Top 10 Melbourne Traveler
Top 10 Restaurants in Melbourne
10. MoVida
Livin’ MoVida Loca! This Top Ten Melbourne tapas restaurant is worthy of praise from even Australia’s Consul General for Spain! High-end pricing for high-end dining, this place is worth both the time and the dime. Mozzarella beetroot, roast pork, crab, quail, and more are the perfect prelude to the chocolate churros and flan. Open daily 12 PM - late.
9. Belle’s Hot Chicken
If you’re a sucker for salty and spicy, this Top 10 Melbourne eatery is the place to test your mettle. Taste those good ol’ Murican fireworks, dripping with Freedom and seasoned with Southern comfort. Choose between Southern, Medium, Hot, Really Hot, and Really F**kin Hot heat on your meat. Top 10 Melbourne Tip: show up on the weekend for Chicken n Waffles! Open Sun-Thur 12 - 10 PM, Fri-Sat 12 - 11 PM.
8. Rice, Paper, Scissors
. . . Shoots! Put down your Panda Express, you filthy casual, and head immediately to this dreamy Asian-infused restaurant to pair the pork belly, roast duck, bbq lamb and prawns, banh mi and ceviche delicacies with a signature cocktail. You won’t feel like you’re dining on a budget at this Top 10 Melbourne restaurant! Open daily 12 - 3 PM and 5:30 - 10 PM.
7. The Hardware Societe
Leave it to the Land Down Under to flip your traditional idea of breakfast on its head! Inspired by Spanish delicacies, this Top 10 Melbourne breakfast-brunch locale delights with baked eggs, chorizo, lobster Benedict, fried brioche and strawberries and doughnuts, shareable at your communal table and served in a rustic-chic atmosphere. Open Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 3 PM and Sat-Sun 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
6. +39 Pizzeria
The best pizza in Melbourne? We aren't at liberty to say, but +39 Pizzeria is certainly a heavenly slice of Italy conveniently located in downtown Melbourne. Not in the mood for 'za? They also serve an array of colorful pastas, salads, deserts, and drinks that will have you saying "Mamma Mia!" after each bite and sip. Open every day from 12PM - 9:30PM.
5. Biggie Smalls
This Top Ten Melbourne restaurant is nothing short of Notorious! Kebab game is strong with options like the A-Rab, which pairs lamb with smoked hummus and pickles, and the Dirty South, which combines fried chicken and pumpkin pie hummus. Top-notch desserts like the Bombzel, a peanut-butter caramel filled pretzel with white chocolate ice cream, make this place a true Turkish delight! Open daily 11 AM - 11 PM.
4. Mr. Burger Food Truck
“Bacon’s best friend,” this classic delicious burger is surprisingly served out of a glorified wagon. Add smoked bbq sauce, chili mayo, Scorpion Sauce, or even an extra patty to relish in the gluttony that is bulbous burgers. Add pizza chips or trucker chips (3-cheese, bacon, trucker sauce) to seal off those arteries (who needs ‘em?) and finish off with a ginger-caramel cookie milkshake. These Top 10 Melbourne burger slingers have 8 trucks and 4 stores throughout town, hours and locations vary.
3. Vue de Monde
With a “Vue” as indulgent as its menu, this Top 10 Melbourne gourmet dining experience is fit for a penthouse location, which is convenient since it’s located on the 55th floor of the iconic Rialto building. The seasonally-changing menu is replete with luxurious dishes, including local delicacies like 'roo on charcoal and wallaby jerky, and world-class wines perfectly paired to the 10-course meal. Reservations essential. Open Thur-Sun 12 - 2 PM, and daily 6 - 11:45 PM.
2. Maha
This classic, refined Top 10 Melbourne Middle Eastern dining experience will have you leaving saying “M-Aha!” Opulent decor, smooth beats, and innovative combinations demonstrate this culture’s progressive side. The lunch menu offers a Burger and Beer $20 special, while dinner offers a variety of multi-course meals with matched wines. Come in on Sunday for a Spice Journey Special! Open Sun-Fri 12 - 3 PM, daily 6 PM - late.
1. Chin Chin & Go Go Bar
Arguably this town’s most popular, this place is a must must try try! This Top Ten Melbourne restaurant is the perfect establishment for the undecided and the patient: the words “Feed Me” will prompt the chef to serve you a selection of the finest Southeast Asian dishes after you’ve perused the menu waiting for a table. Never has the phrase “worth the wait” been more relevant! Shared-eating style and walk-in only for groups less than 8. Open daily 11 AM - late.