Restaurants In Melbourne reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 207 Reddit reviews across 2 subreddits and 19 posts to rank the best Restaurants In Melbourne brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian. Top-rated brands include Maha (4.8/5), Shakahari (4.4/5), Lona Misa (4.4/5).
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Subreddits2
Posts19
Brands99
Products1
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#1
Maha
4.8
(9)
"We did Maha in Windsor this week - the food was delicious (set menu)."
"For upscale vegan set menus I'd recommend Koko, Maha, Lona Misa, Shu, or Transformer"
"Great."
"Both were exceptional quality and really fun to do at home."
"Maha is fantastic. Their veg food is a cut above anything else I've eaten."
"Seconded!"
"Incredible take on modern Middle Eastern cuisine."
"Maha"
"They had a vegan menu last time we went also."
#2
Shakahari
4.4
(8)
"Shakahari in Carlton is old school Asian fusion. Really gorgeous."
"Another vote for shakahari. Great food and atmosphere."
"Shakahari is the fanciest vegetarian restaurant I've been to and is very appropriate for a proposal."
"Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant has fantastic food."
"Oldie but a Goldie but steak free zone."
"Shakahari"
"Shakahari is only ~10 minutes from the city and is,as far as I'm concerned, the most appropriate vegetarian restaurant for a proposal."
"The desert was amazing at Shakahari, but the mains weren't that great in my opinion."
#3
Lona Misa
4.4
(7)
"For upscale vegan set menus I'd recommend Koko, Maha, Lona Misa, Shu, or Transformer"
"I'd go so far as to say Lona Misa might have them beat!"
"Lona Misa is probably the best higher end vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne."
"Lona Misa or Rufio"
"I’ve been to Lona Misa a bunch of times now and it’s probably gone from a 9/10 to an 8/10 since their first couple of menus"
"Lona Misa, Smith & Daughters, Funghi e Tartufo, Shu, Maha, Attica ($$$)."
"I've been to both Patsy's & Lona Misa in the past 3 month's, and I thought Patsy's was the win hands down."
#4
Shu
5.0
(5)
"Shu in Collingwood does great Sichuan cuisine. 100% vegan."
"Went to SHU in Collingwood, maybe not all that fancy but as a non vegan myself, the food was delicious!"
"Shu! The set menu. Trendy and cool meets innovative"
"We had a 10 course vegan degustation at Shu on Johnson st, was very good value @ $85"
"For upscale vegan set menus I'd recommend Koko, Maha, Lona Misa, Shu, or Transformer"
#5
Ballards
5.0
(5)
"Ballards is the best for a more casual date, especially for the price."
"Ballard's."
"Ballard's absolutely shits on other 'fancy' vegan places like Smith and Daughters. It's definitely not a fancy atmosphere, but the food is incredible."
"Ballards for sure, hands down."
"Ballard's in thornbury is the best, cute interior, all vegan, delicious seasonal almost fine dining food but at pub prices."
#6
Gai Wong
4.0
(6)
"Gai Wong for chicken rice is amazing"
"It's actually the most authentic chicken rice I've found in Melbourne so far."
"Gai Wong in North Melbourne has absolutely incredible chicken rice."
"Gai Wong is best for chicken rice."
"Seconding Gai Wong for chicken rice."
"Worst chicken rice I've ever had. Bad service too."
#7
Hofbräuhaus
4.4
(5)
"The spätzle is amazing, as is the pork knuckle and the goulash. Can't go wrong at HBH."
"We ordered the platter and it was great. They have HB and HB Dunkel on tap which is awesome."
"Oh yes, and they're great. You can't have Hofbrauhaus without the house band."
"Hofbräuhaus. Order the pretzel crumbed schnitzel and flammkuchen and you will not be disappointed."
"Pretty good, great schnitzels."
#8
Ishizuka
5.0
(4)
"Most high end place I've done so far was Yakikami and that was sensational."
"Agree that Ishizuka is amazing, and also actually really filling. Service was excellent, and the whole dining experience was great"
"I’ve been to Ishizuka and the food is amazing. It is indeed expensive and wanky, but I loved it."
"For special occasions/once in a lifetime fine Japanese dining."
#9
Patsy's
5.0
(4)
"Went to Patsy’s last night, great food and cocktails."
"Patsy's is my favourite"
"Patsy's food & ambience both outstanding."
"Love Patsy’s"
#10
Smith & Daughters
3.8
(5)
"Smith & Daughters is absolutely awesome!"
"Smith and Daughters for sure. Not fine dining but perfect for everything else you're after IMO"
"Smith and Daughters"
"Smith and Daughters is a completely different experience too, so it depends what you're after."
