Where to Eat in Melbourne

Dine among the nostalgic mood of the 1930s golden age of cinema at Dolly that will reach after descending the art deco staircase down to the basement of Le Meridien Hotel. The hotel which opened in March this year, is named after the dolly zoom camera technique, pioneered during Hitchcock’s 1958 masterpiece ‘Vertigo.’

You will find European dishes showcasing seasonal local produce and you will be experiencing the craft of Executive Chef Christian Graebner’s classical French training in butchery and patisserie. Graebner’s focuses on wild, hyper seasonal ingredients.

Learn the stories of the iconic artists that once graced the stage and screen at 20 Bourke St as you sip on one of the Artful Cocktails that were inspired by these artists.

Located in Melbourne’s theatre district, you can catch one of the

Rustic and elegant, with an open campfire kitchen, get a taste of Gippsland, a region 2 hours from Melbourne, at this deli and restaurant with a rooftop that overlooks the busy streets of Melbourne’s CBD. The deli menu is seasonal, consisting mainly of shareplates, with various small plates of local Gippsland deli goods to graze on. An example of dishes you may expect to sample, include the free range pork rillette, pickled beetroot, salsa verde, dried blueberry, or the Pan roasted Dory, broccoli puree, shallot & butter.

The Deli Chef’s Selection may be a good choice to have as it brings a selection of their most popular dishes to share.

In the theatre district, is a section of Little Bourke Street lined with an array of restaurants to explore, which includes Punch Lane, a Melbourne institution, modern Thai shareplates at Longrain, Asian fusion at Hochi Mama, stylish Daughter in Law serving Indian fare, Shark Finn and Bamboo House for Chinese food and Amphlett House, a taphouse with 80s vibes, part of the Ovolo Laneway Hotel, serving elevated pub meals.

Bars along here include Kiss and Tell, a hidden New York style speakeasy, from the founders of popular restaurant Hochi Mama restaurant, and Juliet Bar, sister to Punch Lane, serving fresh, locally produced bar bites.