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4.5 (900)

$A41 to $A100

South American

Black Rock

Located in the picturesque bayside suburb of Black Rock, True South holds prime position as the areas best and biggest Restaurant, Bar & Function Space.

Once used as an auto repair shop, this modern gastro pub has undergone a colossal renovation, keeping the original facade, but completely stripping back the inside to create the incredible space it is today. The talented chefs at True South offer a modern Argentinean menu, served in the newly converted setting.

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Phillip

Dined 3 days ago

Visited for a late lunch service for a post-graduation celebration. Food, service, and ambience were all fantastic. Thx Guys and Gals

Located in the picturesque bayside suburb of Black Rock, True South holds prime position as the areas best and biggest Restaurant, Bar & Function Space.

Once used as an auto repair shop, this modern gastro pub has undergone a colossal renovation, keeping the original facade, but completely stripping back the inside to create the incredible space it is today. The talented chefs at True South offer a modern Argentinean menu, served in the newly converted setting.

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Phillip

Dined 3 days ago

Visited for a late lunch service for a post-graduation celebration. Food, service, and ambience were all fantastic. Thx Guys and Gals

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Monday Burger & Beer Night

4.5 (715)

$A40 and under

Pub

Brighton

Hotel Brighton is a much-loved local pub in the heart of Brighton, just moments from the beach. Serving classic pub favourites, seasonal specials, local beers, wines and handcrafted cocktails, it's the perfect place to relax with family and friends in a welcoming bayside setting.

Whether you're joining us for a casual lunch, family dinner or after-work drinks, you can enjoy all our offerings! Sports fans can catch all the biggest live games on the big screens, while our TAB facilities are available for race and sports enthusiasts.

Planning a celebration? Our Sky Bar and Empire Bar offer versatile spaces for birthdays, engagements, corporate events and private functions, with our dedicated events team helping make every occasion memorable.

Whether you're a Brighton local or visiting the area, Hotel Brighton offers great food, friendly service and genuine hospitality every day of the week.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Very much a traditional pub. Great food and good atmosphere

Hotel Brighton is a much-loved local pub in the heart of Brighton, just moments from the beach. Serving classic pub favourites, seasonal specials, local beers, wines and handcrafted cocktails, it's the perfect place to relax with family and friends in a welcoming bayside setting.

Whether you're joining us for a casual lunch, family dinner or after-work drinks, you can enjoy all our offerings! Sports fans can catch all the biggest live games on the big screens, while our TAB facilities are available for race and sports enthusiasts.

Planning a celebration? Our Sky Bar and Empire Bar offer versatile spaces for birthdays, engagements, corporate events and private functions, with our dedicated events team helping make every occasion memorable.

Whether you're a Brighton local or visiting the area, Hotel Brighton offers great food, friendly service and genuine hospitality every day of the week.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Very much a traditional pub. Great food and good atmosphere

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Monday Burger & Beer Night

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3-Course Menu – 'Choices from à la carte'

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5-Course Menu – 'Chef's Choice'

Trattoria Emilia

4.8 (1602)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Melbourne CBD

Trattoria Emilia is an Italian restaurant highlighting the traditions of Modena in Emilia-Romagna, focusing on fresh pasta and exceptional produce.

At Trattoria Emilia, we change the menu often to highlight the diversity of our seasonal products and source a large majority of our ingredients locally. Our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria, and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Modenesi and the crowd favourite gnocco fritto and tigelle.

Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service, whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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Ken

Dined 1 day ago

Always lovely to return to an old favourite and realise there are new items on the menu to try. Preserving the classics and sharing something new….perfect.

Trattoria Emilia is an Italian restaurant highlighting the traditions of Modena in Emilia-Romagna, focusing on fresh pasta and exceptional produce.

At Trattoria Emilia, we change the menu often to highlight the diversity of our seasonal products and source a large majority of our ingredients locally. Our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria, and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Modenesi and the crowd favourite gnocco fritto and tigelle.

Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service, whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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Ken

Dined 1 day ago

Always lovely to return to an old favourite and realise there are new items on the menu to try. Preserving the classics and sharing something new….perfect.

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3-Course Menu – 'Choices from à la carte'

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European 'La Famiglia' Set Menu $110pp

The European

4.7 (1484)

$A41 to $A100

European

Melbourne CBD

Open every day for dinner, and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, the European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We take the best seasonal produce, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses, matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at the European.

