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Dining in Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's culinary capital with over 6,500 restaurants. Known for laneway cafes, rooftop bars, and award-winning restaurants, Melbourne's dining scene is sophisticated and constantly evolving.
Popular Areas
Cuisine Highlights
Coffee culture, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, modern Australian, vegan options
Did You Know?
Melbourne has more restaurants per capita than any other Australian city and is famous for its hidden laneway bars and eateries.
Essential Dining Guide for Melbourne
💰 Average Price Range
AUD $18-45 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Laneways are busy during lunch (12-2pm); quieter dining after 8pm on weekdays
🍽️ Insider Dining Tips for Melbourne
- Explore hidden laneway restaurants in the CBD - Degraves Street and Hardware Lane are iconic
- Fitzroy and Brunswick have Melbourne's best brunch spots, expect weekend queues
- Lygon Street in Carlton is the historic Italian precinct with authentic trattorias
- Coffee culture is serious - order a "flat white" not a latte to blend in with locals
🌍 Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Melbourne takes coffee very seriously - baristas are highly skilled artisans. Tipping is optional but 10% is becoming more common in upscale venues.
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Why Use a Restaurant Picker for Melbourne?
Perfect for Melbourne Diners When:
- You can't decide between CBD and Fitzroy
- Your group keeps saying "I don't mind, what do you want?"
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- You're tired of always going to the same places in Melbourne
- You need a quick lunch decision during your work break
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