"S&D lost something in their new location. It's a touch cold for me."
#11
Lulu's
4.5
(4)
"Lulu's is amazing.. excellent "wok hei" that you can taste before you even sit down."
"I reckon Lulu’s is probably the best CKT for me in Melbourne"
"Lulu's is best for char kuey teow"
"Lulu’s char koay teow in the CBD is pretty good."
#12
Meat Maiden
4.5
(4)
"That place is awesome."
"(er, meat), Portello Rosso (spanish), NANT (not the cheapest, but if you're into whiskey...)."
"Meat maiden"
"Meat maiden is well priced, good quality and has that Melbourne underground ambience"
#13
Rockpool
4.0
(4)
"Rockpool is heaven on earth for steak."
"Rockpool and Chancery Lane were great as well."
"Rockpool is where you go if you don’t know anything about steak but hope to impress someone with how expensive yours is."
#14
Reine & La Rue
3.8
(4)
"You want fine dining, great service, a beautiful atmosphere? Reine and La Rue. Also have the Cafe de Paris butter with your steak there, it is so delicious."
"Reine & La Rue"
"Heard reinne and la rue has pretty good steak"
"Reine and La Rue"
#15
Tibas
5.0
(3)
"So good and so cheap!"
"Was voted like 5 years in a row for cheapest fees."
#16
Hawker Chan
5.0
(3)
"Hawker chan in the city! Haven't had anything better than this"
"Hawker Chan in China town gained (and list) the mitchelin star for the soy chicken rice."
"Hawker Chan on Russell. Bloody tasty and reasonable prices for an occasional treat"
#17
Vegie Bar
3.8
(4)
"Vegie Bar on Brunswick St"
"Vegie Bar in Fitzroy is amazing, but sometimes there's a wait for a table."
"If you want cheap/casual then Vege Bar is a good bet."
"Vegebar in Fitzroy - it's rather hustly and bustly though."
#18
Tonka
4.7
(3)
"Tonka - Indian inspired with great vegan options."
"Food's amazing and the head chef is damn funny."
"Tonka is a good high-end Indian place in the CBD."
#19
Asado
4.7
(3)
"Asado, Southbank!!!!"
"Asado"
"I vote for Asado in South Bank. It's Argentinian, so if you want steak, they have you covered."
#20
San Telmo
4.7
(3)
"The last place I had an actually good steak out."
"Dishes are shared by the table so you can try a number of different cuts."
"While San Telmo is great, slightly more casual but same quality - Palermo (same group of companies)."
#21
Grill Americano
3.3
(4)
"Grill Americano"
"Https://grillamericano.com"
"For super fancy (expensive af), Grill Americano on Little Bourke"
"Grill Americano is super cramped and loud, not good for a date. There are far nicer restaurants for the money, both in atmosphere and food."
#22
Railway Club Hotel
4.3
(3)
"Absolutely amazing."
"Try the Railway Club Hotel in Port Melbourne, they are famous for their steaks"
"Has its reputation for a reason."
#23
Moroccan Soup Bar
4.3
(3)
"Oh my, I was thinking about Moroccan soup bar a couple of days ago. I love it. The food is soo good."
"Moroccan Soup Bar on Boundary Rd (It is 100% vegetarian, not sure if fully vegan though)"
"There is also the institution that is the Morrocan soup bar/kitchen."
#24
Vue De Monde
4.3
(3)
"If he demands the best, take him to Vue De Monde."
"Definitely fancy - you can get vegan at Vue De Monde BUT you have to tell them in advance you want vegan"
"Depending on your budget, Vue de Monde. Not 100% vegetarian, but they'll look after you."
#25
Gimlet
4.0
(3)
"Take her to The Beverly, Gimlet, or Bar Bambi"
"Best steak I've had in the city was at Gimlet"
"Gimlet"
#26
Attica
3.7
(3)
"Attica"
"Attica does an amazing vegetarian degustation."
"Attica is a nice thought but 6 month waiting list seems like a no."
#27
Matteo's
5.0
(2)
"Matteo’s has a specific vegan menu."
"Matteo’s is incredible!"
#28
The Atlantic
5.0
(2)
"Is still hands down the best imo."
"Incredible."
#29
Jade Valley
5.0
(2)
"Jade Valley in Belgrave is elite. Some may baulk at pricing but the quality is above and beyond for nearly everything we've ever tried over the last decade."
"Jade valley Belgrave"
#30
Vlados
5.0
(2)
"Yes Vlados Lil bit awkward with the painting of the cows on the wall but hands down best meat I’ve ever eaten"
"Has to be Vlados in Richmond"
#31
Charcoal Grill on The Hill
5.0
(2)
"Is always good."
