Best Fine Dining in Melbourne

"Vue de Monde has been a Melbourne institution of dining luxury for almost 20 years. There’s one set menu which changes daily, with each dish brought out and explained to you by any one of the notoriously charming chefs. Set in one of the most gorgeous locations imaginable; the 55th floor of Melbourne’s iconic Rialto building, if you get there at the right time of day, you can feel the sunset over you and watch the Melbourne city skyline transform.The food: Native Australian with a side of theatrics.The cost: $310pp chef’s menuHow to order: Book here"

"The sweeping views of this 55th-floor high restaurant – in the former observation deck of the Rialto – are almost more of a drawcard than the Australian native ingredient focused menu…almost. The chic black interior of this fine dining restaurant underscores the thoughtful design elements scattered throughout – the kangaroo leather tables, river stones and kangaroo fur chairs. The menu changes daily, but the focus is always on Australian ingredients, and the dinner theatrics are worth the price of admission."

"You get to experience Shannon Beckett’s take on French cuisine overlooking the entire city atop the Rialto!. Yes, the food is the star of the show, but the vibe one gets from the location is to die for. Vue de Monde is high on our recommendation list for special locations."

"With a colourful history spanning over a century, the Chef Hat awarded Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar has contributed to the cultural and culinary growth of Melbourne's dining scene...."

"Café Di Stasio is an Italian fine-dining institution and after more than 30 years at its Fitzroy Street location, this renowned restaurant and bar still holds decadent and timeless appeal. Here, long-serving white-jacketed waiters will offer that extra touch of service, whilst recalling an extensive list of house specialties like linguine with prawns, or home-made pasta with tomato, mozzarella and basil. As such, the restaurant has a faithful clientele and those in the know will swear by the seasonal two-course lunch with wine."

"Zomato users recommend Butter Chicken, Panipuri, Naan, Lamb Curry, Momos, Coconut Rice and Lamb Vindaloo at Aagaman. Most of the visitors also appreciated the Friendly. 271 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia"

"The scene: Representing the pinnacle of fine dining in Melbourne, Matteo’s exudes luxury from the very beginning. From the deluxe interior boasting deep purple chairs, gilt mirrors and ornate chandeliers to the Asian-European fusion menu dripping in exotic flavours, a myriad of textures and fascinating ingredients, every part of Matteo’s confirms is to be the dapper and slightly eccentric aristocrat of the city’s fine dining scene. New additions are made to the a la carte menu every day as ingredients come into season and almost every item offers a perfectly balanced blend of Asian and European flavours and cooking techniques."

"Steer Dining Room offers one of the top steak nights in Melbourne, and they take the art of selecting only the finest cattle and cuts very seriously. After all, their motto is that “fine steak should be treated as preciously as caviar.”. Steer has one of the most comprehensive selections of Melbourne steaks you can find, not just in the city, but in the entire country."

"Very close by for us, the area around WTC Wharf and opposite South Wharf was an area we got very well acquainted with during the Metro Melbourne covid lockdown. With the impressive Seafarers Bridge in the foreground this lovely quiet spot is one of our quick and easy go-to’s for a Melbourne sunset."

"Shuji Sushi is a chain of contemporary Japanese cafes that you really can’t go past when it comes to quick and pleasant service, and food at reasonable prices. This is the perfect Japanese pit stop for busy families on the go. The menu includes hot dishes of ramen, soba and udon noodles; numerous bento box options, and sushi/sashimi packs that cater for every taste."

"Spend the day hopping between eclectic cafes and small shops, and explore iconic places such as the State Parliament buildings, Shrine of Remembrance, Federation Square, Arts Centre, Yarra River, Fitzroy Garden and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Take advantage of the free tram service around the City Circle loop to get around!"

"Cook’s Cottage is open daily for visitors between 9am – 5pm at a price of $6.50. The visit offers the chance to see the antique furnishing and style of the famous voyager’s family home for a little slice of charming history within the city. The visit shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours, and so visiting several of the city’s gardens can be done easily within a morning or longer if you’re wrapped up in a particular exhibition."

"175 Swan St, Richmond, Yarra, Victoria 3121 AustraliaFrench, European, InternationalLunch, Dinner, Late NightReservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service+61 3 9428 3585http://www.noirrestaurant.com.au"