Dining precincts in Melbourne
Victoria’s capital and Australia’s premier ‘wine city’, Melbourne has a well-deserved reputation for offering a superb food and wine experience. Chic restaurants serving a variety of cuisine types, inspirational chefs and a lively café scene are just some of the reasons why Melbourne is considered the height of gastronomic excellence.
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For the best of Chinese and oriental cuisine in a historic environment, don't miss Chinatown on Little Bourke Street and the neighbouring lanes between Spring and Swanston streets.
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The Southbank promenade is one of Melbourne's most popular dining precincts and it's easy to see why, with the riverside setting and fantastic views of the city skyline.
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Federation Square embraces the Yarra River as a focal point and comprises funky yet sophisticated dining and bustling bars within its modernist precinct.
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Enjoy harbourside dining and a range of cuisines at more than 20 restaurants, bars and cafes, some of which are run by the biggest names in Melbourne hospitality.
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You will find some of Melbourne's best restaurants hidden down laneways throughout the city. Follow the street art and find the likes of Movida, Bar Lourinha and Gingerboy.
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Victoria Street in inner city Richmond is the heart of Melbourne's Vietnamese community with exceptional Asian food at bargain prices.
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From chargrilled meats to sumptuous seafood, dips, olives and fetta, you'll find enough authentic Greek food to satisfy any Greek-loving gourmand.
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Since the 1950s, Lygon Street has been Melbourne's 'Little Italy'. Pizza and pasta rule the menus and old favourites like Tiamo and University Café are warm and welcoming.
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Serving breakfast all day every day, Brunswick Street's cool cafes, restaurants and boisterous bars offer all you could want from a food street.
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Johnston Street is Melbourne's Spanish quarter and has a range of tapas and flamenco bars in the heart of Collingwood.
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Known for its fine vegetarian and whole foods, you'll also find plenty of budget friendly Asian, Greek, Moroccan, and Middle Eastern eateries from which to choose.
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Favourite dining spot crowded with eateries - most are open fronted with tables spilling onto the footpath. Alternatively you can dine with a bay view on the foreshore.
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The cafés and restaurants in South Yarra and Prahran are designed for people who want to watch and be watched, so show off your bundle of designer shopping bags as you sip espresso.
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Williamstown has a fine assortment of street cafes and restaurants lining the foreshore. Sip coffee or grab some fish and chips and enjoy stunning views of the city skyline.
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