Best Diners 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."

"Trunk Diner models itself on a New York-style diner, with a great indoor-outdoor dining area and a menu that’s part classic Americana, part Tex-Mex. For lunch, there are hot dogs like the Hillbilly or Chilli Cheese, plus a menu of quesadillas. For dinner, there’s BBQ pork ribs and buttermilk-fried chicken with sides like potato mash and apple slaw."

"There’s so much more than pizza on offer at Bay Beach Pizza & Pasta in Port Melbourne. Cosily located on Bay Street, diners can sit alfresco and soak up warming rays under red market umbrellas, or din..."

"Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq has a range of fun things to do with family in Melbourne, all in one place. Here you will find loads of arcade games, dodgem cars, VR, ten pin bowling and more!. All the classic arcade games are here, so parents are also entertained, but of course all the latest games are here too."

"This hostel offers quality rooms, stylish décor and friendly service – all for an affordable price. They provide free wifi, free activities and free pancakes. This hostel has accommodations for all styles of travellers, including private, double and dorm rooms."

"If you’re the type to rock Air Max 90s, Yellow Bird is the place for you!. There’s great music, an affordable menu and an outdoor area that’s great for people watching on a warm morning. Most importantly there’s an all day breakfast menu for you late comers."

"Parlour Diner would be best suited to be the proverbial poster child for what an authentic American Burger joint should look like. With classics that contain influences from international cuisines, you may just find the best burger in Melbourne here. The crispy fried chicken and brioche bun combination are revered by locals and burger lovers who travel from further afield for one of the best burger shops in Melbourne."

"Bluetrain aka Melbourne’s Meeting Place, does perfect Melbourne food and is the best casual dining in Melbourne. I know the menu back to front and I’ve tried everything and there isn’t one thing I wouldn’t recommend!. Bluetrain is found on Southbank, behind Flinders Street Station with views over the Yarra river!"

"A pizza, pasta and hotdog centred kids menu, milkshakes, spiders and sundaes – which kid wouldn’t be happy with a selection like this?. This people’s cafe is popular with young and old, probably also because it serves what they lovingly call dude food. Southgate Complex, Upper Level, Southbank."

"Located on Little Bourke Street with entry via Merritts Place, Scugnizzo restaurant is warm, casually elegant and offers a calm respite from the busy activity of Melbourne’s CBD. Scugnizzo’s tradition..."

"Pizza is definitely sexy at A25 Pizzeria – Lonsdale on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This Italian restaurant specialises in artisan pizza with a strong focus on handmade pasta in tr..."