Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Altona

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ItalianSeafoodFrenchJapaneseFusion / EclecticComfort Food

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BaysideInner CityInner City NorthInner City WestInner EastInner South

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BrightonCarltonCollingwoodMelbourne CBDRichmondSouth Melbourne

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

26 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand

4.6

Exceptional(530)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Williamstown

Booked 4 times today

Serving beautiful food to the diners of Melbourne and beyond for over 20 years. The Strand in Williamstown has become a Melbourne Institution.

2. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(508)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 39 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

3. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

Exceptional(1205)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 27 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

4. Ms Ava

4.4

Awesome(33)

€€€€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.

5. Kirbie

4.8

Exceptional(393)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South Melbourne

Booked 6 times today

KIRBIE Caff' & BistroLunch & Dinner Tuesday-SaturdayFunctions & Events Available

6. French Saloon

4.8

Exceptional(363)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

7. Cecconi's Toorak

4.6

Exceptional(160)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 21 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.

8. Morris Jones & Co

3.8

Excellent(12)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Windsor

Step into the opulent world of Inca Moris Jones, where elegance meets the vibrant fusion of Nikkei cuisine. Our menu is a refined interpretation of Peruvian-Japanese influences, blending the delicate artistry of Japanese culinary traditions with Peru's bold, spicy flavours. Each dish is elevated through contemporary cooking techniques, offering a dining experience that is both sophisticated and exciting.At Inca Moris Jones, we invite you to indulge in a culinary journey that is as exquisite as it is unforgettable. Join us in our stunning setting for an evening of exceptional flavours and a warm, welcoming ambience.

9. The Q Rooftop Bar

3.7

Very Good(121)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Elevate your senses at The Q. Hiding up on level 28 with city views and sunsets, we’re all about killer cocktails, moody lighting, and that secret bar vibe. It’s a bit of a hunt to find us, but always worth it once you have a signature cocktail in hand and are looking out over the Melbourne skyline.

10. Ishizuka

4.8

Exceptional(42)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.

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Adam
Perth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food - daughter said pasta was the best she ever had and she has lived on pasta basically for 18yrs.
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Cecconi's Flinders LanePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Ambience is amazing the way the whole restaurant layout has been done is next to none. Service was 10/10 and the food is on the pricy side but worth it. Will be coming back again to try the different options such as the chefs special menu or the sushi. Overall experience was amazing.
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.6
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EmilyVIP
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Delicious the hanger steak with miso and the tiramisu were highlights and the wine was great
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KirbiePrice: Expensive• Bistro• South Melbourne
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4.8
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lynne
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
4 people enjoyed their meals very much one say their steak was grisely ..
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The StrandPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Williamstown
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4.6
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Michael
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Feb 2025
Excellent venue, great food and attentive service.
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Ms AvaPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Melbourne CBD
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4.4

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