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A photo of The Lincolnshire Arms Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(148)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Essendon
Booked 2 times today
The Lincolnshire Arms Hotel, known and affectionately loved as “The Linc” is an iconic Essendon hotel. We like to think that it offers all things to all with great facilities for entertainment, TAB, great food and a safe and friendly social environment to meet and interact with others. The Linc food has been satisfying the locals for decades and continues as a strong drawcard for our patrons.
A photo of Johnny's Green Room restaurant
4.3
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 25 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.
A photo of 2 Fat Greeks restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(226)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Essendon
Booked 16 times today
Experience the best in truly authentic Greek street food with our range of souvlaki, pitas, chips and salads!The masters of delicious Greek food!Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience the best Greek street food, mouth watering desserts, and plenty of drink options. See you soon!
A photo of Casa Chino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(54)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Brunswick
Booked 5 times today
In an intimate setting, splashed in shades of neon and pastel, Casa Chino celebrates the vibrant entwining of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. This 90-seat open-style bar with an alfresco space will offer a collection of Chifa-infused share plates and luminous cocktails.Our specially crafted cocktail program celebrates the quintessential Peruvian spirit, Pisco, with a selection of Pisco sours alongside a curated collection of Victorian and South American wines.Come discover the delectable fusion of Peruvian and Chinese dining in Brunswick.
A photo of Leonardo's Pizza Palace restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 35 times today
We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.
A photo of Maven by Morgan restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(121)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Fitzroy
Booked 21 times today
Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.
A photo of Isme Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(17)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lebanese • Thornbury
Booked 13 times today
ISME 2.0 IS HERE 🍸After many months of curating and perfecting, the time has officially come to open Isme back to our beloved customers.We are elated to welcome you to our dining table this October. 🍽️Our online booking system will be live mid September, and we cannot wait to share the culinary masterpiece we’ve been working on. 👨🏼‍🍳Keep an eye on our Instagram for official launch dates, updates and sneak peaks.The message at Isme Restaurant is simple:Welcome home. See you in October.
A photo of LaBurrata restaurant
4.5
Awesome(135)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Moonee Ponds
The desire to serve good food to the people with our passion in the cooking led us to open La Burrata.La Burrata is an Italian cuisine which serves its customers with different variety of food. As we believe best Italian restaurants always serve the best Italian food and unrivaled quality. La Burrata is proud to serve fresh food prepared from freshly brought ingredients. Enjoying freshly home made pasta and quality hand stretched pizza when you dine in with us along with choices of seafoods, stake and main dishes. The customers can reserve the table, walk-in and enjoy the fresh dining with us.
A photo of Local Chook restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(145)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Moonee Ponds
Booked 19 times today
Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant. For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.
A photo of Bistra restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Carlton
Booked 18 times today
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.

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  • Mia
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    As soon as we got to the door the service started absolutely fantastic!! The atmosphere & vibe was unreal and amazing!! The food and wine was delicious, I could drool… The service was amazing , everything was done well and fast. Will definetly be coming back here !
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    Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
    4.8
  • Vicki
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food was amazing! Looked and tasted so good. Would opt to share a plate next time as one plate is more than enough for two people. If you’re looking for great tasting meat and crunchy chips and fresh salad this is the place!
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    2 Fat GreeksPrice: Expensive• Greek• Essendon
    4.6
  • Jaime
    Melbourne •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    My partner and i were so impressed. Such a beautiful ambience, the food was incredible. We had the duck boa buns (probably the best I've ever had) and lots of other share plates and cocktails. The service was amazing, they always checked to see if we were after more drinks, and constantly topped up our water. I loved how they spread out the meals, so they weren't coming out all at once. Will be highly recommending this restaurant to my friends, and will be returning. Thank you all for a beautiful night out.
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    Casa ChinoPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Brunswick
    4.8
  • Rehana
    Melbourne •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 2 Feb 2025
    Great ambience and banquet is great value for a big group.
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    Johnny's Green RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
    4.3
  • Denise
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 12 Dec 2024
    It’s been a while since I’ve been there, & I was pleasantly surprised. Warm welcome, friendly staff,food portions were generous & cooked freshly, with an interesting menu that included pub favourites, with twists on other menu offerings. Can highly recommended the beef stir fry!!-delicious. Prices aren’t exactly cheap, but it’s good value for what you get in regard to quality,freshness & portions. Ambiance is low light moodiness and surprisingly quiet considering its on such a busy road.
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    The Lincolnshire Arms HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Essendon
    4.4
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