"Consistently best steak in Victoria."
#32
Komeyui
5.0
(2)
"Komeyui counter omakase hands down"
"A level above for the fancy Japanese places, with amazing sushi."
#33
Transformer
4.5
(2)
"For upscale vegan set menus I'd recommend Koko, Maha, Lona Misa, Shu, or Transformer"
"Transformer in Fitzroy. It's only medium fancy but consistently good food (and I'm not vegan), nice booze and non-booze options and nice unobtrusive service."
#34
Shanghai Street
4.5
(2)
"Their Dumplings and pork beans is really really good."
"Shanghai Street"
#35
Victor Churchill
4.5
(2)
"I hear victor churchill is one of the best but also impossible to get a booking"
"Victor Churchill"
#36
Da Noi
4.5
(2)
"Da Noi on Toorak Rd. is pretty amazing."
"Da Noi in South Yarra. Let them know in advance"
#37
Laksa King
4.5
(2)
"Laksa King is one of Melbourne's best value restaurants."
"Roti Road and Laksa King are worth a try."
#38
Aka Shiro
4.5
(2)
"Akasiro in Collingwood comes the closest to the food I remember having in Japan. Their karaage and tonkatsu are amazing."
"Aka Shiro in Collingwood has nice homely food."
#39
Poon's
4.0
(2)
"Poon's has its own time-warp field that can transport you back to the 70's, it's exactly what OP wants"
"Poon's in Footscray"
#40
Brother Shota
4.0
(2)
"Brother Shota in Albert Park is good."
"I like Brother Shota in Albert Park for something kinda in between."
#41
Hereford Beefstouw
4.0
(2)
"A Hereford Beefstouw, it's down ACDC lane!"
"My fav, semi fine dining & great wines is Hereford Beefstouw at the bottom of ACDC lane."
#42
Hail Lilith
4.0
(2)
"I also came to recommend Hail Lilith"
"Hail Lilith if you want a bit more goth."
#43
Stalactites
4.0
(2)
"Mid range - you could try Stalactites"
"Stalactites might not be pinnacle lamb but they’re a Melbourne institution that everybody goes at least once"
#44
Kisume
4.0
(2)
"Kisume on flinders ln"
"Kisume is good for a cheaper high end Japanese restraunt. I like it more than Nobu."
#45
Mjolner
4.0
(2)
"Mjolner yet - so much fun and great food/cocktails"
"Mjolner is 'Viking'-themed but the menu seems to be modern Australian."
#46
Supper Inn
4.0
(2)
"I like supper inn. Reminds me of a country town restaurant"
"Is great."
#47
Local Hero
4.0
(2)
"Local Hero in the Vic Gardens food court - their dry BBQ pork noodles is awesome"
"Local hero Singapore has decent katong laksa."
#48
Steer
2.5
(2)
"Steer, Crows Nest, Ricci’s."
"I found Steer Dining Room exceptionally mid when I went. Avoid anything Lucas Group, pure slop."
#49
Funghi e Tartufo
5.0
(1)
"Funghi e tartufo, incredible all vegan Italian food on Hardware Lane."
#50
Dendeke
5.0
(1)
"Dendeke in Preston has lots of vegan options and the food there is amazing."
#51
Matsu
5.0
(1)
"If money is no object, Matsu in Footscray."
#52
Bansho
5.0
(1)
"My favourite is Bansho in Armadale. Fantastic sushi and a great vibe."
#53
Nagoya
5.0
(1)
"Nagoya in Glen Huntly. Food is cheap and incredible"
#54
Rococo
5.0
(1)
"Rococo has a huge vegan menu and it’s so good!"
#55
Midori
5.0
(1)
"Midori's Japanese vegan set menu in Balwyn!"
#56
Tsukiji
5.0
(1)
"For sashimi it has to Tsukiji in Prahran, you choose your own fish and then the chefs slice it all up."
#57
Nishikian
5.0
(1)
"Nishikian in forest hill. Don’t get fooled looking at it from the street. The food and ambience is amazing"
#58
Take 8 Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Take 8 Cafe in Hughesdale is good, love the katsu curry, the curry flavour is so flavourful."
#59
Tai Wah
5.0
(1)
"The decor is straight out of the 70s but the food is outstanding"
#60
Cumulus
5.0
(1)
"The lamb shoulder at Cumulus is hard to beat"
#61
Delicious House
5.0
(1)
"They haven't updated the decor since before I was born but all their stuff is fresh and delicious. No gristly lemon chicken there."
