Melbourne CBD is one of Australia’s strongest dining areas because it offers so much variety within a compact city grid. You can move from laneway restaurants and old-school Italian dining to hotpot, Peruvian grills, Japanese casual dining, Argentinian steak, Vietnamese fusion, Indian food and late-night pizza within a few blocks. The best restaurants in Melbourne CBD are not defined by one cuisine or one style of occasion. The city works because it gives diners options for quick lunches, date nights, group dinners, theatre meals, business lunches and casual food before drinks.
This guide focuses on 10 Melbourne CBD restaurants worth knowing: Aroma Restaurant, San Telmo, Happy Lamb Hotpot, Pastuso, Hochi Mama, Trattoria Emilia, 11 Inch Pizza, Chiki Chiki, Chocolate Buddha and Chilli India. Each one brings something different to the city, from Pakistani charcoal dishes and Argentinian steak to Peruvian ceviche, Italian pasta, sushi trains and Indian curries.

1. Aroma Restaurant, Melbourne
Aroma Restaurant is a strong CBD choice for diners looking for Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern flavours in a casual city setting. Located on Little Collins Street, it is especially useful for people who want a filling dinner, a halal-friendly meal or something more spice-driven than the usual office-worker lunch options around the west end of the city.
The food direction is hearty and comfort-focused. Aroma is the kind of place where dishes such as biryani, charcoal barbecue, karahi, kebabs and rich curries make sense. It works well for groups because the best meal is usually built across several dishes: something from the grill, something saucy, rice, bread and a few sides to share.
This is not a formal fine-dining restaurant, and that is part of the appeal. Aroma is better thought of as a practical city restaurant for big flavours, late dinners, takeaway-style meals and relaxed catch-ups. It is especially good when you want food that feels warming, generous and satisfying.
Aroma Restaurant is best for casual dinners, halal-friendly dining, group meals, spicy food, late-night comfort food and anyone looking for Pakistani flavours in Melbourne CBD.
Address: Shop 2 & 3, 540 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Aroma Restaurant, Melbourne Menu
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Kebab Platter
Chargrilled minced lamb, shrimp, & chicken with fresh herbs.
Samosa
Deep fried stuffed pastry with spiced potatoes & peas. served with tamarind chutney
Alu Tikki
Deep fried spiced potato patties served with yogurt & tamarind sauce.
Assorted Pakora Platter
Assortment of deep fried paneer and vegetables in chickpea batter. Served with mint & coriander sauce.
Amritsari Fried Fish
Talapia dry rubbed with spices & deep fried in chickpea flour. Served with mint & coriander sauce
Palak Chaat
Fresh baby spinach flash fried with onions, tomatoes, & coriander topped with sweet yogurt, tamarind & mint sauce.
Chicken Lolipop
Deep fried with spiced batter topped with chef's special sauce.
Chicken Shammi Kebab
Minced chargrilled chicken patties with fresh herbs.
Dahi Puri Chaat
Wheat puffs filled with potatoes and chickpeas topped with yogurt, mint, & tamarind sauce.
TANDOORI
Adraki Lamb Chops
Chargrilled lamb chops marinated with yogurt, ginger & garlic.
Shrimp Achari Tikka
Chargrilled shrimp marinated with yogurt & pickled spices.
Salmon Tikka
Chargrilled salmon fillet marinated with mint based yogurt
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb charbroiled with herbs & spices.
Tandoori Chicken
Chargrilled bone-in chicken marinated with yogurt & spices.
Chicken Tikka
Chargrilled chicken breast marinated with yogurt & spices.
Kastoori Paneer Tikka
Chargrilled paneer marinated with chickpea batter
CHUTNEY'S
Mint & Coriander
Tamarind
TANDOORI BREADS
Cheese & Chilly Naan
White flour bread stuffed with cheese & chilies.
Kashmiri Nan
Sweet, fruity, & nutty nan originated in Kashmir.
Makki Ke Roti
Indian style cornbread cooked on a flat pan
Onion Kulcha
Nan stuffed with onions & dry mango spices.
Amritsari Kulcha
Crisp, soft, leavened bread stuffed with potatoes, onions, & spices.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat.
Flaky Lachha Paratha
plain multi-layered / whole wheat bread
Alu Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes & spices.
Pudina Paratha
Flaky whole wheat paratha with mint.
Naan
white flour bread cooked in a clay oven topped with butter.
Garlic & Herb Naan
White flour bread with garlic & rosemary.
Olives & Basil Naan
White flour bread topped with olives & basil.
GOAT & LAMB
Lamb Roganjosh
Kashmiri style boneless lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, & tomatoes.
Lamb Pasanda
Boneless lamb cooked with yogurt & cream sauce.
Spinach Lamb
Boneless lamb cooked with spinach sauce.
Rara Chaap Punjabi
Ground lamb cooked with grilled chaap full of robust hearty flavor.
Goat Curry
Bone-in goat cooked in a gravy with onions, tomatoes, & spices.
CHICKEN
Butter Chicken
Chicken breast in creamy, buttery tomato sauce.
Channa Chaap Punjabi
Popular Indian street food. Chickpea patty loaded with spices & gravy on top.
Chicken Saag
White meat chicken with ginger, garlic, spinach, onions, & tomatoes.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken breast cooked with stir fry vegetables & spices
Amritsari Chicken
Authentic North Indian dish made with a fresh creamy gravy, butter, & fresh tomatoes.
Chicken Mugulai
Smothered in a thick curry containing almonds, cashews, & aromatic spices.
SIDE DISHES
Jeera Pulao Rice
Matter Pulao
Raita
yogurt / tomatoes / cucumber / cumin
Papad
lentil flour / black pepper
BIRYANI
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices. Layered with vegetables cooked in a thick gravy with golden fried onions, mint, & cilantro. Served with Raitha on the side.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices. Layered with chicken cooked in a thick gravy with golden fried onions, mint, & cilantro. Served with Raitha on the side
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices. Layered with lamb cooked in a thick gravy with golden fried onions, mint, & cilantro. Served with Raitha on the side.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices. Layered with goat cooked in a thick gravy with golden fried onions, mint, & cilantro. Served with Raitha on the side.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices. Layered with shrimp cooked in a thick gravy with golden fried onions, mint, & cilantro. Served with Raitha on the side.
VINDALOO
Vegetable Vindaloo
Take a taste of Goa with vegetables in a spicy, tangy, onion based curry with vinegar, garlic, & potatoes.
Chicken Vindaloo
Take a taste of Goa with chicken in a spicy, tangy, onion based curry with vinegar, garlic, & potatoes.
Lamb Vindaloo
Take a taste of Goa with lamb in a spicy, tangy, onion based curry with vinegar, garlic, & potatoes.
Goat Vindaloo
Take a taste of Goa with goat in a spicy, tangy, onion based curry with vinegar, garlic, & potatoes.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Take a taste of Goa with shrimp in a spicy, tangy, onion based curry with vinegar, garlic, & potatoes.
JALFREZI
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Bengali stir fry curry dish with vegetables stir fried with a spicy sauce & green chilli peppers
Chicken Jalfrezi
Bengali stir fry curry dish with chicken stir fried with a spicy sauce & green chili peppers.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Bengali stir fry curry dish with lamb stir fried with a spicy sauce & green chilli peppers
Goat Jalfrezi
Bengali stir fry curry dish with goat stir fried with a spicy sauce & green chilli peppers
Shrimp Jalfrezi
Bengali stir fry curry dish with Shrimp stir fried with a spicy sauce & green chilli peppers
SEAFOOD
Goan Fish Curry
Fish fillet cooked with special Goan sauce
Salmon Tikka Masala
Tandoori salmon cooked with butter & cream sauce
SALADS
House Dressings Caribbean, Mango, Cilantro, Lime, Blood Orange Shallot
Chicken Tikka Salad
Marinated chicken on a bed of mixed greens,, red onions, shredded carrots, & lightly roasted chickpeas
Tandoori Fish Salad
Spiced fish marinated in warm spice on a bed of mixed greens, red peppers, onions, olives, & lightly roasted chickpeas.
Paneer Salad
Seasoned homemade cottage cheese on a bed of mixed greens, green peppers, red onions, shredded carrots, corn kernels, & lightly roasted chickpeas.
