3 Best Australian Restaurants in Melbourne, VIC

We spent Sunday Lunch at Cutler and Co for our 5th anniversary and we had the most amazing time. Our server Olivia was fantastic, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was delicious and well priced for the amazing quality. We also opted for the wine pairing which was matched perfectly and unique. (1 star was deducted from Atmosphere as the restaurant did feel a little dark when the sun went away and we also had a big loud table next to us) But overall one of my favourite meals I’ve had in Melbourne and would highly recommend for a special occasion!!

Had another exceptional experience last night. Hannah, a staff member, made our night a night to remember celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. Food was amazing, sommelier was very knowledgeable and the service was impeccable! Cannot fault this place at all! Will definitely be coming back for any occasion!

We enjoyed a fantastic set menu lunch that had a wide range of high quality dishes from starters to dessert. The scallops had perfectly balanced flavours and the sirloin was one of the very best we have tasted. In addition, the table service was on point and outstanding in every aspect. They also have an extensive wine list to choose from. Our lunch experience here was benchmark, we are looking forward to going back again.

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Possibly the greatest restaurant I've ever been to. They gave me a complimentary broth, I'd have been the happiest man on earth to have been given a whole pot full of that broth, it was nothing short of sensational. The dumplings are out of this world, but the sauce they are swimming in is so good it's borderline illegal. The service is exceptional, friendly and totally down to earth, thanks heaps to the lovely lady who served me, not sure of her name, but she was awesome. I've been fortunate enough to eat at some great restaurants in Melbourne, but this place is the clubhouse leader.

We had a table of 8, had 2 people with dietary restrictions and these were accommodated for easily. The wine list was great! We did the show stopped and added some extra plates on and a couple of extra desserts just to taste. We loved everything we had but maybe some extra veggie plates to go with the pork would’ve been good. The passion fruit soufflé and lemon meringue tart were delicious!

We had a beautiful meal and a beautiful view of the city. Fantastic selection of menu items and lots of flexibility on what to choose especially with the lunch deal highly recommend the Tuna Tataki, and the Oysters. The service staff for super friendly you’re the only recommendation I could make is at the bathrooms could do with a little bit of an upgrade.

We've been visiting Punch Lane Wine Bar for a while now and it's always filled up with people (saying this in a good way...), really comfortable and enjoyable. Staff, always welcoming and friendly, quality of food has never dropped from expected, good selection of wines... Steak was a bit on a pricy side but very well prepared and presented on unorthodox way....so I would say probably worth it. We will be back definitively! Jana & Boris.

What a cute bar, restaurant, cafe. Our hostess was friendly, attentive, offering information about the food and origins. We were seated in the private room where we enjoyed/loved the set menu. My favourites were the beetroot dish, kingfish, gnocchi, Ah I simply loved them all. Each share plate perfectly measured for the number eating. The dish was freshly made with the best quality vege, meats, salad, etc with sauces adding to the flavours. The bathroom was clean and close by, the drinks were well made (cocktails) and priced. We were cosy but not crushed. It was a fantastic night well worth the $$$.

This is a fantastic spot with amazing cocktails, wine list and food. I’ll admit the first time we dined here, we had a bit of trouble with slow, indifferent service, but GREAT food. (They were very, very busy, to be fair) Tonight was fantastic on all fronts. We could not have been made to feel any more welcome by the staff and the food was perfect once again. Highly recommend.