{"id":16187,"date":"2024-06-03T12:17:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T02:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=16187"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:10:44","slug":"best-restaurants-in-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-restaurants-in-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Flavours Collide: 20 of Melbourne\u2019s Best Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arguably Australia\u2019s original culinary capital, Melbourne has always been known for its red-hot food scene.<\/strong><\/em> Here’s our pick of Melbourne’s best restaurants right now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From bustling Lygon Street to characterful city laneways and suburban legends, Melbourne<\/a> is a melting pot of flavours, with influences from every corner of the globe. The city’s vibrant culinary scene sees locals and visitors alike break bread in historic arcades, on rooftops and in basements, with every cuisine on offer: Chinese hotpot, regional Italian, Korean, Thai, French \u2013 the delicious list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home to chefs with a burning passion for their craft and a community of food obsessives, Melbourne offers you a chance to broaden your palate and take your dining experience to new heights. But where should you book first? We’ve done the hard work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Italian restaurants in Melbourne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hardware Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tucked away in the famous lane that inspired its name, The Hardware Club delivers an inspired Italian menu, serving dishes like burrata with nduja and chilli jam, gremolata and focaccia, and a ragu of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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