Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Essendon

34 restaurants available nearby

1. Regale

4.9

Exceptional(9)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Carlton

Booked 13 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.

2. Danté

4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Northcote

Booked 1 time today

Danté, located in the heart of Northcote, is a culinary treasure that invites guests to embark on an enchanting exploration of Greek cuisine with a modern twist. This dynamic Greek restaurant seamlessly blends traditional Hellenic flavours with innovative culinary techniques, promising an unforgettable dining experience.The restaurant's elegant gold, black, and emerald green surroundings create an inviting ambience that combines modern aesthetics with nods to Greece's history.Danté prioritises the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, reflecting a commitment to authenticity and sustainability. From succulent lamb cutlets infused with unique spices to inventive mezes that tantalise the taste buds, every dish is a celebration of Greece's heritage, reimagined for the contemporary palate.

3. Enoteca Zingara

4.6

Exceptional(8)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fitzroy

Booked 4 times today

A true enoteca that will offer both drink-in and take-way wine with a food offering born in Italy's northwest whilst simultaneously drawing inspiration from other regions

A photo of St George's Restaurant restaurant

4. St George's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(34)

Price: Expensive

• International • Preston

St Georges is the student training restaurant located at Melbourne Polytechnic's Preston Campus. St Georges focuses on providing the opportunity for our students to showcase their skills under the supervision of Victoria’s leading professional trainers. The restaurant caters for up to 100 guests. Private functions are available on request

5. BAAM

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Ascot Vale

Welcome to a Modern, Korean-Fusion venue. This pop-up restaurant is one for your to-do list, but be quick as we won’t be around long. Experience a menu like no other and a refined, elegant yet super cool vibe, this place is known for its exceptional food and customer service.

6. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(473)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 18 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

A photo of Cecconi's Flinders Lane restaurant

7. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.7

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 20 times today

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the JosperOne Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE2006 - 2023

8. Ms Ava

4.4

Awesome(27)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Named after the iconic actress Ava Gardner, Ms Ava embodies timeless beauty, charm, and sophistication, much like the hotel it resides in. Just as Ava Gardner was known for her warmth and graciousness, we strive to create a welcoming and enchanting ambiance where patrons can indulge in a variety of food and beverages and create unforgettable moments.

9. Cecconi's Toorak

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 13 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.

10. Kirbie

4.9

Exceptional(358)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South Melbourne

Booked 9 times today

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Nicky
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A cosy bar with live music. Who wouldn’t enjoy that?!? We loved it so much and stayed till the closing time.
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RegalePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Carlton
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4.9
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Reenie
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Oct 2024
The food quality is outstanding. The simple Pita bread melts in your mouth! I fell in love with the Moussaka. We had the chef selection which delivered a variety of dishes including desserts. Great value and a Greek culinary adventure. Great wines and decor.
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DantéPrice: Expensive• Greek• Northcote
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4.8
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Kathryn
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Oct 2024
Trying to book a table for St Georges is the only road block. If you can get in, its a brilliant experience. The students are delightful, the food amazing.
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St George's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• International• Preston
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4.6
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Kelly-Jane
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Aug 2024
Brilliant food & Brilliant service! We will be back, again and again...
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Enoteca ZingaraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fitzroy
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4.6
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CarolineM
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Mar 2023
Beautifully executed modern twist on Korean in a lovely setting.
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BAAMPrice: Expensive• Korean• Ascot Vale
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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Regale

2. Danté

3. Enoteca Zingara

4. St George's Restaurant

5. BAAM

6. Yugen Dining

7. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

8. Ms Ava

9. Cecconi's Toorak

10. Kirbie

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