Recommend restaurants in Melbourne for January

THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Melbourne

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Recommend restaurants in Melbourne for January

Updated in 2026

Pretty Boy Italian Steakhouse

4.2/5
28 Reviews
$$-$$$
Barbeque

Indian Burrp

4.4/5
16 Reviews
$$-$$$
Snacks
TheForkUserThe restaurant was lovely to walk into and the staff were very welcoming. Food came in a timely manner and was mostly delicious. We went in a group of 4 and selected 3 mains to share as we often do at this style of restaurant. We were a little disappointed in the size of the serves but were impressed with the quality of the food.

Westside Hotel

4.1/5
11 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bars/Bistros
TheForkUserAs always food was top quality. The beef curry was delicious. Chicken Parma served is the best quality. The service was excellent too. ???? ????

Coolaroo Hotel

5/5
11 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bars/Bistros
TheForkUserFriendly prompt service and excellent food as always. We had : excellent pork belly with red wine jus, mash and vegetables. Veg are always a good mix which are cut small enough to be evenly cooked, just right. Salmon with beans and fried potato cubes and salsa.

Diesel Bar & Eatery

4.1/5
10 Reviews
$
Western-style
TheForkUserLoved it !! We ordered the Barramundi and Chicken roast - both were amazingly delicious. The service was great too. The staff were nice and friendly. The ambience was beautiful - with the DJ music and the interior. Will definitely go again.

Essence Restaurant

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Melbourne
4.7/5
6 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Kumo Desserts Melbourne

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Melbourne
5/5
1 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bakeries

Cookie

4.8/5
39 Reviews
$
Southeast Asian

Geppetto Trattoria

4.9/5
36 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Henry and The Fox

4.9/5
9 Reviews
$$-$$$
Reservation Available
Western-style

Matteo's Restaurant, Melbourne

5/5
1 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Spice Club Indian Brasserie

4.5/5
25 Reviews
$$-$$$
Southeast Asian
TheForkUserAbsolutely outstanding. Very friendly professional service. The food was wonderful. I love Indian food and sadly it’s usually only ok. Not this time! Possibly the best I’ve had. Don’t miss this place.

Rockpool Bar & Grill

4.7/5
17 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Beletti Restaurant Cafe Bar

4.6/5
16 Reviews
$$-$$$
Seafood
TheForkUserThe staff are always lovely at this venue and the food is great, you also feel like you have plenty of room at your table not squeezed in like sardines!

Laffé by Kanzaman

4.7/5
16 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style
TheForkUserAmazing food, service and atmosphere. Will most definitely dine here again. The food was incredibly fresh and each dish was a great size to share.

HuTong

4.7/5
11 Reviews
$$-$$$
Beijing Cuisine

BearBrass

4.7/5
29 Reviews
$
Western-style
TheForkUserThis restaurant was a great find! The ambience was welcoming with a warm greeting from concierge. The two young women who served us throughout the evening were friendly and informative in regards to our food and wine selections. I highly recommend Bearbrass and look forward to dining there again

Top Paddock Cafe

4.8/5
16 Reviews
$$-$$$
Coffee Shops

Hophaus Bar

4.1/5
23 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style
TheForkUserA speedy and delicious early dinner before an event at Hamer Hall. Food was fresh, delicious and great portion sizes. Staff were also friendly and experienced. Will be back.

Sugo

4.8/5
12 Reviews
$
Western-style
TheForkUserWe enjoyed our lunch at Sugo. Staff were excellent. Food was very good but only 4 prawns in a main meal with linquini! Gnocchi really good. I thought price of glass of house wine at $13 was a bit much, but I don't dine out much.

BangPop

3.6/5
13 Reviews
$
Reservation Available
Asian Cuisine

Tiamo

4.3/5
10 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Bratwurst Shop & Co

4.2/5
8 Reviews
$
Western-style

Flower Drum Restaurant Melbourne

4.2/5
8 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

A Hereford Beefstouw

4.5/5
8 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Levantine Hill

4.8/5
14 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bars/Bistros

Blackburn Hotel

4/5
24 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bars/Bistros
TheForkUserWe have been here a few times now and have been very impressed with the food on all occasions. Given the good track record I thought I would try a streak as they are an expensive meal and most of the time they are terrible. The Scotch was perfectly cooked full of flavour and the red wine jus was absolutely delicious. It's hard to find a place of this quality these days, well done Blackburn Hotel!

Cutler

4.8/5
23 Reviews
$$-$$$
Western-style

Keysborough Hotel

4.1/5
28 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bars/Bistros
TheForkUserGreat food . Good portion sizes. This is a real family place. There were lots of people having family get together. I really enjoyed my visit.

Shoppingtown Hotel

4/5
22 Reviews
$$-$$$
Bars/Bistros
TheForkUserAsked for a table near the windows and received a table right beside the windows. Received food very quickly and it tasted great.

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