Melbourne's Most Popular Restaurants of 2018
The new openings and old favourites you flocked to this year.
Whether you're craving a rich serving of dumplings or a decadent dessert, Melbourne has just what you're looking for. From old favourites to new hotspots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your stomach's every whim.
That's what you went searching for in 2018, and these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants and cafes of the year provide a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit (either for the first time or the fifth). Mosey along to one, head back to your pick of the bunch and say cheers to Melbourne's most popular dining dens as chosen by your busyclicking fingers. Use this list to plan your first 2019 meals.
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CafeCannoli Bar
23 Riviera Road, Avondale Heights
Australia's first store dedicated entirely to the famous Sicilian dessert.
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CafeOnly Mine Chocolate Factory
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda
Stop by this chocolaterie in the Dandenongs for specialty bars and next-level sundaes.
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RestaurantHawker Chan
157 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
The cheapest Michelin-starred food in the world has arrived in Melbourne.
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CafeCumulus Inc.
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
A sensory dream of outstanding food and beautiful design.
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RestaurantDrumplings - CLOSED
227–229 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's most unconventional dumpling diner.
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RestaurantNatural History Public Bar
401 Collins Street, Melbourne
The Collins Street eatery has relaunched with a more laidback vibe, a gastropub menu and a weekday happy hour.
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RestaurantMjolner
106 Hardware Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's Thor-inspired bar and restaurant riffs on the feasting halls of Valhalla.
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CafeThe Journal Cafe
253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
A reliable Flinders Lane cafe that's open late each night.
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RestaurantCop Shop Espresso Bar - CLOSED
660A Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
This hole-in-the-wall cafe serves up vegan shakes and sugary treats — and free coffee for cops.
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RestaurantCiao Cielo
115 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
This refined Italian eatery in a historic courthouse will transport you to Tuscany for the night.
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RestaurantShujinko Russell Street
225 Russell Street, Melbourne
Giant bowls of ramen served well into the night.
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RestaurantSunda
18 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Where Southeast Asian flavours meet native Australian ingredients.
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RestaurantBenzina Cantina
84 High Street, Preston
A Mexican eatery in Preston with fairy lights, tacos and tequila.
