Restaurants in Melbourne
79 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Melbourne shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Melbourne's dining scene down to 79 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 4 neighborhoods and averaging 4.6★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Northcote is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Wazzup Falafel is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 79 restaurants spots in Melbourne — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Wazzup Falafel
Ruckers Hill
Sideshow Burgers and Cafe Northcote
VEX
Cuppa Turca Dondurma & Kunefe
Brother Bon - Your Local Vegan Restaurant in Northcote
MESOB
Va Penne
Hanami Izakaya
Haru Dining
Ginger & Chives
BOMBAY BENTO
Wesley Anne
Tahina
Sweet Salt - Gluten Free Eatery
Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca
Estelle
Inthanon Thai Restaurant
No22 Cafe
Foglia di Fico
Roule Galette
Number 12 Thai Restaurant
Bistrot d'Orsay
SUD Food and Wine
Dosirock
Embla
Trattoria Emilia
Scugnizzo Ristorante
Rosa's Canteen
Il Bacaro
The Hardware Club
Gasthaus on Queen
Salero Kito Padang Rose Lane
Thong Thai Restaurant Melbourne
Farmer's Daughters
Longrain Melbourne
Flower Drum Restaurant Melbourne
NOMAD Melbourne
Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
Sunda Dining
Bamboo House
The Moat
Nisa's Thai Street Food (Melbourne's CBD)
Khaosan Lane
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Panacea
102 Uniq
Gum
Cinder
Pubcha
Glou
Commis
Wheat, Wine & Whisky
The CODE pizza bar
Orlo
Shusai Mijo
SAVANNA AFRICAN RESTAURANT
Flint
Shop Ramen
Marquis of Lorne
The Gem Bar and Dining
Goldy's! Tavern
Akasiro
IDES
Smith St Bistrot
Paradise Alley
TONKIN
Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets
Maha North
Sixty Smith
Norma Fitzroy
Chicano Taqueria
Farro Pizzeria Fitzroy
Bar Liberty
Marion Wine Bar
Cutler
The Rose Street Artists’ Market
Pizza Pizza Pizza
Poodle Bar & Bistro
Gaea
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Melbourne?
Polomaps has curated 79 restaurants spots in Melbourne, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Wazzup Falafel, No22 Cafe, Panacea. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Melbourne have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Melbourne include Northcote, Melbourne CBD, Collingwood, Fitzroy. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Melbourne?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Melbourne or anywhere else.
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