Top Melbourne Restaurants
Crossley Street is at the pinnacle of Melbourne dining and Lancemore Crossley St. is surrounded by some of Melbourne’s best restaurants and bars. To help you navigate the famed laneways and most-loved local favourites, we’ve curated a list of the best restaurants and bars in Melbourne. Whether you are after a pre-theatre bite, or looking to sample the famous Melbourne brunch, celebrating a special occasion with lunch or dinner, need an after-work drink or Saturday-night hotspot, our list will have you covered.
Our Local Faves
Cumulus Inc
Located in Melbourne’s famous art and fashion precinct, Flinders Lane, Cumulus Inc. Eating House & Bar offers a seasonal and healthy menu using the very best in Victorian produce.
Gingerboy
Sitting right across the lane from Lancemore Crossley St., Gingerboy has been serving south-east Asian street food since 2006. Chef Teage Ezard keeps it fresh with adventurous food and the restaurant vibe is akin to raucous hawker-lined laneways.
Gimlet at Cavendish House
Step into a world of nostalgia and glamour at the Chicago-style Gimlet at Cavendish House. A space for all seasons and reasons, from casual catch-ups or intimate dining, indulge in premium wood-fired meats and seafood.
Longrain
Housed in an expansive converted horse stable from the 1900’s Scott Pickett’s vibrant contemporary-Thai menu at Longrain, complements fresh and punchy signature dishes, and Thai-inspired cocktails.
Hochi Mama
The tastes of Saigon bought to the heart of Melbourne. Hochi Mama offers tasty Vietnamese Fusion food serving drool-worthy food and cocktails.
Farmer's Daughter
With a formal interpretation of the Gippsland offering, at Farmer’s Daughter experience a farm-to-table culinary journey through Regional Victoria, from the coast to the mountains – and everything in between.
Bars
Punchlane
Melbourne’s original laneway bar since 1995, Punchlane is a wine bar favourited by thirsty theatre-goers pre and post show.
Romeo Lane
Serving classic cocktails and delicious small plates from midday every day, Romeo Lane is a nod to old world Melbourne.
Siglo
Rising from wraparound timber stairs, Siglo Bar is a stunning cube of industrial steel, glass and neon, opening to striking city views with an offering of classic cocktails, spirits & champagne, as well as a selection of fine Cuban cigars and bar snacks.
Embla
An industrial-chic wine bar offering gourmet small plates and an extensive wine menu.
Nick & Nora's
Enter the golden era of glamourous and decadent post prohibition soirees to the modern day at Nick & Nora’s cocktail and champagne bar.
Boilermaker House
Home to malt whisky, craft beer and delicious cocktails, Boilermaker House is a blues filled temple with over 900 whiskies, ever-rotating tap list and endless possibilities.