VEGETABLES
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese in tikka masala sauce with roasted peppers & onions.
Saag Paneer
Spinach stewed with garlic, ginger, fresh chilis, & spices with homemade cottage cheese.
Matter Paneer
Peas & homemade cottage cheese in a tomato-onion sauce with spices
Paneer Pasanda
Homemade cottage cheese fried & served in a lusciously smooth onion-tomato gravy.
Sarso Ka Saag
Creamy mustard greens & spinach cooked with garlic & spices.
Alu Gobi
Stir fried potatoes & cauliflower cooked with turmeric & spices
Baigan Bhartha
Roasted & mashed eggplant sautéed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, & spices.
Masaladar Soy Champ
Delightful combination of soya in a tomato-onion gravy flavored with cumin, turmeric, & coriander
Channa Masala
Chickpea dish with an onion- tomato gravy cooked with ginger, garlic, & spices.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils & red kidney beans slow cooked with spices, butter, & cream
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with ghee (purified butter), garlic, ginger, & spices in an onion-tomato sauce
Bhindi Do Pyazza
Fried okra with caramelized onions, spices, & herbs
FUSION
Chicken 65
Deep fried chicken sautéed in a tangy chili sauce stir fried with curry leaves, ginger, garlic & red chili.
Chili Chicken
Boneless crispy chicken marinated in a sweet, spicy chinese inspired sauce stir fried with onions, bell peppers, ginger & garlic.
Shrimp in Hot Garlic Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp caramelized & roasted in a hot, zesty garlic sauce.
Veggies in Hot Garlic Sauce
Seasonal vegetables caramelized & roasted in a hot, zesty garlic sauce.
Chili Paneer
Crispy batter fried paneer tossed in a sweet & spicy chili sauce stir fried with onions, bell peppers, & garlic.
Hakka Noodles
Stir fried wheat noodles with fresh vegetables, bell peppers, soya sauce, spices, & chili oil
Gobi Manchurian
Crispy deep fried cauliflower tossed in a sweet, sour & spicy Manchurian sauce stir fried with ginger & garlic
Malai Kofta
Crisp fried balls of potato & cottage cheese with mixed vegetables covered in a creamy sauce of tomatoes, onions, spices, & nuts.
Deserts
Gulab Jamun
Little fried balls of milk based dough soaked in a warm & sweet rose syrup
Gajjar Halwa
Traditional North Indian dessert made with fresh grated carrots, milk, ghee, sugar, & cashews.
Kheer
Indian rice pudding made basmati rice, sugar, milk, & cardamom garnished with nuts.
Kulfi
Indian creamy & delicious milk based ice cream Classic & mango flavors.
Rasmalai
Juicy discs of paneer soaked in syrup & served in a thickened milk cream, garnished with nuts

2. San Telmo
San Telmo is one of Melbourne CBD’s best-known restaurants for Argentinian dining. Set in Meyers Place, it has the feel of a proper city steakhouse: moody, polished, wine-friendly and built around fire, meat and long meals. It is a natural choice when dinner is the main event rather than just a quick stop between plans.
The menu is centred on Argentinian flavours, especially grilled meats. Steak is the obvious reason to visit, but the experience is broader than ordering one cut of beef. A good meal here can include empanadas, grilled dishes, sides, sauces, wine and shared plates that make the table feel full and social.
San Telmo works especially well for date nights, business dinners, birthdays, group meals and visitors who want a Melbourne CBD restaurant with atmosphere. Meyers Place also gives it a strong city feel: tucked away enough to feel like a destination, but central enough to be easy before or after drinks.
If you are choosing San Telmo, choose it for the whole experience: steak, wine, service, low lighting and a dining room that feels made for a proper night out.
Address: 14 Meyers Place, Melbourne
San Telmo Menu
MÁS PEQUEÑO ~ SMALLER
Chapa
House made flatbread, charcoal roasted pickled eggplant
Empanada: Traditional Argentine fried pastry
Beef, olive and egg
Empanada: Traditional Argentine fried pastry
Corn, onion and mozzarella
Brócoli
Fried broccoli with shaved pecorino
Provoleta
Fried provolone cheese, red chimichurri
Plato de picada
Cured meat plate with chapa and house made pickles
Tartar
O'Connor's beef tartare, capers, pickled chilli, shallot, parsley, housemade potato crisps
Langostino
Parrilla grilled king prawn, adobo spice, lemon
Ceviche
Market fish ceviche, avocado, capsicum tiger’s milk, chili and white onion
ACOMPAÑAMIENTOS ~ SIDES
Lechuga
Seasonal leaves, herbs, shallot, merlot vinaigrette
Papas
Fried chat potatoes, provenzal herbs, lemon aioli
Zanahorias
Chargrilled carrots, goats curd, hazelnut picada
Vegetales de Temporada
Grilled broccolini and fioretti, ajo blanco, fresh herb vinaigrette, pepitas
CARNES PEQUEÑAS ~ small meats
Chorizo
Spiced pork and paprika sausage
Morcilla
Spiced black sausage
Mejilla de cerdo
2-hour braised pork jowl, topped with crackling and chives
Tira de asado
O'Connor's parrilla grilled beef short ribs 350g
MÁS GRANDE ~ LARGER
Pescado
Grilled rock flathead fillet, capsicum escabeche, fried capers
Pollo
Free range chicken marinated in chipotle, coriander and garlic 650g
Cordero
Pasture fed lamb rump marinated in garlic, thyme and rosemary 300g
Vacio
O'Connor's grain fed flank steak 250g
Entraña
O'Connor's Premium pasture fed hanger steak 250g
Bife de lomo
O’Connor's Premium pasture fed eye fillet 250g
Solomillo
O’Connor's Premium pasture fed, dry aged, bone in striploin 500g
Ojo de bife
O’Connor's Premium pasture fed rib eye 500g
Asado especial del día
Special of the day
Calabaza
Grilled pumpkin, eggplant caponata, crème fraîche
POSTRES ~ DESSERTS
Alfajor
Argentine shortbread cookie filled with dulce de leche
Affogato
Espresso, dulce de leche ice cream
Flan
Dulce de leche crème caramel with salted peanut praline
Chocotorta
Chocolate cake, dulce de leche mascarpone filling, pistachio and fresh berries
Vigilante
Cheese served with quince paste and lavosh
Panqueques
Ginger spiced dulce de leche crepes, DDL ice cream

3. Happy Lamb Hotpot
Happy Lamb Hotpot is a strong Melbourne CBD option for group dining, especially when the weather is cool or the table wants something interactive. Located on Exhibition Street, it gives the city a hotpot restaurant that works for friends, families, late dinners and anyone who likes building a meal around broth, sliced meats, vegetables, noodles and dipping sauces.
The appeal of hotpot is that it turns dinner into an experience. Instead of ordering one plate each, the table shares the cooking process. You choose broths, add ingredients gradually, cook meats and vegetables at the table, and build the meal at your own pace. That makes Happy Lamb especially useful for groups because everyone can choose different ingredients while still eating together.
It is also a good CBD choice for diners who want something generous and filling. Hotpot can be as light or as heavy as you make it, depending on the broth, meat, seafood, vegetables and noodles you order. That flexibility makes it useful for mixed groups with different appetites.
Happy Lamb Hotpot is best for group dinners, cold nights, halal-friendly hotpot seekers, casual celebrations and anyone who wants a meal that feels social rather than rushed.
Address: 173 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Happy Lamb Hotpot Menu
Recommended
Traditional Bone Broth
Beef bone and chicken cooked 6 hours with Chinese herbs.
Spicy Soup Base
Beef bone and chicken cooked 6 hours with Chinese herbs and hot chili.
