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1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3263)

££££Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 114 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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2. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.7

Exceptional(1176)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 41 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

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3. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.4

Awesome(865)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 40 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.

4. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 52 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.

5. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(549)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 42 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

6. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1138)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 72 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.

7. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1215)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 47 times today

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

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8. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(834)

££££Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 33 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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9. Bodega Underground

4.4

Awesome(1552)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 39 times today

A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.

10. Chocolate Buddha

4.7

Exceptional(2863)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 72 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

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Amanda
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We loved the food and ambiance at HoChi Mama with great service
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
R
Rupert
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time, and we were impressed. Settled in for a yum cha lunch and weren't disappointed. The staff were hospitable, and clearly enjoy working there. The carts (yay, they are back!), were laden with fresh, steaming dim sim, we weren't hurried and enjoyed easing our way through the temptations. If there's something you want that's not being offered on the carts, just order it from one of the abundant waiting staff. We'll be back
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Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBDPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Julie
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Consistently good dishes generous serves and friendly staff
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Hochi Mama RichmondPrice: Expensive• Asian• Richmond
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4.7
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Antoni
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good. try it
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Katie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Curtis was amazing and provided friendly and prompt service making my partners birthday a fun and entertaining evening. Thanks Curtis! And keep up your awesome upselling skills!!
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Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - FitzroyPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Fitzroy
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4.2

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