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1. Paesino Pizzeria
4.4
Awesome(7)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Keilor
Indulge in a wonderful selection of locally produced wines, carefully curated imported beers, and mouthwatering authentic pizza, all available in the vibrant heart of Keilor.
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2. Goon BBQ 2
4.5
Awesome(26)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Niddrie
Booked 7 times today
Established in the heart of Essendon North, Goon BBQ creates a heart warming Korean Barbecue atmosphere. Serving not only sizzling table BBQ but as well as authentic, healthy and delicious Korean cuisine accompanied by traditional Korean beverages.
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3. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1264)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 4 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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4. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton
4.4
Awesome(567)
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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5. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club
4.5
Awesome(123)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 12 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. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1151)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 5 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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7. Philhellene
4.7
Exceptional(274)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Moonee Ponds
Booked 3 times today
Philhellene is one of the four Greek restaurants in Melbourne to be included in the 2011 Age Good Food Guide, our primary objective at Philhellene is to present an authentic concept of food and drink while using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mothers' cooking, creating a truly memorable and even emotional experience.The team at Philhellene consists of John & Susie Rerakis, several time 'best greek restaurant' winners by The Age Good Food Guide, also featured in Vogue Entertaining and other prominent media. Along with them their entourage of mothers who are working in the kitchen, spreading love & tales of their country in the dishes that they serve you.Our primary objective is to present an authentic concept of food and drink while using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mothers’ cooking, creating a wonderful experience.
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8. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD
4.3
Awesome(780)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 80 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.
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9. Gilson
4.5
Awesome(700)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Yarra
Booked 50 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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10. Bodega Underground
4.4
Awesome(1521)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 31 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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