Tomato Flavor Broth
Sour Spicy Broth
Soup Base
Double Flavor Soup Base
Triple Flavor Soup Base
Traditional Bone Broth (Single Small)
Small Spicy Soup Base
Tomato Flavor Broth (Single Small)
Sour Spicy Broth (Single Small)
Cold Dish
Cucumber Salad
Vinger Peanut
Spicy Beef Tendon Slices
Lamb Trips with Homemade Chili Sauce
Happy Lamb Special Beef Slice
Happy Lamb
Beef & Lamb Party Tray
100% Positive
Lamb Filet Slices
100% Positive
Supreme Lamb Shoulder Slices
Fresh Sliced Lamb
Premium Fresh Shreded Lamb Shanks
Garlic Chicken
Beef
Premium Wagyu Beef
No.1 Beef Slices
Angus Beef Slices
Homemade Garlic Beef
Seafood
Seafood Party Tray
Basa Fish
Scallops
Banana Prawn
Mussels
Handmade Seafood Paste
Golden Fish Cheese Roll
Fresh Handmade Lamb Meatballs
Fresh Handmade Prawn Balls
Fish Ball with Crab Roe Eggs
Fresh Vegetable
Crown Daisy
Sweet Potato
Chinese Cabbage
Potato Slices
Seaweed
Sweet Corn
Spanish
Konjac Noodles
White Radish
Fresh Tofu
Bean Curd Sticks
Fresh Tofu
Fried Tofu Skin Rolls
Iced Tofu
Chiba Tofu
Mushroom
Black Fungus
Enoki Mushroom
Oyster Mushroom
King Oyster Mushroom
Fans Spaicy Besties
Fish Tofu
Fresh Beef Tripes
Quail Eggs
Duck Blood Jelly
Crab Meat Rolls
Lamb Trips
Grilled Lamb
Grilled Lamb Ribs
Grilled Lamb Skewer
Min. order of 4 | 100% Positive
Cripy Grilled Lamb Shank
Staple Food
Fresh Noodles
Handmade Brown Sugar Rice Cake
Rice
Instant Noodles
Vegetable Dumplings
Sliced Noodles
Pumpkin Cake
Vegetable Spring Roll
Golden Bun
Soft Drinks
Rock Sugar Pear Tea
Sparkling Water
Sweet Herbal Tea
Coke Cola
Contains Alcohol.
Brown Sugar Jelly
Ice Green Tea
Soya Milk
Sprite
Coke Zero
Coconut Milk
Orange Soda
0 Sugar Sparkling Water Peach
Sauce
Dip Sauce

4. Pastuso
Pastuso is one of Melbourne CBD’s most distinctive laneway restaurants. Set on AC/DC Lane, it brings modern Peruvian food to one of the city’s most recognisable dining streets. The setting matters: Pastuso feels connected to Melbourne’s laneway culture, but the food gives it a clear identity beyond just being in a good location.
The menu is built around Peruvian flavours, with ceviche, grilled meats, seafood, pisco, bold sauces and dishes that move between the coast, the Andes and the grill. It is a good restaurant for diners who want something more unusual than Italian, steak or standard Asian fusion, while still staying in the heart of the CBD.
Pastuso works best when the table shares. Start with smaller dishes or ceviche, then move into grilled mains, sides and drinks. The pisco bar also makes it a strong choice for people who want cocktails with dinner or a restaurant that can feel celebratory without becoming too formal.
Pastuso is best for date nights, group dinners, special occasions, laneway dining, seafood lovers and anyone who wants a Melbourne CBD restaurant with a strong point of difference.
Address: 19 AC/DC Lane, Melbourne
pastuso Menu
ENTRADAS - SMALL BITES
OSTRAS: PACIFIC OYSTERS
NATURAL
OSTRAS: PACIFIC OYSTERS
CREAMY LECHE DE TIGRE, TOSAKA SEAWEED, TOBIKO, CORIANDER OIL
PAN DE QUINOA
FERMENTED CASSAVA BREAD, QUINOA, CULTURED MACA BUTTER
EMPANADA DEL DÍA
HOUSE MADE FRIED PASTRY WITH THE FILLING OF THE DAY
TOSTADA DE CANGREJO
SPANNER CRAB, BRIOCHE TOSTADA, ACEVICHADA, CARROT JAM, AJÍ LIMO
TARTAR DE WAGYU
SHER WAGYU BEEF TARTARE, MACA ROOT EMULSION, GREEN PLANTAIN, AJÍ AMARILLO CREAM
VIEIRA
CURED HOKKAIDO SCALLOP, ROCOTO LECHE DE TIGRE, CHARRED CORN, PALM HEART, TOBIKO
CEVICHE BAR
CEVICHE PERUANO
RUBY RED SNAPPER, AJÍ AMARILLO LECHE DE TIGRE, CARAMELISED SWEET POTATO, CHOCLO, CANCHA
TIRADITO DE MARLIN
CURED MOOLOOLABA MARLIN, LIME AND GINGER LECHE DE TIGRE, SMOKY JALAPEÑO EMULSION, BEETROOT
CAMARON ACEVICHADO
MARINATED AUSTRALIAN KING PRAWNS, ROCOTO ACEVICHADA, CHARRED AVOCADO, PURPLE POTATO CRISP
TIRADITO DE CORVINA
CURED SPENCER GULF KINGFISH, ROCOTO JAM, SMOKY ROCOTO DRESSING, PLANTAIN CHIPS, CORIANDER AND PANCA OIL
TIRADITO DE TOFU
DEEP FRIED SILKEN TOFU, LEMON DRESSING, SEAWEED, JALAPEÑO
COMIDA CALLEJERA - STREET FOOD
MOOLOOLABA ALBACORE TUNA
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
BANNOCKBURN CHICKEN THIGH
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
SHER WAGYU RUMP MB7
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
BEEF HEART
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
PASTEL DE CHOCLO
SWEET CORN CAKE, BLACK GARLIC WHIPPED FETA, PICKLED PUMPKIN, BABY CORN AND GARLIC STEMS, SMOKED ROCOTO AND SHALLOTS VINAIGRETTE
CHICHARRÓN DE CHANCHO
TWICE-COOKED PORK BELLY, PLANTAIN, PICKLED RED ONION, CUCUMBER
PULPO AL OLIVO
CHAR-GRILLED ABROLHOS ISLAND OCTOPUS, BOTIJA OLIVE MAYONNAISE, HUACATAY SALSA, CORN TOSTADAS
PLATOS PRINCIPALES - MAIN DISHES
EL POLLO
SMOKED AND ROASTED HALF BANNOCKBURN FREE-RANGE CHICKEN, CARRETILLERA SAUCE
CORDERO
CHAR-GRILLED PASTURE FED LAMB RUMP, AJÍ PANCA, ROASTED CAPSICUM, SMOKED ALMOND SAUCE, HUACATAY
SALMÓN A LO NIKKEI
ORA KING SALMON, DARK MISO BUTTER SAUCE, FERMENTED YUZU AND GREEN CHILLI, AJÍ AMARILLO, DAIKON, ENOKI MUSHROOMS
COLIFLOR
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, LIMA BEAN AND AJÍ MIRASOL PURÉE, ALMONDS, JALAPEÑO CHIMICHURRI, SMOKED PAPRIKA OIL
FUEGOS DEL PERU - FIRE
PESCADO
IN HOUSE DRY AGED MARKET FISH, JALAPEÑO CHIMICHURRI
LOMO 250G
O’CONNOR’S GRASS-FED EYE FILLET, SMOKED CHILLI SALSA
OJO DE BIFE 350G
O’CONNOR’S PREMIUM SCOTCH FILLET, SMOKED CHILLI SALSA
PARA ACOMPAÑAR- SIDES
PAPAS CON HUANCAÍNA
TWICE-COOKED POTATOES, HUANCAÍNA SAUCE, BOTIJA OLIVE
YUCAS
CASSAVA CHIPS, AJÍ ROCOTO MAYONNAISE
ENSALADA VERDE
RAMARRO FARM GREEN LEAVES, AJÍ VERDE, PEPITAS, RADISH
VEGETALES
CHAR-GRILLED BROCCOLI, GREEN BEANS, SMOKED CULTURED BUTTER, AJÍ MIRASOL, YOGHURT, ROASTED ALMONDS
POSTRE PARA TODOS - DESSERTS
TRES LECHES
TRADITIONAL LATIN AMERICAN SPONGE CAKE SOAKED IN THREE KINDS OF MILK, TORCHED MERINGUE, MACERATED BERRIES
CHOCO TEJAS
DARK CHOCOLATE BONBON, DULCE DE LECHE, PISCO INFUSED RAISIN, PECANS
PICARONES
SWEET POTATO AND PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS, FRUIT INFUSED SUGAR SYRUP, MASCARPONE CREAM
NIDO DE MATCHA
COCONUT & MATCHA SORBET, PISTACHIO, DATES
SORBETES Y HELADOS
DAILY HOUSE MADE SORBET & ICE CREAM

5. Hochi Mama
Hochi Mama is one of the CBD’s most popular choices for bold Vietnamese fusion. Located on Little Bourke Street, it has the right combination for central Melbourne: strong flavours, a lively room, set menus, cocktails and food designed for sharing. It is especially useful for groups who want dinner to feel fun without becoming too formal.
