Upcoming Events in Melbourne
Jul
12
Pier Farm
Williamstown, Melbourne
35-45YRSLocated next to the Williamstown Marina, our bar & restaurant offers stunning views of Port Phillip Bay. Our menu is Mediterranean inspired, with a focus on local & seasonal produce. Not to mention our award-winning 150+ wine list and extensive bar. Sitting on our waterfront deck and enjoying some fresh seafood is a truly memorable experience. But don’t take our word for it, we’ll see you on the deck.
Jul
12
Taxi Kitchen
Melbourne, Melbourne
45-55YRSSet high above the city streets & boasting some of the best views of Melbourne’s skyline & the Yarra River, Taxi Kitchen remains an essential dining experience within the CBD. Focusing on sustainable, locally sourced produce, the chefs deliver a modern Australian menu with a distinct Asian influence. Perfect for meeting a table of new friends, sit back, relax and let our talented team take care of the rest.
Jul
12
Bodrum Essendon
Essendon, Melbourne
55-65YRSBodrum is a cosy and intimate Mediterranean restaurant serving a fresh seafood and gluten-free menu. We’re all about fresh food, warm hospitality and a great atmosphere! “We are here to create an experience” - is our mission statement that is carried through in food, service and setting at this colourful and friendly Turkish restaurant in Essendon.
Jul
12
Philhellene
Moonee Ponds, Melbourne
65+YRSAt Philhellene, they present an authentic style of food and drink using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mother's cooking. This makes for a memorable and even emotional occasion. Philhellene has won the ‘best Greek restaurant’ in the Age Good Food Guide several times.
Jul
19
Primo
Northcote, Melbourne
30-40YRSAt Primo the lights are bright and the music is a party playlist. Chefs, visible from the bar, in vivid-green T-shirts roll out the bases. Marble terrazzo on the floors and green leather booths and banquettes are the Italian touches. Join your table at Primo for a fun night out with new friends!
Jul
19
Jai Ho Indian Restaurant Richmond
Richmond, Melbourne
40-50YRSJai Ho is a family run business in Swan St Richmond, serving authentic Indian cuisine, based on age-old recipes. Started with humble beginnings in 2011, Jai Ho is now bustling with families and friends enjoying delicious meal. Jai Ho are committed to the freshest, finest produce and to creating an exquisite and memorable experience for our guests. Jai Ho is a must-visit to experience the authentic taste and colours of India.
Jul
19
Sons Of Mary
Brighton, Melbourne
50-60YRSBrighton's hidden gem. With a commitment to fresh produce and quality, Sons of Mary is the perfect place to gather, share and enjoy. Serving up our signature modern Australian fare, join us for a fabulous dinner with friends.
Jul
19
Bar Bianco
Prahran, Melbourne
60+YRSA refined location, embellished with bespoke interiors and a cuisine inspired by romantic Italy with a hint of European flair. A unique space, home to a multifaceted gastronomic reality that will allow you to choose between multiple culinary experiences, from the “on the fly” espresso, in pure Italian style, to a business lunch, to a beautiful dinner with friends.
Jul
26
Buono Restaurant & Bar
Parkdale, Melbourne
35-45YRSA hidden gem! Parkdale probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think of high-end Italian food. But with their smart-casual restaurant and bar, Buono, co-owners Fabio Magliano, Cinzia Buono and head chef Daniele Ruffolo clearly have other ideas about the quiet seaside suburb. The trio has nailed the seaside brief by filling the space with marine hues. Think teal banquette seating, white painted brick walls, and aqua bar tiling laid to invoke the Mediterranean Sea.
Jul
26
D.O.C St Kilda - Pizza & Pasta Bar
St Kilda, Melbourne
45-55YRSJoin your table at the newest Italian restaurant to open by the sea in St Kilda. "A swish 100-seat restaurant in the Saint Moritz apartment complex. While the sought-after Neapolitan pizzas, home-style lasagne and classic tiramisu remain, there’s a greater focus on dishes that reflect the progression of Italy’s dining scene, including the use of global flavours. See the Spring Creek barramundi crudo, and bucatini alle vongole featuring nori butter and white miso alongside Goolwa pipis." - The Age
Jul
26
Figlia
Brunswick East, Melbourne
55-65YRS"Situated on the corner of Lygon and Victoria Streets in Brunswick East, the décor, furniture and fittings have modern clean lines and subdued high-quality furnishings. Although it is called a pizzeria that offers organic sourdough pizza, chargrilled snacks and minimal intervention wine, it’s a whole lot more. Figlia (“daughter” in Italian) has two sister restaurants, both of which are in the city centre: Tipo 00 (opened in 2015) and Osteria Ilaria (opened in 2017)." The experienced restauranteurs now bring their talents to Brunswick East! - BrunswickVoice.com.au
Jul
26
Tinto
Hawthorn, Melbourne
65+YRSConveniently located in Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, Tinto offers a quaint, sophisticated venue with wooden decor, for Spanish share plates and a robust wine list. Ideal for a casual catch up with new friends.
Aug
02
Dawson Eatery & Bar
Kew, Melbourne
30-40YRSKew's best restaurant and bar for woodfired pizza, fresh pasta, drinks and more. Situated on High St. Kew, Dawson is a modern all day restaurant and bar serving up delicious Italian food for lunch, dinner and everything in-between. Whether it’s a long lunch with friends, date night or something more serious; we promise fresh, top quality food and friendly service.
Aug
02
Via Fratelli
Malvern East, Melbourne
40-50YRSVia Fratelli in Malvern East, serves traditional Italian cuisine with the aim of providing great tasting and fresh Italian food with the highest possible quality of service & hospitality. Via Fratelli is a family-owned restaurant.The Fratelli brothers have enjoyed their family’s home-style Italian food for many years now and would like to share their experience with you.
Aug
02
Choi's
Hawthorn, Melbourne
50-60YRSChoi’s is a culinary oasis along a leafy stretch of Riversdale Road in Hawthorn. An unassuming facade disguises an elegantly decorated interior that showcases a traditional Chinese identity in a modern outfit. Food lovers, friends and families from across Melbourne have flocked to Choi’s to enjoyed casual lunches and banquet dinners to celebrate milestones, achievements and special occasions for 20 years. The hidden gem promises a refined yet dynamic interpretation of traditional Cantonese cuisine that has stood the test of time and taste.
Aug
02
Cicciolina
St Kilda, Melbourne
60+YRSCicciolina has been around since 1993 and has become one of St Kilda’s favourite restaurants. A celebrated Acland Street fixture, it's the place to go for simple, authentic Italian cuisine. With an impressive collection of art covering the walls, Cicciolina feels like a dinner party in an eccentric painter's home – it sets a somewhat chaotic yet charming ambience to complete the scene. -- Broadsheet