#62
Hor Cuisine
5.0
(1)
"Hor Cuisine on Russell Street, Secret Kitchen on Exhibition Street, Dan Tai Fung at the Emporium, Tim Ho Wan on Bourke Street,"
#63
Loi Loi
5.0
(1)
"Order a main and get a complimentary bowl of chicken and sweet corn soup! It has the feel, flavour, and no frills of exactly what you are chasing."
#64
Ramen and Dumpling House
5.0
(1)
"Ramen and Dumpling House in South Vermont Shopping Centre. Sounds Japanese but is more general Asian and just amazingly solid food. So good!"
#65
Philippe
5.0
(1)
"High end - you want Flower Drum or Philippe"
#66
Flower Drum
5.0
(1)
"High end - you want Flower Drum or Philippe"
#67
Bamboo House
5.0
(1)
"Bamboo House for the win 🥇"
#68
Nam Loong
5.0
(1)
"Love the steamed buns at Nam Loong."
#69
Shark Fin Inn
5.0
(1)
"Shark Fin Inn is wonderful."
#70
Choi's
5.0
(1)
"Choi's in Hawthorn is mint."
#71
Block 7 Dumplings
5.0
(1)
"Block 7 Dumplings at Eastland has one of the best fried rice I ever had"
#72
Angie's Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"Angie’s kitchen in moonee ponds is pretty great. Never had a bad meal there."
#73
Cica
5.0
(1)
"My favorite place - Cica on Carlisle St, Balaclava is like stepping back to the 80s in the best way"
#74
Eastern Bell
5.0
(1)
"It is the best “Australian” chinese i’ve had. Also has a great 80s/90s australian vibe"
#75
Emporium
4.0
(1)
"Also try Emporium or the Swanston St area near QV centre."
#76
Swanston St near QV Centre
4.0
(1)
"Also try Emporium or the Swanston St area near QV centre."
#77
Nomad
4.0
(1)
"Nomad has a great lamb pie"
#78
Askal
4.0
(1)
"Askal has a vegan feed me menu"
#79
Eastern Dumpling House
4.0
(1)
"Eastern Dumpling House in Carnegie- no fuss, relatively cheap, and always tasty"
#80
Gold Leaf
4.0
(1)
"Gold leaf preston"
#81
Mongkok Tea House
4.0
(1)
"Mongkok Tea house in Camberwell. Has some of the classics like prawn toast. Otherwise it's quite fancy."
#82
Mama Wongs
4.0
(1)
"Malaysian halal Chinese, except the pork."
#83
Austrian Club
4.0
(1)
"You could always try the sister to German cuisine, the Austrian Club in Heidelberg West is great if you don’t mind the hike."
#84
Hophaus
4.0
(1)
"Hophaus in Southbank is where my mum swears by. She's German, we're big fans, and they serve Früh which is her fave."
#85
Palermo
4.0
(1)
"I've also had Pastuso which is also from the same owners. I better give Palermo a go then"
#86
Marbl
4.0
(1)
"It’s not fine dining but Marbl in Prahan is great"
#87
French Brasserie
4.0
(1)
"I had a good experience at French Brasserie, and Philippe's reviews are way better, so expecting good food."
#88
Cinder
4.0
(1)
"Yep. Cinder is really good."
#89
Hansa Steak and Grill
4.0
(1)
"Hansa steak and grill Mordialloc"
#90
Chancery Lane
4.0
(1)
"Rockpool and Chancery Lane were great as well."
#91
Wow Crepes
4.0
(1)
"You can get good jian bing in the city at 五福煎饼 Wow Crepes."
#92
Hotel Gitan
4.0
(1)
"Hotel gitan does really good classic French, stake and chips etc. Expensive but not excessively, gorgeous restaurant, and owned by one of Melbourne's best chefs"
#93
Ng Sing Cafe
4.0
(1)
"They serve old fashioned Cantonese fare. I don’t see many of these anymore."
#94
Marn Bo
4.0
(1)
"Marn Bo in Reservoir sounds like exactly what you are searching for. Its menu is really good, albeit bog-standard Chinese takeaway circa 1990."
#95
Dragon Phoenix
4.0
(1)
"Dragon Phoenix in Burwood"
#96
Niku Ou
4.0
(1)
"If the OP was looking for that more refined type experience and loves Japanese - Niku Ou could be the ticket. Wagyu specialists but they also have plenty of seafood on the menu."
#97
Wong's Lucky Bar
4.0
(1)
"Salt and pepper garlic ribs ftw."
#98
Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar
4.0
(1)
"A 2 hatted restaurant in the cbd that isn't Super wildly exspensive"
#99
Peking Inn
4.0
(1)
"Peking Inn, Bundoora"
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