The food leans into modern Vietnamese and Southeast Asian flavours rather than strict tradition. Expect dishes built around herbs, chilli, citrus, sauces, noodles, rice, curries, grilled items and share plates. The menu format suits groups because you can build a meal across several dishes rather than everyone ordering separately.
Hochi Mama is a strong choice for birthdays, date nights, pre-theatre meals, after-work dinners and visitors looking for a lively CBD restaurant. It is also useful when the group wants cocktails with dinner because the drinks and food feel like part of the same night-out experience.
If you want quiet, subtle dining, this may not be the first choice. If you want colour, energy, bold flavour and a restaurant that suits a social night in the city, Hochi Mama fits Melbourne CBD very well.
Address: 35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Hochi Mama Menu
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KINGFISH SASHIMI (GF)
LIME, CHILLI, GARLIC, BASIL, CORIANDER, COCONUT CREAM, FRIED SHALLOT
BETEL LEAF BITES (3PC)(N/GF)
PRAWN OR TOFU (VG), NAM PRIK PLA, COCONUT, SHALLOT, PEANUTS
HOCHI CHICKEN BAO (2PC)
FRIED CHICKEN, KIMCHI, SPICY MAYO
GREEN TEA TOFU BAO (2PC)(VG)
FRIED TOFU, CUCUMBER, SRIRACHA, VEGAN MAYO
PRAWN BITES (3PC)(N/GF)
SLICED LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, SHALLOT, PEANUT SAUCE, TOGARASHI
TUNA TATAKI (GF)
SPICY YUZU PONZU, SESAME, PICKLED DAIKON
LOBSTER TACOS (3PC)
CRISPY SAGO, SPICY LOBSTER, CHIVES, CHILLI OIL
SATAY CHICKEN (2PC)(N/GF)
CHICKEN THIGH, SATAY SAUCE, NUOC CHAM DRESSING
BANH MI SLIDERS (2PC)
PRAWN PATTY, SRIRACHA MAYO, MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PATE, BRIOCHE BUN
SPICY TEMPURA PRAWNS (GF)
CRISPY PRAWNS, CHILLI MAYO, CHIVES
CRISPY FRIED DUMPLINGS (4PC)
PRAWN,TOM YUM SAUCE (CGF) OR VEGETARIAN, SPICY SOY SAUCE (VG)
ROAST DUCK WONTON CRISPS (4PC)
ROAST DUCK OR VEGAN DUCK (VG), MIXED HERB, FRIED SHALLOT, MAMA’S SECRET SAUCE
CHICKEN SIUMAI (3PC)
STEAMED DUMPLINGS, SPICY SOY SAUCE
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MAMA’S PAD THAI
CHICKEN OR PRAWN OR TOFU (V), RICE NOODLES, BEANSPROUTS, EGG, GARLIC CHIVES
CRISPY BARRAMUNDI SALAD (GF)
BARRAMUNDI FILLET, FRESH HERBS, SPICY THAI SLAW, CITRUS DRESSING
HANOI STYLE CURRY (CGF)
PORK HOK, BETEL LEAF, LIME LEAF, YOUNG PEPPERCORN
LAMB MASSAMAN CURRY (N/GF)
LAMB SHANK, PINEAPPLE, PUMPKIN, ROASTED CASHEWS, COCONUT
CHINESE BROCCOLI (CGF)
PORK BELLY OR TOFU (VG), MAMA’S HOUSEMADE SAUCE
SWEET & SOUR VEGAN DUCK (VG)
PINEAPPLE, ONION, CAPSICUM, CHERRY TOMATOES
MAMA’S BEEF RIB
TWICE COOKED BEEF RIBS, GREEN APPLE SALAD, FRESH HERBS, SPICY HOUSEMADE SAUCE, BANANA BLOSSOMS
RED DUCK CURRY (N/GF)
LYCHEE, PINEAPPLE, CHERRY TOMATO, CHINESE BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, PEANUTS
CASHEW STIR-FRY (N/CGF)
CRISPY CHICKEN OR TOFU (VG), CAPSICUM, CHINESE CELERY, CASHEWS, SPRING ONION, CHILLI
SOUTHSIDE CURRY (CGF)
CHICKEN OR TOFU (VG), PENANG-STYLE COCONUT CURRY
MEKONG CHICKEN
FRIED MARYLAND CHICKEN, SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
MAMA’S FRIED RICE (CGF)
SOFT SHELL CRAB OR TOFU (V), BASIL, CHILLI, EGG, SNAKE BEANS
STIR-FRY EGGPLANT (V/CGF)
EGGPLANT, THAI BASIL, YOUNG PEPPERCORN, CHILLI, WILD GINGER
PAD SEE EW
BEEF OR VEGETABLES (V), FLAT NOODLES, EGG, CHINESE BROCCOLI
sides
FRAGRANT JASMINE RICE (VG/GF)
COCONUT JASMINE RICE (VG/GF)
HANOI STYLE GREENS (VG/GF)
ROTI W SATAY SAUCE (VG/N)
VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS (4PC)(VG)
SEAFOOD SPRING ROLLS (4PC)
Cocktails
HOOCHI MAMA (VG)
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN, ST GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER, CUCUMBER, GINGER BEER, FRESH MINT
MANDARIN QUEEN (VG)
APEROL, MANDARIN LIQUEUR, YUZU, LEMON, AQUAFABA
LYCHEEZY (VG)
BACARDI BLANCA, LYCHEE LIQUEUR, PINK GRAPEFRUIT
TOKYO DRIFT (VG)
ST GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER, MIDORI, SAKE, RHUBARB BITTERS, CUCUMBER, LEMON
MAMA’S MARGARITA (VG)
PATRON REPOSADO, LIME, AGAVE
LESLIE CHOW (VG)
HAKUSHIKA SAKE, YUZU, LYCHEE LIQUEUR, LEMON, AQUAFABA
UP IN SMOKE (VG)
BACARDI COCONUT RUM, COCONUT CREAM, LIME, WHITE CHOCOLATE, PINEAPPLE
PEACH PRINCESS (VG)
GREY GOOSE PEACH & ROSEMARY, SCHNAPPS, PEACH, LEMON
VIETNAMESE ESPRESSO MARTINI
GREY GOOSE VODKA, TIA MARIA, CONDENSED MILK, VIETNAMESE COFFEE
PASH & DASH (VG)
ABSOLUT VANILLA VODKA, PASSOA, LICOR 43, PASSIONFRUIT, WHITE CHOCOLATE, AQUAFABA
GOLDEN CHILD (VG)
PATRON REPOSADO, MANDARIN, MONTENEGRO, LIME

6. Trattoria Emilia
Trattoria Emilia is one of the CBD’s best choices for a more refined Italian meal. Hidden at the rear of 360 Little Collins Street, it has the feel of a proper trattoria rather than a generic city pasta stop. It is warm, understated and well suited to people who want Italian food with depth, tradition and a quieter sense of occasion.
The food is inspired by the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, which means pasta, slow cooking, rich sauces, handmade techniques and classic Italian hospitality are central to the experience. This is the place to think about when you want tortellini, tagliatelle, ragu, balsamic, parmesan, regional wines and a meal that feels carefully put together.
Trattoria Emilia is especially good for business lunches, date nights, long dinners, intimate celebrations and anyone who wants Italian food that feels more personal than a large, high-volume city restaurant. The laneway-style entrance adds to the appeal because it feels tucked away even though it is right in the CBD.
For diners comparing Italian restaurants in Melbourne CBD, Trattoria Emilia is the one to choose when you want rustic food with polish, good wine and a calmer dining room.
Address: Rear of 360 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Trattoria Emilia Menu
TASTING MENU
If you would like to leave your dining experience up to our chefs, we offer a five-course tasting menu, starting off with a selection of entrees and salumi, a fresh pasta of the day, a main course & dessert.
