Best Casual Restaurants in ASD-TBD (NA)

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1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3263)

££££Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 137 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. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1137)

££££Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 times today

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

3. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1311)

££££Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 34 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

A photo of Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD restaurant

4. 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.

5. Kentaro

4.3

Awesome(16)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to KENTARO, a Japanese omakase restaurant that transports diners to the intimate charm of Japan’s hidden side streets. Here, we offer an authentic and immersive dining experience that celebrates the art of Japanese cuisine. Under the guidance of our talented producer chef, whose extensive background includes esteemed Melbourne establishments such as Shiranui, Shoya, and Marble Yakiniku, as well as international experience in culinary hubs like Singapore and Tokyo, Kentaro elevates Melbourne's dining scene to new heights. Join us for a unique journey where tradition meets innovation in every exquisite creation.

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6. Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

4.5

Awesome(1125)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 43 times today

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana in the Melbourne CBD is serving rustic and authentic Italian food like its meant to be – flavoursome, simple and made with a healthy dose of Italian passion. The chefs behind this Manchester Lane restaurant are dedicated to following traditional recipes (just like Nonna used), using their knowledge from homeland Italy and adding just a touch of gourmet modernity. Freshly made pasta is undoubtedly the star of the show at Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, ranging from gnocchi and tagliatelle to fettuccine and pappardelle. Yet the menu also offers rustic pizzas, traditional mains and homemade desserts that will satisfy any guest – especially when enjoyed alongside the Italian and Australian wines available. Better yet, the service and atmosphere of Maccaroni is both genuine and inviting. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this restaurant is understandably popular and making an advance booking is highly recommended.

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7. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club

4.5

Awesome(145)

££££Price: Expensive

• Greek • Melbourne CBD

Booked 22 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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8. Stalactites Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(154)

££££Price: Moderate

• Greek • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

We accept booking for groups of 6 and above. Smaller groups can come as a walk inExperience Stalactites, one of Melbourne's longest established & well known Greek restaurants. Owned and operated by the same Greek family since 1978, Stalactites has long become a Melbourne institution.Open from 11am-late 7 days a week, Stalactites offers a Greek feast of home made dips, tasty giro souvlaki and chargrilled meats and authentic home made dishes from southern Greece.Many Gluten Free Options, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are available including souvlaki, dips and mains. Reservations accepted for groups above 6 people

9. Santana

4.0

Excellent(4)

££££Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 times today

A moody Latin inspired rooftop bar with city views serving Cigars, Wine & Cocktails.

10. Ishizuka

4.8

Exceptional(42)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.

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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
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JanetL
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was fabulous and the wait staff excellent. The venue is just a bit acoustically challenged
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Straight Outta SaigonPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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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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Jamison
South Australia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Always an absolute delight. Quintessentially Melbourne. An absolute must on your Melbourne bucket list.
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Peter
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Feb 2025
The food was excellent. I've had a lot of Japanese fine dining experiences in Melbourne and this is a cut above the rest. From just the way the flavours mix to even the thickness of the fish for the sushi, it's pretty easy to tell that a lot of thought and experience went into the dishes. The presentation is also nice if that is important to you.
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KentaroPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.3

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