We welcome walk-ins at our sister restaurant next door at City Wine Shop, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside, overlooking Parliament House.

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Bec

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, impeccable staff. Cannot fault this place.

Open every day for dinner, and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, the European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We take the best seasonal produce, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses, matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at the European.

We welcome walk-ins at our sister restaurant next door at City Wine Shop, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside, overlooking Parliament House.

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Bec

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, impeccable staff. Cannot fault this place.

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European 'La Famiglia' Set Menu $110pp

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4.9 (497)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Rushcutters Bay

Casual Italian Restaurant with Friendly service and traditional food. Bar seating and dining tables with two different rooms. We are a small but vibrant place.

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Alice

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

I went to Figo with a couple of elderly friends and we had an absolutely perfect evening. There was no rush. No pressure to hurry. We were given drinks quickly and due time to chat and ready ourselves for what was an absolutely delicious meal. We shared some plates all of which were sublime; we could not have been more happy with the service or the food.

Casual Italian Restaurant with Friendly service and traditional food. Bar seating and dining tables with two different rooms. We are a small but vibrant place.

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Alice

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

I went to Figo with a couple of elderly friends and we had an absolutely perfect evening. There was no rush. No pressure to hurry. We were given drinks quickly and due time to chat and ready ourselves for what was an absolutely delicious meal. We shared some plates all of which were sublime; we could not have been more happy with the service or the food.

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4.6 (267)

$A41 to $A100

Turkish

Sydney CBD

Maydanoz is an Aegean Turkish coast inspired bar/restaurant paying homage to regions vegetarian and olive oil driven casual meze bars. Managed by the team behind Efendy and Anason, Maydanoz is located in the middle of the revitalised Sydney CBD. Food The menu is based on produce driven delights of Aegean region of Turkey, rich in culture and variety of the produce, dairy, fish and lamb.
Most of the dishes are prepared ‘zeytinyagli’ style, olive oil poached vegetables served as part of a drinking feast. Imagine dolmas, sarmas and seasonal vegetables with plenty of fresh herbs of the area.
There is a special attention for natural and local Turkish wines from the coastline stretching from Gallipoli on the north to Denizli on the south. We also pride ourselves having a cocktail menu crafted by our head mixologist with special attention to regions produce, like Zumrut ( Emerald) made with bespoke gin and our namesake parsley as a base.

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Vincenzo

Dined on 6 Jun 2024

We had the fancy Vegetarian Feast with wine pairing option, and the king fish add on. Who would have thought a Vegetarian Feast with wine pairing is so tasty. Highly recommend for something that is completely different.

Maydanoz is an Aegean Turkish coast inspired bar/restaurant paying homage to regions vegetarian and olive oil driven casual meze bars. Managed by the team behind Efendy and Anason, Maydanoz is located in the middle of the revitalised Sydney CBD. Food The menu is based on produce driven delights of Aegean region of Turkey, rich in culture and variety of the produce, dairy, fish and lamb.
Most of the dishes are prepared ‘zeytinyagli’ style, olive oil poached vegetables served as part of a drinking feast. Imagine dolmas, sarmas and seasonal vegetables with plenty of fresh herbs of the area.
There is a special attention for natural and local Turkish wines from the coastline stretching from Gallipoli on the north to Denizli on the south. We also pride ourselves having a cocktail menu crafted by our head mixologist with special attention to regions produce, like Zumrut ( Emerald) made with bespoke gin and our namesake parsley as a base.

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Vincenzo

Dined on 6 Jun 2024

We had the fancy Vegetarian Feast with wine pairing option, and the king fish add on. Who would have thought a Vegetarian Feast with wine pairing is so tasty. Highly recommend for something that is completely different.

Alpha Restaurant

4.5 (1158)

$A41 to $A100

Greek

Sydney CBD

Alpha, located in Sydney, is a premier Greek restaurant that exudes freshness and sophistication. The restaurant's calm Grecian style is showcased through its whitewashed walls, oak floors, and layered grey fabrics. With Greek-inspired curves and arches, the Mediterranean design is integrated seamlessly throughout.

Along with an a la carte selection, our share feast banquet menus allows the opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy the culture and conversation amongst your friends and family. Alpha, is home away from home.

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CRyd

Dined on 2 May 2024

The food was great. Definitely recommend following the recommendation of the wait staff on portion quantities for number of diners as some dishes are quite generous & saves over ordering. Staff were attentive & not over-bearing for a business lunch.

