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1. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1245)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 34 times today
Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.
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2. Grazia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(944)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Iris
Booked 56 times today
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
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3. Gilson
4.5
Awesome(691)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Yarra
Booked 76 times today
Gilson is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's praised for its 'authentic Italian cuisine' and 'flavor-packed pasta dishes' by customers in their reviews. The 'Seafood Linguine', 'avocado bruschetta', and 'tiramisu' are particularly noted as delicious. The ambiance is also described as cozy and welcoming, further adding to the authentic Italian experience.
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4. Attica
4.8
Exceptional(28)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Ripponlea
Booked 12 times today
We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.
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5. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club
4.5
Awesome(115)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 32 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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6. Officina Gastronomica Italiana
4.6
Exceptional(377)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Prahran
Booked 9 times today
Officina Gastronomica Italiana is the epitome of authentic Italian cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'authentic Italian simplicity' and 'authentic Italian music softly in the background'. The 'authentic and sensible serving sizes' further enhance the authenticity of this eatery. The restaurant's primary focus on artisan pasta and espresso, complemented by a broad Italian wine list, solidifies its authenticity.
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7. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton
4.4
Awesome(561)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 27 times today
D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.
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8. The Orrong Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(451)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Armadale
Booked 29 times today
Classic Australian Pub lovingly restored with a tasty traditional menu
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9. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1138)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 52 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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10. Bodega Underground
4.4
Awesome(1507)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 35 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.
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