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Best Restaurants in Richmond

69 restaurants analyzed · Melbourne

Richmond has quality slightly above the Melbourne average, with Australian and Asian cooking leading alongside Japanese, Southeast Asian, and Vietnamese options and a strong cafe and brunch culture. Victoria Street's Vietnamese restaurants remain a specific draw. Prices are mostly at the higher end.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Lumen People A+ · Cafe-restaurant, Wine bar — Modern Australian cafe-wine bar with creative, produce-led dishes and warm hospitality; prices are mid-to-high for...
• AOI TSUKI A · Omakase restaurant, Japanese — High-end, intimate omakase delivering polished technique, interactive chefs, and premium seafood; superb for special...
• Omnia Bistro & Bar A · Bistro, European — Sophisticated modern European bistro with standout duck, tartare trolley, and liquid-centre cheesecake; polished...
• Pincho Disco A · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — High-energy Latin American spot with creative tasting menus, strong cocktails, and lively vibes; great food and service...
• Panama Dining Room A- · Restaurant and event venue, Wedding venue — Stylish warehouse venue with polished service and contemporary Australian cooking, best for weddings and celebrations;...
• Mai Jia A- · Malaysian restaurant, Asian — A lively Malaysian spot known for rich curry laksa and warm service; prices are higher for the area but quality and...
• Geppetto Trattoria - East Melbourne A- · Italian restaurant, Trattoria — Classic Italian trattoria with heartfelt service and polished, traditional cooking; excellent overall but portions and...
• Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine A- · Vietnamese restaurant, Casual dining — A welcoming Vietnamese spot known for fragrant pho, generous portions, and hands-on hospitality; occasional service...
• Yan Melbourne A- · Restaurant, Asian restaurant — Inventive smoke-driven Modern Asian with standout short ribs, squid, and a showstopper coconut ice cream; excellent...
• Cucinetta Melb South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Est. 2013 A- · Italian restaurant, Pasta shop — Tiny, romantic Italian spot delivering standout pasta and seafood with tight seating, premium pricing, and occasionally...
• The CODE pizza bar A- · Pizza restaurant, Italian restaurant — Thin-crust Italian-style pizzas, warm hospitality, and standout tiramisu; value is fair-to-good with some service...
• Two Birds One Stone Cafe South Yarra A- · Brunch restaurant, Cafe — Bright, creative South Yarra cafe delivering flavorful, generous brunch with fast kitchen and excellent coffee, though...
• The Tippler & Co. A- · Restaurant-bar with function spaces, Wine bar — A warm Modern Australian spot near the MCG with standout gnocchi, friendly hosting, and strong events capability; great...
• Rock Pho A- · Vietnamese restaurant, Casual dining — Reliable Vietnamese comfort food on Chapel Street with fast service, generous portions, and fair prices; pho quality is...
• ACOFFEE A- · Specialty coffee roastery-cafe, Espresso bar — Design-forward specialty roastery with outstanding coffee, minimalist seating, and premium pricing; great for coffee...
• The Rice Paddy Thai A- · Thai restaurant, Casual dining — Well-loved neighborhood Thai with lively vibes, generous flavors, and good-value lunch deals, but occasional oily...
• Astoria Bar Kè Grill B+ · Greek restaurant, Bar — Modern Greek cooking with warm hospitality and smallish portions; great for set-menu feasts and seafood, but pricing...
• Da Noi B+ · Italian restaurant, Sardinian — Cozy Sardinian spot with chef-led menus, polished service, and a serious wine list; excellent cooking but expect high...
• Squires Loft South Yarra B+ · Steakhouse, Grill — Destination steakhouse with standout steaks, friendly service, and cozy vibe; occasional doneness inconsistencies and...
• Cosi Bar Ristorante South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Since 1996 B+ · Italian restaurant, Bar — A polished South Yarra Italian stalwart delivering rich pastas, quality seafood, and warm service; great for dates and...
• Smith + Daughters B+ · Vegan restaurant, Contemporary — Innovative, chef-driven vegan dining with standout flavors and warm service, but pricing and portion perceptions divide...
• MiddleSouthEast B+ · Cafe and restaurant, Brunch — Vibrant South Yarra cafe-restaurant serving Middle Eastern–leaning brunch and hearty mains with excellent coffee; great...