TASTING MENU
If you would like to leave your dining experience up to our chefs, we offer a five-course tasting menu, starting off with a selection of entrees and salumi, a fresh pasta of the day, a main course & dessert.
Bites
Olive
marinated mix olives
Gnocco fritto
Prosciutto di Parma & stracciatella
Gnocco fritto
Mortadella & stracciatella
Gnocco fritto
Wagyu bresaola, stracciatella, Parmigiano & aged Balsamic Vinegar
Tigelle
Mortadella mousse, pesto Modenese (lard & Parmigiano), salame felino, baby balsamic onion
Acciughe
Cantabrian anchovies, whipped butter & lemon zest, crostini
Entrée
Cipolla
roasted onion, goat’s cheese, Cantabrian anchovies, yeast & sesame dressing, ‘pane carasau’
Vellutata di mais
corn velouté, baby corn, popped corn, polenta, macadamia feta, smoked paprika
Cozze e capasante
mussels, scallops, garlic, almond & bread sauce, aromatic broth, paprika croutons
Vitello tonnato
poached veal & tuna mayo, veal jus, fried capers & sage
Midollo
roasted bone marrow, fermented porcini, friarielli, served with crostini
Carpaccio di manzo
eye fillet carpaccio, shaved mushrooms, porcini purée, parmesan crisp, lemon
Pasta
Orecchiette
chickpeas, bisque, spanner crab, tiger prawns, potatoes, smoked chilli, basil & lemon oil
Gramigna
pork sausage ragù, mixed mushrooms, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano & Pepper
Risotto
carnaroli ‘gemma’ risotto, pumpkin, parmesan, crispy pancetta, capers, sage, 15yr balsamic
Plin ‘Pizzoccheri’
buckwheat pasta filled with potato, cabbage, ricotta & fontina, parmesan, burnt butter
Tagliatelle
pork & beef ragù ‘alla Bolognese’, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tortelloni
prosciutto & mortadella filled pasta, parmesan sauce, 15yr balsamic
Main
Zucca
roasted pumpkin, pumpkin escabeche purée, hazelnut cream, parsley salad, 15yr balsamic
Pesce
baked fish of the day, tomato & paprika crumb, confit cherry tomatoes, green beans
Agnello
lamb shank braised in red wine, creamy mash, heirloom baby carrots, pomegranate
Side
Patate
hand-cut ‘Dobson farm’ fries
Insalata
mixed leaves, citrus dressing
Verdure
sauteed seasonal ‘Ramarro farm’ greens
Dessert
Tiramisù
‘our way’, caramelised savoiardi, hazelnut rocher, mascarpone, coffee & Frangelico sauce
Sorbetto
sour cherry sorbet, poached plums, dried cherries, 15yr balsamic
Torta limone
flourless lemon & almond cake, white chocolate cremoso, lemon, honey & ginger gel
Semifreddo
strawberry semifreddo, raspberry shrub coulis, Alpine strawberries, dried raspberries
Cheese
Choice of one or three cheeses served with crostini 18/45
Parmigiano Reggiano
Caseificio Gennari 36 months red cows, 15yr balsamic (Emilia Romagna)
Pinna Sarda
semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese, pickled figs (Sardegna)
Mokoan Eclipse
soft white moulded goat’s cheese, pumpkin mustard (Winton, Victoria)
Entrée
‘Panzanella’
chilled tomato soup, heirloom tomatoes & cucumbers, paprika croutons
Pasta & Main
Risotto
smoked risotto, vegan butter, yellow tomato, dried olives, basil oil
Ravioli
filled with potato & zucchini, secret heirloom tomato ragù, fresh basil
Melanzane
roasted eggplant, roasted capsicum puree & caramel, basil & pinenut pesto, puffed wild rice
Dessert
Sorbetto
sour cherry sorbet, poached, fresh & dried cherries, 15yr Aceto Balsamico

7. 11 Inch Pizza
11 Inch Pizza is one of the CBD’s most practical pizza options. Located on Little Collins Street, it works for quick lunches, casual dinners, takeaway, delivery and easy meals when you want something reliable without turning the night into a big booking.
The name points to the restaurant’s simple appeal: hand-crafted 11-inch pizzas that are easy to order and easy to share. The menu is especially useful because it covers a range of dietary preferences, with vegan and gluten-free options available, making it a good choice for mixed groups or office orders.
This is not trying to be a high-end Italian restaurant. It is a city pizza spot with a clear purpose: good pizza, quick service, flexible ordering and enough variety to keep different diners happy. That makes it useful in a CBD context where people often need food that is fast but still satisfying.
11 Inch Pizza is best for work lunches, casual dinners, takeaway, simple date nights, pre-event food and anyone looking for an easy pizza option in the middle of Melbourne.
Address: Shop 7A, 353 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
11 Inch Pizza Menu
Hand Crafted Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, provolone, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Salami
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot salami, black olives, goat’s cheese, red capsicum.
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, mushrooms, black olives, fior di latte; anchovies extra.
Pollo
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken breast, provolone, artichokes, red capsicum, pesto.
Salsiccia
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, balsamic shallots, pork sausage.
Gambero
Garlic and lemon marinated tiger prawns, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, chilli flakes.
Melanzane
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, basil, grilled eggplant, red capsicum, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Patata
Mozzarella, provolone, potato slices, gorgonzola, balsamic shallots, rosemary; chicken breast extra.
Alle
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, fior di latte, anchovies, capers, black olives.
Ricotta
Mozzarella, provolone, zucchini, fresh ricotta, caramelised onions, mint, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Zucca
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, roasted pumpkin, goat’s cheese, pine-nuts; smoked ham extra.
BBQ Chook
Home-made BBQ sauce, mozzarella, provolone, chicken breast, mushrooms, red onions, aioli, parsley.
Super 11”
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot salami, provolone, smoked ham, mushrooms, black olives, red onions, pineapple, red capsicum, pork sausage; bacon extra.
Hawaiian
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, smoked ham, pineapple.
Meat Fest
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, bacon, hot salami, provolone, chorizo, Italian sausage; home-made BBQ sauce extra.
Get Veg’d
Tomato sauce, semi-dried tomato paste, mozzarella, mushrooms, red capsicum, artichokes, black olives, goat’s cheese.
Oi Oi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, pancetta, provolone, egg; bacon extra.
Vegetarian Pizzas
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, provolone, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Melanzane
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, basil, grilled eggplant, red capsicum, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Patata
Mozzarella, provolone, potato slices, gorgonzola, balsamic shallots, rosemary; chicken breast extra.
Ricotta
Mozzarella, provolone, zucchini, caramelised onions, fresh ricotta, mint, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Zucca
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, semi-dried tomato paste, spinach, roasted pumpkin, goats’ cheese, pine-nuts; smoked ham extra.
Get Veg’d
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, semi-dried tomato paste, mushrooms, red capsicum, artichokes, black olives, goats’ cheese.
Focaccia
Cheesy Garlic
Garlic oil, mozzarella, provolone, oregano.
Herb
E.V olive oil, oregano, rosemary, sea salt.
4 CheeseS
Mozzarella, provolone, goats’ cheese, fior di latte, rosemary.
Calzones
Calzone One - The Classic Ham & Cheese Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, smoked ham, fior di latte, basil; served with roquette salad.
Calzone Two - Spinach and Ricotta Calzone
Mozzarella, fresh ricotta, spinach, pesto, roasted pumpkin; served with roquette salad.
Calzone Three - The Cheesy Calzone
Mozzarella, provolone, goat’s cheese, fior di latte, gorgonzola; served with roquette salad.
Pasta
Bolognese
Beef and pork mince cooked in tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan.
Beef Ragu
Slow-cooked shredded beef ragu, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, tomato sauce, basil.
GNOCCHI ALLA CREMA
Rich creamy sauce, spinach, garlic, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, Italian chilli oil; burrata and prosciutto extra.
PORCHETTA
Tomato sauce, pancetta, potato slices, balsamic shallots, black truffle paste, garlic, fresh ricotta, Italian chilli oil.
VERDURE
Tomato sauce, mushrooms, capers, garlic, broccoli rabe, red capsicum, artichokes; prawns or cream sauce extra.