Alpha, located in Sydney, is a premier Greek restaurant that exudes freshness and sophistication. The restaurant's calm Grecian style is showcased through its whitewashed walls, oak floors, and layered grey fabrics. With Greek-inspired curves and arches, the Mediterranean design is integrated seamlessly throughout.

Along with an a la carte selection, our share feast banquet menus allows the opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy the culture and conversation amongst your friends and family. Alpha, is home away from home.

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CRyd

Dined on 2 May 2024

The food was great. Definitely recommend following the recommendation of the wait staff on portion quantities for number of diners as some dishes are quite generous & saves over ordering. Staff were attentive & not over-bearing for a business lunch.

Glass Brasserie

4.5 (1889)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

Glass Brasserie is a lively city brasserie in the heart of Sydney, overlooking the Queen Victoria Building on George Street. Chef de Cuisine Natalie Murphy leads a seasonal, share-style menu built around honest cooking, trusted local suppliers and flavour-first dishes — the kind that bring people back regularly.

The wine list, curated by Head Sommelier Mauro Bortolato, spans more than 3,500 bottles and is one of Sydney's most extensive collections, housed in a floor-to-ceiling wine gallery that runs the length of the restaurant and wine bar.

Glass is a place for quick weekday lunches, long dinners, after-work drinks and everything in between. Polished but relaxed. Premium but never intimidating. Right in the rhythm of the city.

Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner seven nights a week. Level 2, 488 George St, Sydney.

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Belinda

Dined on 17 Oct 2025

Outstanding food. Even though the restaurant was busy, our server was never far away. The food arrived very quickly and everything was delectable. The view, ambience and general feel of the restaurant is beautiful. The food and drinks were also a very reasonable price for such a high class restaurant. Definitely will dine there again.

Glass Brasserie is a lively city brasserie in the heart of Sydney, overlooking the Queen Victoria Building on George Street. Chef de Cuisine Natalie Murphy leads a seasonal, share-style menu built around honest cooking, trusted local suppliers and flavour-first dishes — the kind that bring people back regularly.

The wine list, curated by Head Sommelier Mauro Bortolato, spans more than 3,500 bottles and is one of Sydney's most extensive collections, housed in a floor-to-ceiling wine gallery that runs the length of the restaurant and wine bar.

Glass is a place for quick weekday lunches, long dinners, after-work drinks and everything in between. Polished but relaxed. Premium but never intimidating. Right in the rhythm of the city.

Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner seven nights a week. Level 2, 488 George St, Sydney.

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Belinda

Dined on 17 Oct 2025

Outstanding food. Even though the restaurant was busy, our server was never far away. The food arrived very quickly and everything was delectable. The view, ambience and general feel of the restaurant is beautiful. The food and drinks were also a very reasonable price for such a high class restaurant. Definitely will dine there again.

The Gallery All-Day Dining - Sheraton on the Park Sydney

3.7 (63)

$A40 and under

Australian

Sydney CBD

Designed as a social gathering space, The Gallery offers a relaxed restaurant setting in which to enjoy a quick morning coffee or a leisurely high tea. Find space to meet and dine while you catch up with friends in Sydney.

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GaryB

Dined on 27 Dec 2023

Great food and lots of variety, lovely presentation, staff quick to fill up your empty glass of sparkling, plently of tea with 1 pot each. Been for a lot of high teas found this the best.

Designed as a social gathering space, The Gallery offers a relaxed restaurant setting in which to enjoy a quick morning coffee or a leisurely high tea. Find space to meet and dine while you catch up with friends in Sydney.

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GaryB

Dined on 27 Dec 2023

Great food and lots of variety, lovely presentation, staff quick to fill up your empty glass of sparkling, plently of tea with 1 pot each. Been for a lot of high teas found this the best.

Kokumai - Barangaroo

4.5 (13)

$A41 to $A100

Sushi

Barangaroo

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function.

Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer.

*Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai.
**Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

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Juliana

Dined 4 days ago

A fantastic place to enjoy lunch in Barangaroo. Highly recommended!

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function.

Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer.

*Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai.
**Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

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Juliana

Dined 4 days ago

A fantastic place to enjoy lunch in Barangaroo. Highly recommended!

Kokumai

4.1 (4)

$A41 to $A100

Sushi

Circular Quay

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function.

Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer.

*Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai.
**Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

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JonB

Dined on 10 Jul 2023

The superb seafood banquet was expertly prepared in front of us, each dish explained and the service was extremely cordial and attentive

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function.

Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer.

*Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai.
**Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

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JonB

Dined on 10 Jul 2023

The superb seafood banquet was expertly prepared in front of us, each dish explained and the service was extremely cordial and attentive

Lucia

4.5 (280)

$A40 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Tugun

Lucia exists to take you on a journey. Step onto our sundeck and you’ll immediately be transported to Iberia. Lucia means light, and that’s exactly what you’ll encounter. The backdrop of warm inviting colours, plethora of greenery, and atmosphere that beckons “uno más, por favor” (one more please) might make this your new favourite escape.

Lounge with old friends or make new ones with delicious cocktails, delectable food and great times that are even better when shared. Inside the venue is another beast altogether.

You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped off the beaches of Portugal and into a packed Valencian hole-in-the-wall eatery. Loaded with the vibrancy, sounds, smells and tastes typical of that “best kept secret” restaurant you found in your holidays. This is sure to leave a mark.

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Ian

Dined on 29 Sept 2024

We've been to Lucia's a number of times over the years, and it's been consistently excellent. The food is always great quality, the service is lovely, friendly and efficient. We've always sat in the court yard out the back, which now has an awning in case it rains. Great happy hour drinks and live music adds to the experience.

Lucia exists to take you on a journey. Step onto our sundeck and you’ll immediately be transported to Iberia. Lucia means light, and that’s exactly what you’ll encounter. The backdrop of warm inviting colours, plethora of greenery, and atmosphere that beckons “uno más, por favor” (one more please) might make this your new favourite escape.

Lounge with old friends or make new ones with delicious cocktails, delectable food and great times that are even better when shared. Inside the venue is another beast altogether.

You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped off the beaches of Portugal and into a packed Valencian hole-in-the-wall eatery. Loaded with the vibrancy, sounds, smells and tastes typical of that “best kept secret” restaurant you found in your holidays. This is sure to leave a mark.

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Ian

Dined on 29 Sept 2024

We've been to Lucia's a number of times over the years, and it's been consistently excellent. The food is always great quality, the service is lovely, friendly and efficient. We've always sat in the court yard out the back, which now has an awning in case it rains. Great happy hour drinks and live music adds to the experience.

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Test Kitchen — Wednesday Nights $68pp

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Friday Lunch — $68pp

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Leave it to us — Set Menu

Essa Restaurant

4.7 (919)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

Fortitude Valley

ESSA is a wood-fired restaurant and wine bar on Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley, a short walk from James Street, Brisbane.

Chef and owner Phil Marchant builds the menu around relationships with local farmers, hunters and providores. The fire does the work it's good at. What's in season shapes what's on the plate. Dishes that are considered, familiar and honest, without being precious about it.

Named Gourmet Traveller Queensland's Best Restaurant (2023 & 2025), ESSA sits comfortably outside the typical fine dining category. The interiors are raw, the wine list is serious, and the cooking is produce-driven in the truest sense.

Not fine dining. Not, not fine dining.

Open Tuesday–Saturday from 5pm. Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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DavidGold

Dined 1 day ago

As tremendous as always. Consistently Brisbane’s best restaurant.

ESSA is a wood-fired restaurant and wine bar on Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley, a short walk from James Street, Brisbane.

Chef and owner Phil Marchant builds the menu around relationships with local farmers, hunters and providores. The fire does the work it's good at. What's in season shapes what's on the plate. Dishes that are considered, familiar and honest, without being precious about it.

Named Gourmet Traveller Queensland's Best Restaurant (2023 & 2025), ESSA sits comfortably outside the typical fine dining category. The interiors are raw, the wine list is serious, and the cooking is produce-driven in the truest sense.

Not fine dining. Not, not fine dining.

Open Tuesday–Saturday from 5pm. Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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DavidGold

Dined 1 day ago

As tremendous as always. Consistently Brisbane’s best restaurant.

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Test Kitchen — Wednesday Nights $68pp

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Friday Lunch — $68pp

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Leave it to us — Set Menu

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Christmas Day lunch Persone 2026

Persone Italian Restaurant

4.5 (1206)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

In Italian Persone means ‘people’. Persone is the embodiment of the sweet life. A place to indulge in ‘the good life’. Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic views, great service and great food. Fine dining at an affordable price and relaxed atmosphere

In Italian Persone means ‘people’. Persone is the embodiment of the sweet life. A place to indulge in ‘the good life’. Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic views, great service and great food. Fine dining at an affordable price and relaxed atmosphere

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Christmas Day lunch Persone 2026

The Doonan

4.4 (912)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Sunshine Beach

The Doonan offers the ultimate alfresco dining experience, enjoy an Italian-inspired menu among lush gardens. Nestled in the scenic Noosa hinterland on 2-hectares just a stone's throw from famous local beaches; The Doonan boasts indoor and outdoor dining, a pizzeria, ice creamery, bars, beer gardens, a cellar door, multiple function spaces and a large outdoor kids playground, coming soon.

