{"id":16187,"date":"2024-06-03T12:17:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T02:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=16187"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:21:01","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 remarkable restaurants.<\/strong><\/em> Here’s our pick of Melbourne’s best restaurants.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From bustling Lygon Street to colourful city laneways and suburban icons, 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 down laneways, on rooftops and in basements, with every cuisine on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home to chefs with a burning passion for their craft and a community of foodies, a visit to Melbourne might seem overwhelming, so we\u2019ve 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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