POLLO PESTO
Tomato sauce, chicken breast, pesto, capsicum, mushrooms, garlic, parmesan; cream sauce extra.
Salads
Rocket
Rocket (rucola), parmesan, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil dressing.
Cabbage
Cabbage, radish, chicken breast, mint, crispy pancetta, black currants, mild spicy aioli.
BURRATA
Fresh burrata, rocket, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, black currants, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, sea salt, pistachios.
Tuna
Tuna, capers, red onions, potato slices, mild spicy aioli, rocket (rucola).
Tiger Prawn
Garlic and lemon marinated tiger prawns, cherry tomatoes, baby cos lettuce, artichokes, pesto, mild spicy aioli.
GREEN SALAD
Baby cos lettuce, roasted capsicum, olives, cherry tomatoes, mild spicy aioli, red onions.
Sweet Pizzas
CHEESE MOUSSE and RASPBERRY PIZZA
Cream cheese mousse, white chocolate, raspberries, Nutella sauce, vanilla ice cream.
DECONSTRUCTED CHEESECAKE
Creamy Philly cheesecake mousse, Biscoff crumbs, Biscoff spread, fresh raspberries.
PISTACHIO CANNOLI
Crispy cannoli shell, pistachio crumbs, ricotta and pistachio filling, Nutella.
CHOCOLATE PIZZA
Pistachio cream, white chocolate, dark chocolate, pistachio crumbs, vanilla ice cream.
Drinks
Chinotto
Bittersweet cola (bottle).
Aranciatta Rossa
Blood orange (bottle).
Limonatta
Italian lemonade (bottle).
The Pesca
Peach iced tea (bottle).
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Premix bottle.
Coke
375ml can.
Coke No Sugar
375ml can.
Fanta
375ml can.
Sprite
375ml can.
Mount Franklin Water
Bottle.
Sparkling Mineral Water
Bottle.
Orange Juice
Bottle.
Beer & Wine
Sticks Sparkling De Blancs
Yarra Valley 2021, bottle.
Reverie Chardonnay
France 2022, glass or bottle.
Monte Tondo Mito Soave
Italy 2022, glass or bottle.
Tai Tira Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand 2023, glass or bottle.
Aquilani Pinot Grigio
Italy 2022, glass or bottle.
Dal Zotto Rosato
Victoria, glass or bottle.
Hesketh Cab.Sauv
Coonawarra 2021, glass or bottle.
Mojo Shiraz
Barossa 2021, glass or bottle.
Reverie Pinot Noir
France 2022, glass or bottle.
Aquilani Sangiovese
Italy 2022, glass or bottle.
Grant Burge Shiraz
South Australia 2022, glass or bottle.
Asahi
Beer.
Peroni
Beer.
Stella Artois
Beer.
Bulmers Apple Cider
Cider.
Bombay Gin And Tonic
Premix.
Lemon Lime Bitters
Premix.
Value Deals
Value Deal #1
1 Pizza, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
Value Deal #2
2 Pizzas, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
Value Deal #3
3 Pizzas, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
Value Deal #4
4 Pizzas, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).

8. Chiki Chiki
Chiki Chiki is a casual Japanese option on Elizabeth Street, useful for udon, donburi and quick city meals. It is the sort of CBD restaurant that fills an important everyday role: fast enough for lunch, relaxed enough for dinner and central enough to work around shopping, work, transport or late-night plans.
The food style is Japanese comfort dining. Udon and rice bowls are natural choices because they suit quick eating without feeling too light. The format is especially good for solo diners, students, office workers and anyone who wants something warm and filling in the city without committing to a long sit-down restaurant.
Chiki Chiki also works for casual catch-ups. It is not a special-occasion restaurant, but that is not the point. Melbourne CBD needs places where you can eat well without booking weeks ahead, and Chiki Chiki fits that role.
Chiki Chiki is best for quick lunches, casual Japanese food, udon, donburi, simple dinners, solo meals and late city eating.
Address: Shop 2, 187 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Chiki Chiki Menu
Udon Noodle (Hot & Cold) うどん
Beef & Egg Noodle 肉温玉うどん (温)
Signature Sukiyaki Beef, Ontama (63 Degrees Soft Boiled Egg) & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Beef Curry Noodle 肉カレーうどん (温)
Sukiyaki Beef, Japanese Curry And Udon Noodle. Noodle, Soup, Curry Are Served Separately. Try Noodle With Curry Sauce And Then Add Soup To Enjoy The Difference. Alternatively Try Noodle With Soup First And Add Curry Sauce. Ser
Beef Noodle 肉うどん (温)
Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Fried Tofu Noodle きつねうどん (温)
Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd, Udon Noodle & Dashi Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Add Sukiyaki Beef And Ontama Egg (Soft Boiled Egg) Are Recommended. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Beef & Prawn Noodle 肉えび天うどん (温)
Prawn Tempura, Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Beef & Fried Tofu Noodle 肉きつねうどん(温)
Signature Sukiyaki Beef, Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd, Udon Noodle & Dashi Soup Noodle And Soup Is Servsukiyaki Beef,
Cold Beef & Egg Noodle 肉温玉ぶっかけ(冷)
Soft Boiled Egg (Or We Call It Onsen Tamago/ Ontama In Japan) Is Cooked In 63 Degrees Water. Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Also Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.
Cold Beef & Prawn Noodle 肉えび天ぶっかけ(冷)
Cold Udon Noodle & Cold Dashi Soy Sacue, Served With Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Prawn Tempura. Try Without Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Squeezing Lemon. Add Ontama Egg As Extra Option Is Recommedned. Served With Spring Onion, Tenkasu (Crispy Tempura Bits) And Wakame Seaweed.
Cold Beef & Fried Tofu Noodle 肉きつねぶっかけ(冷)
Kitsune(Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd) Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Also Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.
Cold Beef & Kimchi Noodle 肉キムチぶっかけ(冷)
Korean Kimchi Is Best Combination With Cold Udon Noodle & Cold Dashi Soy Sacue, Served With Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef. Try Without Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Squeezing Lemon. Add Ontama Egg As Extra Option Is Recommedned. Served With Spring Onion, Tenkasu (Crispy Tempura Bits) And Wakame Seaweed.
Cold Beef Noddle 肉ぶっかけ(冷)
Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.
Karaage Curry Noodle 唐揚げカレーうどん (温)
Fresh Chicken Marinated With Soy, Ginger, Garlic, Honey Etc.Karaage Chicken Is Japanese Style Crispy Deep Fried Chicken. Enjoy It With Japanese Curry Sauce And Udon Noodle. Served With Udon Noodle Soup Too. Noodle, Soup, Curry Are Served Separately. Try Noodle With Curry Sauce And Then Add Soup To Enjoy The Difference. Or You Can Try Noodle With Soup First And Add Curry Sauce. Served With Spring
Donburi Rice Bowl 丼もの
Karaage Chicken Curry Rice からあげカレーライス
Curry Sauce Is Served Separately
Ontama Gyu (Beef) Don Rice Bowl 温玉牛丼
Sukiyaki Beef And Soft Boiled Egg On Rice
Karaage Chicken Don からあげ丼
Crispy Karaage Chicken, On Rice With Homemade Wafu Sauce & Kewpie Mayo Swirl.
Beef Curry Rice ビーフカレーライス
Curry Sauce Is Served Separately
Gyu (Beef) Don 牛丼
Signature Sukiyaki Beef On Rice
Kimchi Gyu Don キムチ牛丼
Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef And Korean Kimchi Is The Best Combination, As Extra Topping , We Recommend Ontama Egg (Soft Boiled Egg)
Katsu Chikcken Curry Rice
Teriyaki Chicken Don チキン丼
Beef Curry Rice Ontama 温玉ビーフカレーライス
Teriyaki Chicken Don Ontama 温玉チキン丼
Sides 天ぷら・揚げ物・その他
Crab Cream Croquettes (3 Cs) カニクリームコロッケ
Potato Croquettes (3Pcs) ポテトコロッケ
Vegetarian Potato Croquette 3 Pieces
Kimchi 韓国キムチ
Ontama Egg 温泉卵
Soft Boiled Egg , Onsene Tamago, Is Egg Cooked In 63 Degrees Water . Recommend As Extra Topping For Udon Noodle Or Rice Bowl Dishes.
