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1. Royal Oak Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(272)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Fitzroy
Booked 20 times today
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality
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2. Joanne's Pizzeria & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Carlton North
Booked 9 times today
Serving traditional and unauthentic pizza, including a plant-based & GF menu, in an intimate and cozy Victorian terrace in the heart of Rathdowne Village, Carlton North.
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3. Saigon Secret
5.0
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Carlton North
Booked 1 time today
Searching for an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Carlton North, then you'll absolutely love our new Saigon Secret; it's the traditional Vietnamese with a twist. Enjoy the delicious, colourful and vibrant dishes full of well-packed nutrition and flavour to make you go …so yum! Located in a heritage building, Saigon Secret is the quaint Vietnamese restaurant that's creating the buzz amongst restaurants in Carlton. Our range of Vietnamese fusion dishes are as exciting visually as it is flavoursome to taste. Enjoy a range of succulent and juicy, and wholesome Vietnamese dishes. Go for our belly-filling, taste bud exciting range of scrumptious foodie treats like the satay skewers or crispy fried calamari and chicken; you know you are in for a foodie treat when you walk into our Non-la (traditional Vietnamese hats) adorned restaurant down at the corner of Rathdowne St in Carlton.
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4. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1318)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 36 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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5. Johnny's Green Room
4.2
Awesome(97)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 1 time today
Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.
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6. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton
4.5
Awesome(586)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 33 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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7. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy
4.2
Awesome(1727)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Fitzroy
Booked 35 times today
Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.
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8. Il Solito Posto
4.8
Exceptional(1215)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 42 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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9. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD
4.4
Awesome(865)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 45 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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10. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club
4.5
Awesome(145)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Melbourne CBD
Booked 28 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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