• Steer Dining Room B+ · Steakhouse, Wine bar — Destination steakhouse for premium Wagyu with polished theatrics and high prices; excellent beef, strong wine service,...
• Sam's Cali Cantina B+ · Californian-Mexican and Burgers, Mexican — Lively Cali-Mex spot with standout birria and fish tacos plus solid burgers; good value for Chapel St, but portions can...
• 102 Uniq B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Asian restaurant — Modern Vietnamese spot on Smith Street delivering vibrant flavors and warm service; pho divides opinion but many...
• Añada Bar & Restaurant B+ · Spanish restaurant, Tapas bar — Stylish Spanish tapas and paella with a strong wine program; delicious for many, but service pace, portion sizes, and...
• Blossom Thai B+ · Thai restaurant, Cocktail bar — Polished Thai with standout curries, friendly hands-on managers, and strong cocktails; prices are premium and service...
• Nora Thai Restaurant South Yarra B+ · Thai restaurant, Southern Thai — Small Southern Thai spot delivering bold, authentic flavors at fair prices, but expect tight seating, waits, heat and...
• Ladro B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Modern Italian spot with standout lasagna, pizzas, and warm hospitality; a few consistency and saltiness complaints,...
• Terror Twilight B+ · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant — Creative, Asian-leaning brunch in a lively Collingwood cafe; food shines but service consistency and queue management...
• ISH B+ · Modern Indian, Fusion — Creative Modern Indian with standout service and memorable small plates; excellent set menus but pricing and portion...
• Yakikami B+ · Japanese restaurant, Yakitori — Polished Japanese yakitori and wagyu-focused dining with standout skewers and premium steaks, but inconsistent service...
• Archie's All Day B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Bustling Fitzroy brunch spot with standout ricotta hotcakes and chicken‑and‑waffles, lively atmosphere, and variable...
• Goon Korean BBQ - Collingwood B+ · Korean barbecue restaurant, Korean restaurant — A lively Korean BBQ with friendly staff, generous sets, and buzzing vibes; mostly excellent but with occasional service...
• JollyGood B+ · Diner & Bar, Burger restaurant — A lively American-style diner-bar for standout burgers, fried chicken, steak night and house curry ketchup, with...
• Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood B+ · Japanese restaurant, Soba — Handmade soba and a fully gluten-free-leaning menu shine, with thoughtful broths and calm service; prices trend high...
• The Gertrude Hotel B+ · Restaurant, Pub — Stylish Fitzroy pub-restaurant with creative Modern Australian plates, strong gluten-free handling, and lively vibes;...
• Warung Coffee B+ · Cafe, Sandwich shop — A tiny Indonesian-inspired cafe turning out standout toasties, excellent coffee, and a signature coconut-cream cold...
• Calēre Coffee B+ · Cafe, Specialty coffee — Tiny specialty cafe with standout beans, creative drinks, and popular Swiss rolls; expect premium pricing for coffee,...
• Belles Hot Chicken Fitzroy B+ · Chicken restaurant, American restaurant — Lively Fitzroy spot for Nashville-style fried chicken, great sauces and sides; service can be inconsistent and...
• XE OM VIET STREET FOOD (COLLINGWOOD) B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Asian restaurant — Lively Vietnamese street-food spot with standout Bun Bo Hue, quick service, and fair prices; service and consistency...
• Caffe e Cucina B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Classic Italian institution with lively charm, standout seafood linguine and tiramisu, premium pricing, and...
• STREAT Cromwell Cafe B+ · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant — Welcoming social-enterprise cafe with lovely gardens, solid coffee, and generally tasty brunch, though a minority...
• Doghouse Dog Cafe B · Dog cafe and pet store, Cafe — Destination dog cafe and pet store known for joyful dog parties, custom pup cakes, and caring staff; human menu is...
• No.1 Old London Seafood B · Seafood and fish & chips shop, Takeaway — Beloved South Yarra fish-and-chippery delivering crisp, well-seasoned seafood and friendly owner-led service at low...
• Falafel Place B · Falafel restaurant, Middle Eastern — Casual Middle Eastern spot for freshly fried falafel wraps and plates at budget prices, with mostly warm service but...