Seaweed Salad 中華ワカメサラダ
Sukiyaki Beef (Single Serve) ビーフ単品
Signature Sukiyaki Beef
Takoyaki 8Pcs たこ焼き
Octopus Balls 8Pcs
Karaage Chicken (6 Pcs) からあげ
Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken , 6 Pieces
Prawn Tempura (3 Pcs) 海老の天ぷら
Sweet Potato Tempura 3P サツマイモの天ぷら
Steamed Rice ライス
Steamed Rice
Pumpkin Tempura 3P かぼちゃの天ぷら
Clear Dashi Soup 自家製うどん出汁
Our Signature Clear Dashi Soup Is Cooked Daily From Dried Aged Fish Katsuo Bonito ,Niboshi Iriko Young Sardine, Konbu Kelp, And Shiitake Mushroom. It Is Good To Have With Rice Too.
Dipping Sauce & Spicy Chilli ソース・チリ
Sichimi Chilli 七味唐辛子
Japanese Spice Mixture Containing Seven Ingredients
Homemade Garlic Chilli Oil 自家製ガーリックチリオイル
Kewpie Mayo マヨネーズ
Katsu Sauce カツソース
Ten Don Sauce 天丼ソース
Homemade Dashi Sweet Soy Tempura Sauce
Sriracha Sauce スリラチャソース
Sweet Chilli Sauce スイートチリソース
Drink ドリンク
Water ミネラルウォーター
Bottled Water 500Ml
Green Tea O-I Ocha Koi おーいお茶(濃い茶)
Oi Ocha Unsweetened Bold Green Tea (Koicha) 500Ml
Lemonade レモネード
Calpico Water カルピスウォーター
Coca-Cola Zero コカコーラ・ゼロ
Coca-Cola Classic コカコーラ
Coca-Cola Classic 375Ml
Soda Drink Original Flavor はじけてソーダ
Green Tea O-I Ocha おーいお茶
Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea (Made With Australian Green Tea) 500Ml
Roasted Green Tea O-I Ocha おーいお茶(ほうじ茶)
Oi Ocha Unsweetened Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha) 500Ml

9. Chocolate Buddha
Chocolate Buddha is one of the most convenient Japanese dining options in Melbourne CBD because of its Federation Square location. Sitting at the corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Street, it is ideal for visitors, theatre-goers, city workers, families and anyone meeting near Flinders Street Station.
The food direction is casual Japanese, with sushi, bento, izakaya-style dishes, drinks and easy meals that suit a wide range of diners. It is especially useful when you want a central meeting point that still offers proper food rather than just a quick snack.
Chocolate Buddha is also strong for mixed groups. Japanese menus often work well when people want different levels of hunger: one person can order sushi, another can have a bento, someone else can share smaller dishes, and the table can keep the meal light or make it more substantial.
This is one of the best CBD picks for convenience. It works before or after a show, before a walk along the Yarra, after visiting NGV Australia or ACMI, or as an easy central dinner when nobody wants to travel across town.
Address: Federation Square, corner Swanston Street & Flinders Street, Melbourne
Chocolate Buddha Menu
DONBURI | RAMEN | UDON
VEGETABLE CURRY (V)
Japanese curry with ginger, onions, capsicum, carrot, button mushroom, tomato, pumpkin
SASHIMI DON
fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy w/ sliced cucumber, shiso leaf, sesame, alfalfa & shredded nori, served with a miso soup
TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON
chargrilled marinated chicken thigh w/ our spicy home made teriyaki sauce w/ oyster mushroom, kai lan veg, shredded nori. (Served with miso soup)
SPICY PORK RAMEN
slow cooked rolled & sliced pork belly (3pcs) in a pork broth, marinated egg, bok choy, corn, bean shoots, beni shoga, shichimi, spring onion & nori
RAMEN WAGYU
wagyu, egg, black fungus, corn, edamame, wombok, nori, chilli oil & sesame in a miso broth
SHAKE RAMEN
80g grilled salmon, served medium rare, in a vegetable dashi broth, bok choy, corn, bean shoots & spring onion
MISO UDON (V) *(VE)
udon noodles in a vegetable miso broth w/ deep-fried silken tofu, carrots, shitake mushrooms, bok choy, wakame & spring onions
Menu
COOKED TUNA & MAYO MAKI (8 PCS) (GF)
EDAMAME (VE)
steamed soy beans w/ rock salt
KINGFISH JALAPENO SASHIMI (4 PCS)
freshly sliced kingfish w/ jalapeno, asparagus, garlic, black caviar, wombok, yuzu soy and miso flakes
OCEAN TROUT NIGIRI (4 PCS)
seared ocean trout
WAGYU (INTERCOSTAL) YAKINIKU MAKI (6 PCS)
wagyu on a avocado, asparagus, grilled red capsicum maki roll w/ peri peri mayo & tobiko
BUDDHA’S LOVE (VE) (6 PCS)
avocado, cucumber, Japanese mayo, red capsicum, takuan & glazed, seared & topped with a creamy mushroom,jalapeno & sesame
BUDDHA'S FIRE (6 PCS)
inside out roll w/ kingfish, jalapeno, asparagus & covered in our special prawn & scallop sauce, glazed & seared, topped w/ spring onion
EGGPLANT HAKO MAKI (VE) (6 PCS)
grilled eggplant, sweet soy, mayo, sriracha sauce,nori spring onions & sesame seeds
BEEF TATAKI
grilled scotch fillet steak served rare w/ a jalapeno, garlic, onion yuzu dressing with spring onion & fried shallots
CHICKEN DON
Chargrilled chicken thigh w/ our house made sauce w/ oyster mushroom, Kai lan, mixed salad, shredded nori & Japanese mayo
STEAMED NOODLE DUMPLINGS (6PCS)
sizzling wagyu pieces w/ kai lan, oyster mushrooms & garlic in a yakiniku sauce (contains sesame seeds)
SEARED WAGYU (INTERCOSTAL) YAKINIKU HOTPLATE
sizzling wagyu pieces w/ kai lan, oyster mushrooms & garlic in a yakiniku sauce (contains sesame seeds)
DESSERTS
STICKY DATE PUDDING (VE) (GF)
served w/ a nut mix of pecans, peanuts, walnuts & Ice-cream
CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE & MISO MOUSSE
YUZU CHEESECAKE BOMB (GF) (VE)
made w/ cashews, lemon, lime, yuzu w/ a passionfruit centre served w/ a yuzu jam
BENTO
ALL BENTO SERVED WITH GREEN VEGETABLE, STEAM RICE, YASAI ITAMI (STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES GFF + VE) & MISO SOUP
TERIYAKI CHICKEN (GF ON REQUEST)
chargrilled marinated chicken thigh fillet w/ our house made, spicy teriyaki sauce over mixed greens
VEGETABLE ANKAKE *(VE) (GF ON REQUEST)
deep fried eggplant & zucchini in a shiitake mushroom & ginger ankake sauce
GRILLED SALMON (GF ON REQUEST)
80g of grilled salmon w/ a BBQ miso glaze, served medium-rare
CHICKEN KARAAGE
drizzled with a mustard, honey & Japanese mayo
BOTTLED BEERS
COOPERS LIGHT - REGENCY PARK, SA 330mL
WHITE RABBIT DARK ALE - GEELONG VIC 375mL
TWO BAYS BREWING GLUTEN FREE PACIFIC ALE 12
DROMANA VIC 375ML
HEAPS NORMAL ANOTHER LAGER (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
MERRICKVILLE, NSW 375mL
ASAHI SUPER DRY DRAFT - JAPAN 500mL
KIRIN ICHIBAN SHIBORI - JAPAN 330mL
YEBISU PREMIUM - JAPAN 35OmL
Menu
MIO TAKARA SPARKLING SAKE - HYOGO, JAPAN 5.9%
a subtly sweet sparkling sake with crisp acidity, lively aromas and gentle sweetness. Notes of Fuji apple and Nashi pear
SHICHIKEN YAMA NO KASUMI SPARKLING SAKE
YAMANASHI, JAPAN 11%
SHICHIKEN KINO NO AJI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
YAMANASHI, JAPAN 15%
IMANISHIKI JUNMAI GINJO “MIYAMA’ - NAGANO, JAPAN 17%
‘fresh stone fruit & white flower aromas with a hint of pineapple. Gentle sweetness of stone fruit & lychee, balanced by a hint of savory spice. Rich, vibrant, textured with a long and smooth finish & welcomed zing!
