Cafes & Restaurants

The Cafe and Restaurant in Victoria Australia page provides links to some of the top cafes and restaurants in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia.

Victoria has a lot on offer for anybody interested in fine dining.  Melbourne has countless dining options, with several dining precincts offering different options, from Chinatown and the Greek precinct, to Brunswick St and Southbank.  There are plenty of great restaurants serving Victorian produce and some of Victoria’s best wines.

You’ll find some of the best dining options in the hidden laneways and secluded corners of Melbourne, serving original and interesting cuisine that you can’t find the bigger restaurants.

Melbourne also has plenty to offer coffee-lovers, with lots of cafes where you can enjoy great coffee and watch the parade of city life.

Whether you’re new to Victoria or you’ve lived here your whole life, no one needs an excuse to enjoy the superb dining and cafe experiences on offer!

Italian Restaurant - http://www.scusami.com.au/

Our Executive Chef Jonathon Alston with the Restaurant Manager Maurizio Baurottu and their professional team are continually researching towards the principles of Italian gastronomy, respecting authenticity and simplicity, with the only goal of delivering our guests a memorable dining experience.

We invite you to take a break from your busy day and indulge yourself indulging in our food and wines relying on our friendly and knowledgeable service.

In Italy, gastronomy is art, culture and lifestyle.  As such, it has been continually evolving towards the harmony between the quality of the flavours and the nourishing needs of our modern hectic way of life.

Restaurant - http://www.thepointalbertpark.com.au/

Dining day or night, the view from The Point Restaurant is one of the best Melbourne has to offer. The space is stylish and modern, combining award winning cuisine by Bocuse d’or competitor, Executive Chef Scott Pickett and an impressive wine list.

The Point showcases Australia’s finest beef from Tasmania and King Island, whilst taking a contemporary approach to classic dishes.

The Restaurant offers a Cellar which can be reserved for private dining of up to twelve guests and an additional area which can accommodate up to 40 guests, displaying floor to ceiling wine and the best Bordeaux France has to offer.

Vineyard & Restaurant - http://www.tucksridge.com.au/

With stunning views across the vineyard, hills and lake, Tuck’s Ridge will make you feel like you are somewhere far from every day life. With a glass of wine and delicious food at hand, gaze out over the vineyard and feel what it is like to be in Tuscany.

The recently renovated bluestone building is fresh, subtle and inviting combining understated elegance with warm familiarity. In winter sit by the cosy fire and in summer enjoy the open air feel in the café or on the terrace.

When it comes to menu planning and preparation, the Tuck’s Ridge philosophy is one of honesty, simplicity and integrity - use the best possible ingredients, and focus menus around the seasons.

Restaurant - http://www.waterfrontstationpier.com.au/

Located on the seafront at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Waterfront offers one of Melbourne’s most picturesque dining experiences.  Waterfront offers a stunning setting in which to dine, entertain or enjoy a fabulous function.

From luxurious world class design and elegance to tranquil scenic surrounds, Waterfront Station Pier is definitely the venue to impress.

Our upstairs Waterfront Dining Room offers stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and is available for special occasions all year round.

Bar & Grill - http://www.rockpoolmelbourne.com/

Rockpool Bar & Grill, Melbourne, is the latest offering from Neil Perry and Trish Richards of world renowned fine dining restaurant Rockpool, Sydney.

The driving philosophy for the build of Rockpool Bar & Grill was to create a great dining experience, a fusion of the Rockpool ethos and a classic North American steakhouse, with reference made to the grand brasseries of Paris such as La Coupole and Le Dome.

Opening at Crown Complex, Southbank, in October 2006, the restaurant has to date been praised by diners and critics alike, and in much the same way as it's sister restaurant Rockpool, is set to become another of Neil's iconic Australian eating establishments.

Italian Restaurant - http://grossiflorentino.com/

Grossi Florentino is Melbourne’s Quintessential Italian Restaurant. With a colourful history that spans more than a century in the exciting Bourke Hill Precinct, its iconic reputation has been built over time as it has contributed to Australia’s cultural and food scene.

Whether it be high end dining in the formal Restaurant at the top of the stairs, the bustle of the stylish Grill or the café society of the Cellar Bar, quality is the order of the day in this exciting venue.

The philosophy here is simple, to seek the best ingredients produced by like minded suppliers with sustainability in mind, to draw upon Italian technique and fundamentals whilst pushing the boundaries without fear of innovation.

Caffe - http://www.caffemoravia.com.au/

Caffe Moravia, established for over twelve years, specialises in Italian pastries, excellent coffee and award winning baristas.

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with new special menu every 4 weeks, it is also the perfect spot for a coffee and snack with friends or colleagues.

We offer a selection of home made rolls and foccacias with both traditional and contemporary fillings. For something for those with a sweet tooth, our Italian trained pastry chefs make delicious cakes and biscuits on the premises.

Organic Dining - http://www.thegreengrocer.com.au/

Established in 1998 with half a dozen cafe tables, a domestic stove and a passion for creating simple, exciting dishes using fresh organic ingredients the Green Grocer today is one of Melbourne's leading organic providores.

Inspired to create an accessible shopping and dining experience with the finest Australian grown organic produce a visit to the Green Grocer today is one of Melbourne's unique culinery experiences.

Our bustling kitchen under the direction of head chef Joe Trinchi is truly the heart of the Green Grocer. It is here that simple innovative cooking and fresh organic produce combine to provide a tantalizing menu of modern, innovative cuisine.

Restaurant - http://www.theharbourkitchen.com.au/

The Harbour Kitchen’ is positioned on Victoria Harbour's waterfront and boasts views north facing of the new harbour, the Melbourne city skyline, Telstra Dome and the Bolte Bridge. A glass facade and outdoor glass pavilion harbour side, maximises the light and waterfront views all day everyday of the year.

‘The Harbour Kitchen’ is a ‘third place’- an alternative space to the home and the office where people can socialise, relax, party, conduct informal business meetings or just sit back and enjoy . It is highly accessible so that people make the Harbour Kitchen a regular part of their routine.

‘The Harbour Kitchen’ focuses on delivering a fresh, relaxed, casual and inviting dining atmosphere where presentation and service meet quality and comfort.

Local Produce Restaurant - http://www.100milecafe.com.au/

100 mile café is a new restaurant, sourcing the finest produce from the local community - within a hundred mile radius.

At 100 mile café we are making it easier for you to support local producers by bringing the farmers markets, independent producers and the best possible meat, seafood and produce into the city and onto the table.

Hotel Restaurant - http://www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au/

Located on Level 35 of the Sofitel Melbourne with breathtaking views over Melbourne, Café La offers fresh modern Australian cuisine that is matched to an outstanding wine list and attentive service.

Seating up to 160 guests, Café La offers sumptuous a la carte or buffet breakfasts and lunches as well as providing an intimate and convivial dining experience at night that is set against a breathtaking backdrop of the Melbourne city lights.

For special occasions, Café La features a private dining room for 40 people, as well as pre theatre dinners before you head to Melbourne’s latest on-stage blockbuster.

Greek Restaurant - http://www.kouzina.com.au/

This Greek Restaurant is the ideal place for romantic dinners.  It also caters for corporate lunches, has a private dining room and a special pre theatre menu so that you can catch your favourite show with time to spare.

Chef owner Theo Kostoglou specialises in creative Greek and Mediterranean cuisine utilizing his experience from over 20 yrs of Greek cooking which began in Greece.

After opening the successful and popular Mykonos Cafe Restaurant in Knox Ozone, Theo and his wife Sharelle decided to target the city and introduce a more innovative and creative style to enhance what is offered at Mykonos.