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3.5 (146)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world.

Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

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Sally

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great food especially spatchcock. Oysters were fresh and delicious. Complimented by finger lime mignonette dressing. Service was patchy and not impressive.

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world.

Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

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Sally

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great food especially spatchcock. Oysters were fresh and delicious. Complimented by finger lime mignonette dressing. Service was patchy and not impressive.

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4.8 (139)

$A40 and under

Modern Australian

Abbotsford

AU79, a new contemporary space that has been transformed from a former mechanics warehouse into an exciting and impressive Melbourne cafe, sitting within the eclectic suburb of Abbotsford and incorporating a coffee roastery, cafe, bakery and patisserie, offering a unique event space and experience with fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere.

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Eugene

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Good food, coffee, and service. What else? Nice environment too.

AU79, a new contemporary space that has been transformed from a former mechanics warehouse into an exciting and impressive Melbourne cafe, sitting within the eclectic suburb of Abbotsford and incorporating a coffee roastery, cafe, bakery and patisserie, offering a unique event space and experience with fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere.

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Eugene

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Good food, coffee, and service. What else? Nice environment too.

Copper and Fox

4.6 (433)

$A40 and under

Modern Australian

Pakenham

Copper and Fox is only taking Phone Reservations

Copper and Fox is a beautiful two-story building with a large open plan dining room and outdoor courtyard, two incredible New York inspired bars, a friendly sidewalk café servery, an intimate function room, and impressive surrounding balcony.

We offer craft beer taps with both local and imported beers, wines from some of Australia's best regions, and cocktails from all over the world.

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Max

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

I took my mum and wife for the first time, and was blown away by the food and service and value. 5 Stars, can’t wait to go back.

Copper and Fox is only taking Phone Reservations

Copper and Fox is a beautiful two-story building with a large open plan dining room and outdoor courtyard, two incredible New York inspired bars, a friendly sidewalk café servery, an intimate function room, and impressive surrounding balcony.

We offer craft beer taps with both local and imported beers, wines from some of Australia's best regions, and cocktails from all over the world.

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Max

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

I took my mum and wife for the first time, and was blown away by the food and service and value. 5 Stars, can’t wait to go back.

Elwood Bathers

4.7 (1727)

$A41 to $A100

Bistro

Elwood

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & juices, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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Sylvia

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful lunch for mum’s birthday with a view of the beach, great wine, great food & excellent service. Highly recommended. Thank you Elwood Bathers ❤️

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & juices, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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Sylvia

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful lunch for mum’s birthday with a view of the beach, great wine, great food & excellent service. Highly recommended. Thank you Elwood Bathers ❤️

Flower Child Cafe - Warringah

4.2 (72)

$A40 and under

Café

Brookvale

A wicker wonderland nestled in the heart of Warringah mall by the iconic dolphin fountain. The perfect location for a dreamy dining oasis.

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JoanneS

Dined on Nov 6, 2024

Really great food and service, would highly recommend

A wicker wonderland nestled in the heart of Warringah mall by the iconic dolphin fountain. The perfect location for a dreamy dining oasis.

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JoanneS

Dined on Nov 6, 2024

Really great food and service, would highly recommend

Mercetta

4.5 (452)

$A40 and under

Breakfast

Mornington

here quirky cafe meets functional space and modern industrial design comes complete with a garden oasis - Mercetta is the perfect space for any event. Whether it’s a casual catch-up, a corporate affair or a social gathering, from brunches to birthdays, workshops and weddings, Mercetta has seen (and done) it all.

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Michael

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Food and drinks were nice, meal was expected from online photos.

here quirky cafe meets functional space and modern industrial design comes complete with a garden oasis - Mercetta is the perfect space for any event. Whether it’s a casual catch-up, a corporate affair or a social gathering, from brunches to birthdays, workshops and weddings, Mercetta has seen (and done) it all.

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Michael

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Food and drinks were nice, meal was expected from online photos.

Optus Stadium - City View Café

4.3 (1216)

$A40 and under

Café

Burswood

Enjoy coffee, breakfast or lunch against the stunning backdrop of the Swan River and Perth city.

The City View Café is located on the river side of Optus Stadium near Gate D and is accessible via a lift, if required.

Open daily from 7am to 3pm (kitchen closes at 2.30pm), unless the Stadium is being used for a major event.

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PaulVIP

Dined on Jul 4, 2025

Just a perfect experience of great staff, variety of food and ambience

Enjoy coffee, breakfast or lunch against the stunning backdrop of the Swan River and Perth city.

The City View Café is located on the river side of Optus Stadium near Gate D and is accessible via a lift, if required.

Open daily from 7am to 3pm (kitchen closes at 2.30pm), unless the Stadium is being used for a major event.

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PaulVIP

Dined on Jul 4, 2025

Just a perfect experience of great staff, variety of food and ambience

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4.7 (1966)

$A40 and under

Italian

St Kilda

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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AllyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We have such a wonderful lunch Rococo. We had a number of items off the menu that we shared at our table and everything was so delicious. The staff were all super accomodating and attentive. Highly recommend!

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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AllyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We have such a wonderful lunch Rococo. We had a number of items off the menu that we shared at our table and everything was so delicious. The staff were all super accomodating and attentive. Highly recommend!

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4.6 (1224)

$A40 and under

Italian

Hawthorn

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 1, 2025

Great service and friendly staff made an enjoyable experience

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 1, 2025

Great service and friendly staff made an enjoyable experience

Sir Duke

4.5 (149)

$A40 and under

Modern Australian

Moonee Ponds

Sir Duke is a cafe located in Melbourne's North West, Moonee Ponds serving an exceptional array of locally grown produce and seasonally paired with the finest specialty coffee, fresh juices, cocktails, beers and wines.

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John-Paul

Dined on Jan 18, 2025

Decent portion size of dishes. Parama and chips good value. Big breakfast really good. Friendly staff, it’s one of my favourite places to eat for brunch.

Sir Duke is a cafe located in Melbourne's North West, Moonee Ponds serving an exceptional array of locally grown produce and seasonally paired with the finest specialty coffee, fresh juices, cocktails, beers and wines.

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John-Paul

Dined on Jan 18, 2025

Decent portion size of dishes. Parama and chips good value. Big breakfast really good. Friendly staff, it’s one of my favourite places to eat for brunch.

The European

4.7 (1344)

$A41 to $A100

European

Melbourne CBD

Open every day for dinner, and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We also welcome walk-ins every day from 12pm at our City Wine Shop, with our full menu being offered at both venues, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside, overlooking Parliament House.

We take the best seasonal produce, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses, matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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Jeff

Dined on Jul 7, 2025

Really nice meal with plenty of interesting options to choose from. Great vibe and great service

Open every day for dinner, and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We also welcome walk-ins every day from 12pm at our City Wine Shop, with our full menu being offered at both venues, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside, overlooking Parliament House.

We take the best seasonal produce, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses, matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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Jeff

Dined on Jul 7, 2025

Really nice meal with plenty of interesting options to choose from. Great vibe and great service

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The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2 (2941)

$A40 and under

Café

Alexandria

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.

NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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Larissa

Dined 1 day ago

We loved our time at The Grounds Cafe. The service was excellent, especially considering how busy it was. The food was amazing. We will be back!

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.

NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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Larissa

Dined 1 day ago

We loved our time at The Grounds Cafe. The service was excellent, especially considering how busy it was. The food was amazing. We will be back!

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