Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Kensington

79 restaurants available nearby

1. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(483)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 25 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.

2. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1851)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

3. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(30)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 18 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

4. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.3

Awesome(239)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 1 time today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

5. Ming Dining

4.4

Awesome(20)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Recommended by AGFG | Ming Dining is more than just a restaurant – Step through our doors and embark on a journey that takes you on an unparalleled culinary adventure.Our cuisine is a harmonious fusion of traditional Asian flavors and modern techniques, where every dish is a tribute to the diverse cuisines of Asia, elevated by the finest locally sourced produce.

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6. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(814)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 13 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

7. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 5 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.

8. Askal

4.3

Awesome(111)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

9. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1352)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

10. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 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.

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Molly
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Vue de Monde. The service was incredible, with great attention to detail. The food was the best I have ever had in my life, with many of the dishes containing ingredients I don't usually like yet being my favourite of the night. An experience my partner and I will never forget. Thank you to all the staff for such a memorable experience.
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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lynette
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding service from our waiter, excellent recommendations for share platters to start off our lunch, food was tasty, good portions and and great presentation could not fault this venue all in all a very good experience thank you
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TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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4.3
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Chi
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love how flavourful all the dishes were and the atmosphere was amazing!
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.6
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Peter
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As usual, Pure South delivered a very good dining experience Great table with river views and excellent food and wine The wine list has some gems with bottle age at very reasonable prices Service was a little challenged due to the number of diners arriving together but no issue once the initial rush was dealt with Highly recommended
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Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.4
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Jodie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Had a great experience at Ming’s Dining doing their bottomless brunch set menu. There was so many options available for beverages even our non-alcohol drinkers were happy with the value of money for this package. The food alone was spectacular and had our whole table talking. We had a few vegetarians and one vegan and the staff were so accomodating with food options. I will definitely be back to enjoy more of their tasty menu!!
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Ming DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4

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79 restaurants available nearby

1. Yugen Dining

2. Vue de monde

3. Pure South Dining

4. TOTE Bar & Dining

5. Ming Dining

6. The Carlton Wine Room

7. Bistra

8. Askal

9. Meatmaiden

10. The European

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