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Recs for Melbourne
Chin Chin is one of Recs for Melbourne.

1. Chin Chin

8.9
125 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Asian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 291 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Amazing Asian Fusion, something Australia does particularly well.

Chez Dré is one of Recs for Melbourne.

2. Chez Dré

8.6
285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne, VIC
Café · 102 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Amazing breakfast spot. You can sit outside under the umbrellas if the weather's warm.

Pillar of Salt is one of Recs for Melbourne.

3. Pillar of Salt

8.4
541 Church St, Richmond, VIC
Café · 57 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Melbourne is renowned for its great breakfast places and Pillar of Salt is one of them. Americans get ready for the difference in bacon.

Donovans is one of Recs for Melbourne.

4. Donovans

8.9
40 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda, VIC
Australian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Great seafood place on the water. Fancier.

Pellegrini's is one of Recs for Melbourne.

5. Pellegrini's

7.5
66 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Café · Melbourne CBD · 85 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Super old school Italian place, bar seating mostly with limited tables in the actual kitchen. For a change, try the "Mozzarella Bolognese". It's bread, ham and bolognese sauce.

The Mess Hall is one of Recs for Melbourne.

6. The Mess Hall

51 Bourke St., Melbourne, VIC
Italian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 33 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Great sando and coffee place at the top of Bourke St.

Top Paddock is one of Recs for Melbourne.

7. Top Paddock

8.8
658 Church St, Richmond, VIC
Café · 130 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Another top notch breakfast place in Richmond. Make a reservation!

Mamasita is one of Recs for Melbourne.

8. Mamasita

7.9
1/11 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Mexican Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 157 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: People from the US are probably used to quality Mexican. You won't be disappointed.

Saint Crispin is one of Recs for Melbourne.

9. Saint Crispin

300 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC
Australian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Rustic interior, get the tasting menu.

Ladro is one of Recs for Melbourne.

10. Ladro

8.0
224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC
Pizzeria · 28 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Thin-crust classic Italian pizza place.

Cutler & Co. is one of Recs for Melbourne.

11. Cutler & Co.

8.0
55-57 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC
Australian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar is one of Recs for Melbourne.

12. Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar

7.3
80 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Italian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 15 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Quality Italian place at the top of Bourke St, with a famous Chef.

Vlado's is one of Recs for Melbourne.

13. Vlado's

7.5
61 Bridge Rd, Richmond, VIC
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Very very old school steak place. Absolutely delicious. Cozy interior.

Siglo Bar is one of Recs for Melbourne.

14. Siglo Bar

8.0
161 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC
Rooftop Bar · Melbourne CBD · 37 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Great place to sit outside with a wine when the weather is warm. It's above the Supper Club, through a small door on the street.

15. The Melbourne Supper Club

8.3
161 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC
Wine Bar · Melbourne CBD · 45 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Get cozy with a bottle of vino.

Boilermaker House is one of Recs for Melbourne.

16. Boilermaker House

9.3
209-211 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
Whisky Bar · Melbourne CBD · 39 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Boilermaker is a Beer and Shot. Get the smoky variation with a side of bacon!

Ponyfish Island is one of Recs for Melbourne.

17. Ponyfish Island

8.7
Under the Evan Walker Bridge, Southbank, VIC
Bar · 95 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Burto: Great little bar in the middle of the river. Go here for a beer in the afternoon sun. Friday afternoon is normally busy with folks finishing up the week.