Best Lunch Restaurants in Alphington

370 restaurants available nearby

1. Alphington Social

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Alphington

Booked 6 times today

The Alphington Social...an eclectic wood fire pizza, cheese and wine bar located in the heart of Alphington. Offering a cosy environment with warm, friendly staff whom put an emphasis on fresh food sourced both locally and internationally. Great Australian wines, tap beer and cocktails, along with a substantial offering of cheese and charcuterie.

2. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3126)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 79 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

3. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(399)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 43 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

4. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(690)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 57 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

5. The European

4.6

Exceptional(1275)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 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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6. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.6

Exceptional(1118)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 33 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

7. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1828)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 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.

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8. 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.

9. Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

Exceptional(1171)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 40 times today

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

10. Enoteca Boccaccio

4.6

Exceptional(306)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kew East

Booked 9 times today

One Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2024Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2024 - Three GlassesThe Top 10 Hatted Italian Restaurants in Melbourne, The Age January 2024Star Wine List Awards 2024 (Global) - Winner Best New Wine List in the World.Top 25 restaurants in Victoria for 2023 - Herald SunOne Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2023Enoteca Boccaccio is an award winning restaurant from the legendary D'Anna family. Situated above Boccaccio Continental Supermarket, it is a destination for some of Melbournes best cheese, salumi, and an Italian/European menu from hatted head chef Andrew Beddoes. The wine list is a dynamic and ever evolving selection of our favourite wines from local and international producers. It is curated by our team to best reflect the vintages and compliment the menu offering. We offer BYO Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night dinner service and Friday/Saturday lunch service with $20 corkage per bottle.

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Gregory
Perth •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delightful wait staff - well curated wines - fine food served promptly -
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Mark
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing!! The best restaurant we visited while in Melbourne for 8 days. An absolute highlight of our visit. Cannot recommend Cha Ching enough. Thank you for the experience
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.5
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Emma
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing food, great vibe, very good value for money.
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Maximos
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We have recently moved to Alphington and Alphington social is becoming our favorite spot! Jo and the whole team are always welcoming and the food is always delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you Alphington social for your hospitality!
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Alphington SocialPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alphington
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4.3
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Henry
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Great Experience! We came slightly later, and they were very accomodating.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5

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370 restaurants available nearby

1. Alphington Social

2. Hochi Mama CBD

3. Cha Ching

4. Gilson

5. The European

6. Hochi Mama Richmond

7. Vue de monde

8. Bodega Underground

9. Rococo Hawthorn

10. Enoteca Boccaccio

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