink. Pasta nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.Our Kitchen hours are:Monday: ClosedTuesday & Wednesday: 5-8:30pmThursday: 5-10pmFriday: 3-10pm Saturday: 12-10pm Sunday: 12-8:30pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we always keep a few tables aside both inside and out for walk-ins
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10. Ms Jackson Restaurant & Bar
4.2
Awesome(37)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Doncaster East
Booked 13 times today
Ms. Jackson is thrilled that we are serving breakfast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’sHead Chef Stephanie Stapleton is excited to launch this new breakfast experience offering a delightful selection of simple and authentic Italian dishes. Expect to enjoy some of Stephanie’s beloved signature dishes, including the amazing breakfast board—crafted with the finest Italian ingredients and designed to satisfy all your breakfast dreams.Join us for a taste of Italy and start your weekends off right with a delicious breakfast experience!
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  • Liz
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Yet another fantastic time at Clover. The best food, wine and service. Thank-you :)
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    CloverPrice: Expensive• European• Richmond
    •
    4.9
  • Bridget
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful staff and even better food! Can't wait to go back!
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    Neighbourhood PizzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Armadale
    •
    4.8
  • Michellevip
    Melbourne •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had an early table at 5:45 upstairs. It’s a great room and we were sitting in the area between the kitchen and the bar which was quite narrow, but the staff were very attentive and watching always for anyone moving in that narrow section the restaurant had an amazing turnover of people. Which I would think was a testament to the good service and the good food lots of families having, a quick meal plus others who were grazing and enjoying the atmosphere. The fit out is really really wonderful. Everything was tiptop from the time we walked into the restaurant to the time we left. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was exemplary. we had oysters, fish and steak. The steak could’ve melted in my mouth like it was covered in butter, the oysters were incredible. The cheese platter was incredible. You know I have to say for a local restaurant. It’s a nine out of 10. We will be back at least 100 times thanks for looking after us Grazie.
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    Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
    •
    4.8
  • Robyn
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    My request for a preferred table was accommodated. My change in dining time due to unforeseen circumstances was also accommodated. Love the overall Italian experience. And in house made produce and bread outstanding. A true taste of Italy.
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    Enoteca BoccaccioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kew East
    •
    4.6
  • Katherinevip
    Victoria •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Nov 2024
    Sommeliers who know what they are talking about. Food that is delicious. Vibe that is warm. Such a great place! Love it
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    Albert's Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Armadale
    •
    4.8

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