Oozing with character and charm, the venue is more like a plant nursery than a hotel. With striking architecture covered in greenery and decorated with exposed brick, The Doonan is a wonderland for the senses.

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Michelle

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

Fantastic venue ambience plus and the staff very helpful

The Doonan offers the ultimate alfresco dining experience, enjoy an Italian-inspired menu among lush gardens. Nestled in the scenic Noosa hinterland on 2-hectares just a stone's throw from famous local beaches; The Doonan boasts indoor and outdoor dining, a pizzeria, ice creamery, bars, beer gardens, a cellar door, multiple function spaces and a large outdoor kids playground, coming soon.

Oozing with character and charm, the venue is more like a plant nursery than a hotel. With striking architecture covered in greenery and decorated with exposed brick, The Doonan is a wonderland for the senses.

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Michelle

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

Fantastic venue ambience plus and the staff very helpful

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4.7 (2191)

$A40 and under

Italian

St Kilda

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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Lorna

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious!!! Portions are large (especially the lasagna). I have the prawn risotto and it was the best i have had!!!!

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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Lorna

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious!!! Portions are large (especially the lasagna). I have the prawn risotto and it was the best i have had!!!!

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Sunday Roast - 3 courses/ $59pp

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Empire State Set Menu $90pp/$110pp ($25pp deposit)

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Big Apple Set Menu $115pp/$130pp ($25pp deposit)

The Breslin Steakhouse

4.1 (797)

$A41 to $A100

Contemporary American

Southbank

Based on the Left Bank in Melbourne's Southbank, overlooking the Yarra River, The Breslin Steakhouse aims to be the best whole carcass based restaurant in the market. New York attitude and style combined with modern and classic technique, The Breslin Bar & Grill pays homage to the classic New York-style steakhouses, complete with a large wall-to-wall bar that proudly mixes up the classics.

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Nikko

Dined 5 days ago

An excellent place for lunch. Their 2 course set is of crazy value and quality (had the tuna for appetizers and the porterhouse for mains). Had lunch with clients on a weekday and they were impressed. Outdoor seating was comfortable enough to have a good conversation (it helped that we had a sunny day). Strongly recommended. Will definitely be back.

Based on the Left Bank in Melbourne's Southbank, overlooking the Yarra River, The Breslin Steakhouse aims to be the best whole carcass based restaurant in the market. New York attitude and style combined with modern and classic technique, The Breslin Bar & Grill pays homage to the classic New York-style steakhouses, complete with a large wall-to-wall bar that proudly mixes up the classics.

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Nikko

Dined 5 days ago

An excellent place for lunch. Their 2 course set is of crazy value and quality (had the tuna for appetizers and the porterhouse for mains). Had lunch with clients on a weekday and they were impressed. Outdoor seating was comfortable enough to have a good conversation (it helped that we had a sunny day). Strongly recommended. Will definitely be back.

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Sunday Roast - 3 courses/ $59pp

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Empire State Set Menu $90pp/$110pp ($25pp deposit)

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Big Apple Set Menu $115pp/$130pp ($25pp deposit)

Lamaro's Hotel

4.7 (1115)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

South Melbourne

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
https://bit.ly/36XkQbd

Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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Brad

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Classy gastro pub and the food is consistently very good.

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
https://bit.ly/36XkQbd

Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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Brad

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Classy gastro pub and the food is consistently very good.

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4.7 (571)

$A41 to $A100

Bistro

Albert Park

Pipis Kiosk is a beachside bistro serving up a menu that champions Australian seafood and vegetables.

Awarded one hat in The Age Good Food Guide since its opening in 2021, the restaurant is a quintessential Melbourne experience.

Nestled on the ALBERT PARK foreshore its a great place for a special occasion, group event or simply a place to sit back and watch the boats sail past.

