Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Dandenong

"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"

"Style / Ambiance: Featured among Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Restaurants in the World, Vue de Monde is a fixture on Melbourne’s fine dining scene. Chef Shannon Bennett serves four- and 10-course tasting menus in a recently renovated dining room situated 55 stories above the city. Those looking for an extra exclusive experience should book the Dom Perignon Room, a Joost Baker-designed private space that seats up to 14 guests."

"Chancery Lane, a European bistro by Scott Pickett, has been welcoming diners since December within the historic Normanby Chambers building. Suited for any occasion, from a glass and a bite at the bar to a private dinner party, you can expect classic European dishes with a twist. The 100-seater bistro is ensconced in a rich palette of dark green, checkerboard tiling and dark timber, emulating old-world charm and opulence of La Belle Epoque."

"Little Collins StreetScott Pickett’s latest endeavour is sexy, sleek and expensive… but it’s worth it. It’s simple but rich French food and it’s literally the dream successfully living in a big city. There’s a seafood platter – one of the most popular menu items – priced at $360."

"The newest labour of love for Alejandro Saravia – of Pastuso fame – has been in the works for four years. This restaurant, housed in the new 80 Collins development, is a three-story ode to the abundant produce of Gippsland. Whether you choose to sip cocktails on the rooftop – designed around a greenhouse – or enjoy a few plates of Gippsland’s finest produce at the restaurant, chances are you’ll want to stop by the deli for some take-home treats before calling it a night."

"This three-storey love letter to Gippsland and its produce is by Alejandro Saravia, the chef behind CBD classic Pastuso. There's a deli with house-made pastrami rolls; a suave restaurant with a focus on cooking with flames; and a greenhouse-like rooftop oasis. 80 Collins 95 Exhibition Street,Melbourne"

"Visit Gippsland on your lunch break with a celebration of seasonal produce. Farmer's Daughters has curated a grazing platter of cheeses, house-made terrine, soda bread, cultured butter, pickled vegetables and chutney. Served with a fresh juice and delicious pastry."

"Located on Little Bourke Street within a small yet sophisticated laneway locale, Tipo 00 serves as a nice little reminder that eating spaghetti cooked al dente is good for the soul. Named after the finely ground flour used to make pizza and pasta, this venue takes an unfussy approach with clean, simple elements. Try one of the restaurant’s best-sellers including the squid-ink tagliolini or gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and braised duck."

"Tucked away in Melbourne’s CBD, within its laneway locale, Tipo 00 exemplifies my ideal type of dining- casual dining. The restaurant itself is unassuming and does not impose. What do I mean by this?"

"Located down one of Melbourne’s iconic laneways (which are worth checking out in their own right – maybe as a fun Melbourne date idea?) is Krimper Cafe, one of the best breakfast spots in Melbourne CBD. Thought by many as one of Melbourne’s best hidden gems, it is afterall kinda hard to find, it is definitely worth a visit. If you are into seriously good coffee where the barista’s know really how to hit the spot and fresh breakfast options suitable for the whole family, you really can’t go wrong with this bustling Melbourne cafe located in the heart of Melbs."

"More floaty faves come from Fresh Air, another soufflé pancake spot in the CBD. Order jiggly treats with pocky, soy mochi and black sesame fixings. Or try their take on dorayaki, a flat azuki filled pancake stack."

"$18 ParmasEvery Tuesday Join us on Tuesdays for an $18 hand-crumbed chicken parma with crunchy chips and salad. Wash it down with Happy Hour drinks!"

"Join us on Tuesdays for an $18 hand-crumbed chicken parma with crunchy chips and salad. Wash it down with Happy Hour drinks!"

"But Dex2rose serves up not your usual boring vanilla ice cream but rather one of a kind gelato creations for every taste bud. With flavors like Chocolate Stout, made with Guiness and chocolate, it comes served with mini pretzels and a syringe of salted caramel sauce because who can have enough right?. Did we also mention that these ice creams were made using liquid nitrogen!"

"Since 1995, Il Bacaro Cucina e Bar has tantalised passersby with the good times glimpsed between its half-open, half-closed Venetian blinds. If you haven’t succumbed yet, or not stepped inside for a while, stop resisting!. Beside a curvaceous marble bar and row upon row of Italian wine bottles, dishes that sound, look, smell and taste bellissima await."

"Translated as ‘God of wine’, Il Bacaro is the epitome of Venetian style in the heart of Melbourne. First opened in 1995, Il Bacaro is certainly no stranger to acclaim and continues to impress diners a..."

" With its unique identity and branding, Tutto Bene showcases the best Italian produce in a traditional eatery style, with uninterrupted picturesque skyline views of Melbourne"

"Cuisine: ContemporaryThe traditional dinner-on-a-yacht never goes out of fashion. A number of catamaran companies offer a 3-4 hour sunset cruise that kicks off at the Docklands in Melbourne and makes it’s way across the city shore-line. With a surprisingly hearty buffet with countless…read more about Sunset Cruise Romantic Restaurant Melbourne, Australia…"

"One of the most popular things to in Melbourne with family is to take a river cruise down the Yarra River. The two main cruise operators are the Yarra River Cruises and Melbourne River Cruises. Both offer a range of cruises including sightseeing tours, twilight cruises and dinner cruises."