Explore in Melbourne’s most popular dining destinations

The dining in Melbourne is thriving, and we’ve compiled a list of the most delicious and up-to-date options to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out our top nine hottest, freshest spots below!

Dining in Melbourne
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In the city of Melbourne, there is a vast array of dining choices available. Presented here are nine recently established eateries that are currently extremely popular and sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Tartine

Richmond gets a taste of Paris with Tartine, serving up open-faced sandwiches loaded with elegant French fixings.

Enjoy the exquisite combinations such as crab paired perfectly with green apple and chervil or anchovies mingled sweetly into caramelised onion and olives atop house baked organic spelt sourdough.

Don’t miss out on their tarte tatin which shares its name only partially to avoid confusion. Visit them at 1035 High St in Armadale or check out tartine.com.au for more details!

Freyja

A new Nordic restaurant helmed by a two Michelin-starred chef has opened in the CBD, giving Noma some competition.

For lunchtime visitors to Freya., smorrebrod is worth sampling; it’s packed with school prawns and savoy cabbage-the ultimate open-faced sandwich delight!

Check out this Oh-so-Scandi setting today on freyjarestaurant.com or visit them at their establishment situated on 477 Collins St Melbourne.

Grill Americano

Grill Americano is thriving after six months, thanks to their hand-built wood oven and Josper grill. They offer a variety of beef, including rare wagyu breeds that are grilled perfectly.

You can choose from the 1.2kg bistecca alla Fiorentina or try their mixed grill featuring steak, sausage and bacon – both sure to please your palate!

Their waiters wear white gloves and jackets as they deliver dishes with tableside finishing touches throughout the restaurant floor at 112 Flinders Ln in Melbourne or you may visit them online at grillamericano.com for more information on this amazing dining experience.

Smith St Bistrot

Experience the charm of vintage Paris at Scott Pickett’s latest French eatery, Smith St Bistrot in Collingwood.

Indulge in an extravagant dinner featuring Southern Rock Lobster Thermidor and Vol Au Vents D’escargot or opt for a relaxing brunch with classics such as Steak Baguettes, Croque Madame and Quiche Asperges du jour.

The former Lupo venue has undergone a revamp to reflect the traditional bistros that were popular during ‘années folles,’ complete with chic velvet banquettes, antique mirrors and custom-made brass chandeliers.

Visit smithstbistrot.com.au., located on 300 Smith Street in Collingwood to immerse yourself into this exquisite culinary journey today!

Victor Churchill

The door handle at Victor Churchill is crafted from bronze and takes the form of a sausage link, signaling that this butcher shop possesses unique qualities.

Upon entry into its interior space, one might mistake it for a luxury diamond showroom rather than a regular meat market due to the shiny vitrines showcasing pies, parfaits, and terrines lining the walls; meanwhile in another area slabs of high-end beef hang like prized artworks within an exceptional curing room constructed with Himalayan salt blocks emitting backlit lighting.

The ultimate crown jewel among other opulent aesthetics includes their horseshoe bar featuring 12 alluring olive-green leather stools where patrons may congregate whilst enjoying menu selections resonating decadence such as fresh oysters and charcuterie alongside premium steaks or porchetta straight off their rotisserie oven.

Visit them on High Street located in Armadale or peek online through victorchurchill.com to experience this unmatched culinary extravagance yourself!

Bar Jayda

Shane Delia’s newest establishment, Jayda, exudes a distinct retro extravagance that firmly places it in Melbourne’s elite roster of cocktail bars with Levantine influences.

Despite primarily being an upscale bar experience, the delectable menu offerings are abundant enough to satisfy hunger pangs and can even constitute as a complete meal.

Maha employees’ regular after-work staple- crispy meat nubbles from pan bottoms wrapped inside luscious flaky pastry – is now officially on the list under ‘after-service sandwich’.

For those seeking something lighter but equally delightful must try salmon roe-infused tuna kibbeh accompanied by fresh perilla leaf at hand for rolling purposes. Visit 19 Bond St., Melbourne or check out their website barjayda.com.au for more information.

Yugen Dining

In South Yarra, this dining in Melbourne, a luxurious new Japanese eatery can be found underground on two levels.

This fine establishment boasts not only a restaurant and bar but also features an omakase counter with renowned sushi chef Alex Yu at its helm for sensational sashimi creations.

Make sure to indulge in their bestselling Chinese donuts infused with prawn mousse or delight your palate with crispy chicken skin paired alongside smoked eel chawanmushi. Visit them now at 605 Chapel Street, South Yarra or check out yugendining.com.au for more information!

Osteria Renata

Park Street Pasta & Wine’s duo has extended their famous pasta to Prahran, with Osteria Renata serving up traditional Italian home-style cuisine inspired by the warmth of nonna’s kitchen.

The menu boasts a variety of homemade artisanal pastas in different shapes and flavors – from braised veal shank tortelli to cacio e pepe with gnocco fritto- satisfying all kinds of taste buds.

In addition, the restaurant features an olive green osteria complete with its own prosecco garden for sipping sparkling wine under sunny skies!

Head over to 436-438 High St or visit osteriarenata.com.au for more information.

Figlia

Luke Skidmore, Alberto Fava and Andreas Papadakis, the creators of Tipo 00 and Osteria Illaria, have expanded their love for all things carbohydrate with Figlia in Brunswick East.

Dining in Melbourne specializes in organic sourdough pizzas served alongside flavorful chargrilled snacks that pair perfectly with a wine list boasting minimal intervention makers.

Our top recommendation is the mortadella featuring taleggio cheese and roasted pistachios. Find Figlia at 335 Lygon St in Brunswick East or visit figlia.com.au for more information on this well-rounded culinary indulgence!

Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar

Secure your spot at Pearl Chablis and Oyster Bar, Melbourne’s newest addition. This sophisticated CBD establishment showcases an exceptional range of recently shucked seafood, served either raw or cooked to perfection.

Enhance your palate by accompanying your food with one of their numerous chardonnay varieties, which includes over 500 rare Burgundy wines not obtainable anywhere else. Visit L1 Shop 108/200 Bourke St., Melbourne, today; pearloyster.co has more information regarding reservations.

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