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Simon

Dined 7 days ago

1. Amazing staff, very friendly and professional 2. An extraordinary wine list for a restaurant of this size 3. The food is exquisite. Not a huge menu but what they do is excellent! 4. The setting on the water is spectacular I’m running out of superlatives

Pipis Kiosk is a beachside bistro serving up a menu that champions Australian seafood and vegetables.

Awarded one hat in The Age Good Food Guide since its opening in 2021, the restaurant is a quintessential Melbourne experience.

Nestled on the ALBERT PARK foreshore its a great place for a special occasion, group event or simply a place to sit back and watch the boats sail past.

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Simon

Dined 7 days ago

1. Amazing staff, very friendly and professional 2. An extraordinary wine list for a restaurant of this size 3. The food is exquisite. Not a huge menu but what they do is excellent! 4. The setting on the water is spectacular I’m running out of superlatives

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4.7 (1474)

$A41 to $A100

Gastro Pub

Prahran

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.

*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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Marc

Dined 1 day ago

Late lunch on a Friday with 4 good friends. Exceptional experience and service thanks to Babette and team. Could not be more knowledgeable, helpful. Wonderful and generous serves of scotch fillets, crab linguini and barramundi, cold beers and did I mention excellent service. Cant wait to go back

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.

*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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Marc

Dined 1 day ago

Late lunch on a Friday with 4 good friends. Exceptional experience and service thanks to Babette and team. Could not be more knowledgeable, helpful. Wonderful and generous serves of scotch fillets, crab linguini and barramundi, cold beers and did I mention excellent service. Cant wait to go back

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3.9 (47)

$A41 to $A100

Latin American

Bondi Beach

Welcome to Zama Bondi, a captivating culinary destination nestled in the vibrant heart of Bondi. Prepare to embark on a remarkable gastronomic journey that seamlessly fuses the rich flavors of Argentina and South America with a touch of contemporary innovation. Our passion for the renowned Asado style of cooking and the use of fresh, seasonal produce form the very essence of our menu, creating an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other.

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Samantha

Dined on 2 Nov 2024

Delicious food and outstanding service - so attentive and friendly, and your water glass gets topped up so frequently!!!

Welcome to Zama Bondi, a captivating culinary destination nestled in the vibrant heart of Bondi. Prepare to embark on a remarkable gastronomic journey that seamlessly fuses the rich flavors of Argentina and South America with a touch of contemporary innovation. Our passion for the renowned Asado style of cooking and the use of fresh, seasonal produce form the very essence of our menu, creating an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other.

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Samantha

Dined on 2 Nov 2024

Delicious food and outstanding service - so attentive and friendly, and your water glass gets topped up so frequently!!!

Bartolo Wine Room

4.7 (286)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Surry Hills

Bartolo Wine Room is an Italian restaurant and wine bar located on Crown Street, Surry Hills, listing more than 200+ International and Australian wines, a great cocktail list and an exciting Italian food menu. All day dining every Friday-Sunday. Open Thursday dinners, Friday lunches from 12pm, and from 11am on Saturday and Sunday for those long lunches, afternoon drinks and boozy dinners. We have both indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) seating available. Please note that if outdoor seating is booked and bad weather prevails then we may not be able to accommodate your party inside unless there is space available. Bartolo Wine Room's food menu has been designed around the great wines on our list and as such is not a kids friendly space.

Can't see any availability online? For groups of 21 or more, please send us a request now at info@bartolosydney.com.au. Bar open until 12am on Fridays & Saturdays.

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NiemL

Dined on 2 Sept 2023

The overall experience was fantastic, their service was superb and food was good. It was abit noisy indoor but understandable as the place is always busy

Bartolo Wine Room is an Italian restaurant and wine bar located on Crown Street, Surry Hills, listing more than 200+ International and Australian wines, a great cocktail list and an exciting Italian food menu. All day dining every Friday-Sunday. Open Thursday dinners, Friday lunches from 12pm, and from 11am on Saturday and Sunday for those long lunches, afternoon drinks and boozy dinners. We have both indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) seating available. Please note that if outdoor seating is booked and bad weather prevails then we may not be able to accommodate your party inside unless there is space available. Bartolo Wine Room's food menu has been designed around the great wines on our list and as such is not a kids friendly space.

Can't see any availability online? For groups of 21 or more, please send us a request now at info@bartolosydney.com.au. Bar open until 12am on Fridays & Saturdays.

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NiemL

Dined on 2 Sept 2023

The overall experience was fantastic, their service was superb and food was good. It was abit noisy indoor but understandable as the place is always busy