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Joanne's Pizzeria & Bar
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Pizza Bar
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4.9
(23)
Serving traditional and unauthentic pizza, including a plant-based & GF menu, in an intimate and cozy Victorian terrace in the heart of Rathdowne Village, Carlton North.
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Bird – Chicken & Bar
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.7
(93)
Bird is a big-hearted Chicken Bistro & Bar.
Check in for a session with friends and soak up the chilled vibe at the new brunswick local.
Chicken is our thing paired with Brunswick’s largest Australian craft beers, wines, spirits and cocktails list.
For Bang’n Chicken and Booze, follow your beak into Bird.
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Spensley's
Price: Expensive
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Modern Australian
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4.8
(175)
Spensley's is a home to all. A neighbourhood wine bar in the back streets of leafy Clifton Hill, Melbourne.
Working with the seasons we offer a simple and delicious euro influenced menu to enjoy with our ever changing wine list. Join us for a quick drink and snack or let our team look after you and bring you our favourite dishes in our cozy dining room.
We are more than happy to accommodate any dietaries and would love if you would please advise us when booking. No need to book for drinks + snacks, please simply pop on in! We will always find you a spot to enjoy.
We look forward to welcoming you soon x
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Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Asian
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4.6
(62)
A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.
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Goon BBQ
Price: Moderate
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Korean
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4.6
(113)
Established in the heart of Collingwood, Goon BBQ creates a heart warming Korean Barbecue atmosphere. Serving not only sizzling table BBQ but as well as authentic, healthy and delicious Korean cuisine accompanied by traditional Korean beverages.
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Yeonga Korean BBQ
Price: Expensive
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Asian
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4.8
(471)
Yeonga means "Smoke House", and offer a unique dining experience in Korean BBQ
and traditional Korean cuisine, stylishly decorated with a comfortable atmosphere.
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IROHA
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Japanese
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4.7
(69)
We demonstrate 'the basic' Japanese cuisine through the importance of: Freshness, Health conscious, Creativity, Seasonal produce, Innovation and OMOTENASHI spirit. (Omotenashi is the Japanese culture of treating a guest. It blends a welcoming spirit with warmth, understanding, and above all respect.) We use local ingredients to express our 'basic Japanese cuisine'. We offer traditional Japanese flavours combining modern cooking methods.
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Da Guido La Pasta
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(110)
Located in the heart of Lygon Street, Da Guido is the perfect spot for long launches with friends and special celebrations with your family.
Be prepared to experience tasty drinks and exceptional food.
To ensure genuine Italian taste and style, the dishes are exclusively prepared by Italian chefs trained in our Venetian restaurant in Italy.
We select our Italian wines only from small artisan winemakers who we personally know and trust.
Tagliatelle, maccheroni, fusilli and spaghetti are just some of the authentic handmade Italian specialities we serve for your palate's pleasure.
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Marquis of Lorne
Price: Moderate
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Modern Australian
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4.8
(253)
Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and
“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions.
Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a special
event, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that will
keep you coming back time and time again.
All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au
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Noisy Ritual
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Modern Australian
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4.8
(23)
Noisy Ritual is a truly unique experience in Melbourne, and a haven for lovers of good booze, food & music.
Stop by for a glass of wine amongst the barrels, enjoy a seasonal wine-friendly meal with some mates, or book us for your next celebration.
WINEMAKING • BAR • DINING • CELLAR DOOR • EVENTS • MUSIC
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Olivine
Price: Expensive
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Wine Bar
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4.6
(103)
Olivine wine bar is nestled inside of the 170-year-old heritage-listed bluestone walls of the former HM Pentridge Prison, our space has been transformed and reimagined, all wine preserving the history contained with the walls
You will meet your host to guide you through this unconventional space, until you find yourself in velvet-clad, faintly lit booths. Hidden away, the only distraction here is our novel-like book of wine, your key to our walk in cellar.
We don't publish our wine list online as it's currently up to 54 pages (and counting) with both by the glass and bottle selections. Olivine is a place for all from the most passionate to those just beginning their journey of wine, our list is written in a way that encourages you to sample different regions, peppered with the stories of our head sommelier to each region, we hope you'll come away with a few new favourites or some wines to add to the bucket list.
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Old Man Drew
Price: Moderate
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Café
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4.6
(55)
At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.
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Local Chook
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Vietnamese
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4.7
(47)
Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant.
For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.
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Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar Northcote
Price: Expensive
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African
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4.7
(386)
The cuisine of culturally rich Ethiopia utilises a sophisticated array of spices to produce a diverse and flavorful taste. Meals are traditionally served on a communal platter for sharing with friends and family.
Come and discover the charm of Ethiopia and MESOB.
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The Standard Hotel
Price: Moderate
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Pub
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4.7
(343)
Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. The Standard Hotel brings you the best pub food, wines & cold beers that Fitzroy has to offer.
Reservations:
-The maximum booking size is 20 people. If you would like a larger booking, please give us a call or e-mail to discuss. (03) 9419 4793 or bookings@thestandardhotel.com.au
-If you wish to make a booking on the same day, please give us a call and we will see if we can fit you in. We don’t accept same-day online bookings.
-Please note, we don’t take bookings outside after 5 pm Monday-Friday and after 3 pm Saturday, Sunday.
-We will not accommodate Bucks/Hens parties or Pub Crawls.

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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Inner City North. Our customers recommend Old Man Drew, Mama Manoush and The Carlton Wine Room

As of December 2, 2023 there are 153 restaurants in Inner City North. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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