• Leonards House of Love B · Burger bar, American restaurant — Destination-worthy burgers and fried chicken in a lively bar setting, with great veg/vegan options, but inconsistent...
• D Hall of Flames – Indian Restaurant South Yarra B · Restaurant, Indian — Modern Indian spot with standout flavors and warm service; creative dishes impress, but waits, takeaway packaging, and...
• Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall - Collingwood B · Brewery and beer hall, Restaurant — Lively Collingwood brewery with standout beers, crowd-pleasing pub fare and pizzas, very family- and dog-friendly, with...
• Mosaic B · Middle Eastern restaurant, Lebanese restaurant — Generous, crowd-pleasing Lebanese banquets with warm owner-led hospitality; busy nights can mean delays and noise, but...
• Akasiro B · Japanese restaurant, Casual dining — Cozy Japanese spot known for tasty bento-style lunches and occasional dinner tapas, but expect cold premade boxes at...
• Master Lanzhou Noodle Express - South Yarra B · Chinese noodle restaurant, Casual dining — Hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles with customizable thickness and fast, cheap bowls; great for quick comfort, but service and...
• The Birmingham Hotel B · Pub, Restaurant — Classic Fitzroy pub with big-portion parmas, steak specials, sports screens, and lively crowd; good value on deal...
• Zeus Street Greek South Yarra B · Greek fast-casual, Takeout — Lively Greek street-food spot with fast-casual service, tasty pitas and bowls, but recurring complaints about small...
• Pino Pinelli Public Bar B · Gastropub, Pizza — Lively Collingwood gastropub for creative pizzas, solid pastas, and strong cocktails with happy-hour deals; expect...
• Bowl Bowl Sichuan B · Sichuan restaurant, Chinese restaurant — Lively Sichuan-leaning spot with excellent dumplings and noodles, creative twists, strong vegan/GF options, fair...
• Le Bon Ton B · Smokehouse BBQ restaurant, Cocktail bar — Smoked-meat driven Southern American spot with lively bar vibes; great when the pits sing, but inconsistency, time...
• Kinyoubi B · Japanese restaurant, Izakaya — Ambitious Japanese izakaya with standout uni and generous teishoku, but pricing is high and service can wobble during...
• Shop Ramen B · Ramen restaurant, Japanese-inspired — Modern, lighter-style ramen with creative touches; great buzz, mixed views on broth depth and salt; expect queues and a...
• The Tote B+ · Live music pub, Music venue — Iconic Collingwood live-music pub with gritty charm, strong community vibes, reasonable drink prices, and occasional...
• Prince Patrick Hotel B · Pub restaurant, Gastropub — A classic Collingwood pub with standout Sunday roasts, reliable steaks, friendly bar service, and fair prices, though...
• Arcadia Cafe And Bar B · Cafe, Restaurant — Neighborhood brunch cafe-bar on Gertrude Street with great coffee and generous classics, but uneven kitchen timing and...
• The Peacock South Yarra B- · Brunch cafe, Breakfast — Charming garden-courtyard cafe with standout hotcakes, crab omelette, and St. Ali coffee; great for brunch, but service...
• Burnside B- · Cafe, Breakfast — Neighborhood cafe for coffee and simple sangas; recent ownership change shows mixed consistency but strong hospitality...
• Union Club Hotel B- · Pub, Restaurant — Classic Fitzroy pub with multiple spaces and hearty pub grub; lively atmosphere shines, food is solid with a few misses...
• Slowpoke Lounge & Lookout B- · Rooftop bar, Cocktail bar — Design-forward rooftop with standout views, buzzy cocktails, and a tiny comfort-food menu; great on a good night, but...
• Katuk C+ · Cocktail bar, Lounge — A cozy upstairs cocktail bar with skilled bartenders, comfy nooks, and half-price classic Wednesdays, with premium...
• Kiwami Teppanyaki C+ · Teppanyaki restaurant, Japanese — High-energy teppanyaki with showmanship and premium set menus; great for celebrations, but pricing is high and reviews...
• Snow Monkey Ramen C+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Creative, seafood-forward fusion ramen with standout lobster bowls, mixed execution, and service inconsistencies; good...

Top Cuisines

• Australian — 12 restaurants
• Cafe — 9 restaurants
• Japanese — 6 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 6 restaurants
• Italian — 4 restaurants
• Contemporary — 3 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 3 restaurants
• Asian — 3 restaurants
• Greek — 2 restaurants
• Indian — 2 restaurants

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