KIKUSUI JUNMAI GINJO - NIIGATA, JAPAN 15%
a great introduction to premium sake. Rich aroma w/ hints of mandarin, medium bodied, this sake is smooth & clean with a slightly dry finish
GAKKI MASAMUNE A CAPPELLA NATURE - FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN 15%
this Sake is brewed with the traditional Kimoto Method. unfiltered, undiluted, fully showcasing the umami of Japanese sake. light & lively, with a dynamic mouthfeel, with bright, elongated acidity.
KATSUYAMA EN TOKUBETSU JUNMAI - SENDAI, JAPAN 15%
a beautifully elegant sake with sweet aromas and a clean and refreshing flavour, this Junmai is brewed by this renowned brewery, who are celebrated for their absolute focus to refinement with each bottle
MANREI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI MUROKA NAMA GENSHU - SAGA JAPAN 14%
this lively, unrestrained, unfiltered, unpasteurised, undiluted Junmai, delivers a bold expression of freshness. It is juicy, full bodied & umami-rich, with layers of stone fruit, subtle spice & finishes crisp and clean.
FUNAGUCHI ICHIBAN SHIBORI HONJOZO NAMA - GENSHU NIIGATA, JAPAN 19%
unpasteurized, undiluted, fresh & lively on the nose & palate w/ a rich full bodied flavour w/ fruity notes & a refreshing finish
HAKUTSURU SAYURI JUNMAI NIGORI - HYOGO 12.5%
this cloudy sake has hints of white grape & cherry blossom, is creamy & has a smooth semi dry finish
GOZENSHU BODAIMOTO NIGORI - OKAYAMA JAPAN 16%
made with omachi rice, slight sweetness of the rice on the palate, complex, rich with a milky mouthfeel. Balanced acidity with a touch of umami & savoury notes,,,delicious!
PUREZZA SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 750mL BOTTLE
CAPI SPARKLING MINERAL WATER
dry ginger ale, tonic water, spicy ginger beer, soda water, grapefruit, yuzu, blood orange
LEMON LIME & BITTERS | OJ | CRANBERRY JUICE
APPLE JUICE | BITTERS LIME & SODA
COKE | COKE NO SUGAR | LEMONADE

10. Chilli India
Chilli India is a practical Melbourne Central option for Indian food in the CBD. Located at 211 La Trobe Street, it is especially handy for shoppers, office workers, students and people moving through the northern end of the city. It is the kind of restaurant that works when you want something quick, spicy and satisfying without leaving the centre of town.
The appeal is classic Indian comfort food in a high-convenience location. Curries, biryani, rice dishes, breads, vegetarian choices and meat dishes all make sense here. It is useful for mixed groups because Indian menus usually give diners plenty of flexibility across spice levels, proteins and vegetarian options.
Chilli India is not about a long, quiet dining room experience. It is about flavour, convenience and dependable Indian food in a busy CBD setting. That makes it especially useful for lunch breaks, pre-movie meals, shopping-day dinners and casual meals around Melbourne Central.
Chilli India is best for Indian food, quick lunches, casual dinners, vegetarian-friendly meals, shopping breaks and anyone who wants a central CBD curry stop.
Address: Shop GD086, 211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Chilli India Menu
Vegetarian Starters
65 Specials (V)
Marinated with chilli, Indian spices and deep fried.
Chole Batura
Veg Manchurian
Samosa Chat
Popular Indian chat where samosa is served with chickpea curry and spices
Papdi Chat
Deep-fried pastry, potato, chickpeas served cold with chef's special spiced yogurt garnished with onion and coriander
Karivepaku Gobi (Cauliflower)/ Paneer
Spicy traditional South Indian dish, where Gobi / Paneer is sauteed with curry leaves
Crispy Corn (V)
Fried corn kernels sauteed with spices.
Onion Pakora (V)(VG)
Bite sized pieces of onions and fried in a lightly spiced batter.
Egg Entrees
Chilli Specials (V)
A spicy, crispy dish that is sauteed with bell peppers, onions and a chilli paste. A Indo Chinese hakka dish.
Dragon Specials (V)
This is Indo Chinese hakka dish is batter fried and sauteed in tomato chilli sauce with grounded spices.
Podi Gobi (V)
Cauliflower. Batter fried cauliflower and sauteed with spices. This dish is a Southern Indo Chinese.
Podi Paneer (V)
Batter fried cottage cheese and sauteed with spices. This dish is a Southern Indo Chinese.
Onion Egg Pakora (V)
Sliced boiled egg, onions and fried with spiced chickpea batter.
Egg Dosa
South Indian thin rice pancake.
Egg Entree
South Indian thin rice pancake.
Non Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Tikka (GF)
Boneless chicken marinated with spices, ginger and garlic cooked in a tandoori. A mild flavoured dish.
Chicken Lolipop
Chicken 65
Dices of boneless chicken marinated with spices and batter fried.
Dragon Specials
Spicy Indo Chinese and batter fried sauteed with sauce.
Dry Goat (GF)
Goat marinated and cooked dry.
Chilli Chicken
Dices of boneless chicken marinated, fried and sauteed with chilli paste.
Chettinad Fried Chicken (GF)
Chicken fried with coconut oil. A South Indian dish.
Guntur Chicken
Fried chicken tossed with crunchy mixed spices from Guntur.
Podi Chicken
Chicken sauteed in Andhra spices.
Chicken Manchurian
Dices of boneless chicken marinated, fried and sauteed with a Indo Chinese sauce.
Fish 65
Fish pieces marinated with spices and batter fried.
karivepaku Chicken
Chilli Prawn
Prawns marinated, fried and sauteed with chilli paste.
Chilli Fish
Fried fish sauteed with chilli paste.
Chicken Tikka Pakora
Fried Chicken in tandoor with yoghurt and spices.
Prawn Manchurian
Prawns marinated, fried and sauteed with a Indo Chinese sauce.
Prawn 65
Prawns marinated with spices and deep fried.
Fish Manchurian
Marinated fish pieces fried and sauteed with Indo Chinese sauce.
Vegetarian Curries
Mixed Vegetable Konkan (V)(GF)
Made with coconut cream and spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala (V)(GF)
Cottage cheese cooked with cashews, onion, tomato puree, butter and cream.
Punjabi Palak Paneer (V)(GF)
Dices of cottage cheese cooked in spinach puree with butter, cream and spices.
Shahi Paneer (V)(GF)
Dices of cottage cheese cooked with tomato puree with butter, cream and spices.
Dhal (V)(GF)
Malai Kofta (V)
Fried dumpling balls made from mashed potato, mixed vegetables and paneer. Served with a side of cream.
Rajasthani Chickpeas Masala (V)(VG)(GF)
Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomato puree and spices.
Sukhi Bhindi (Fried Okra) (V)(VG)(GF)
Sukhi Bhindi. Fried okra with coconut and spices.
Eggplant Masala (V)(GF)
Dices of eggplant cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
Kadai (V)(GF)
Cooked with spices, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
Vegetable Korma (V)(GF)
Mild flavoured, vegetables with cashews, badam and a touch of yoghurt and cream.
Mushroom Tikka Masala (V)(GF)
Mushrooms cooked with cashews, onion, tomato puree, butter and cream.
Aloo Palak (V)(GF)
Dices of potato in spinach with mild spices and butter.
Bhindi Curry (V)(GF)
Okra cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices.
Palak Sabzi (V)(GF)
Vegetables cooked with spinach puree in butter, cream and spices.
Mushroom Palak (V)(GF)
Dices of mushroom in spinach with mild spices and butter.
Non Vegetarian Curries
Butter Chicken (GF)
A dish cooked with butter, almonds, cashews and flavoured spices.
Goat Masala (GF)
Goat slow cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
Chicken tikka with a sauce prepared with ground cashews, tomato puree and cream.
Lamb Rogan Josh (GF)
Lamb cooked gently with onions, tomatoes and ground spices.
Chicken Korma (GF)
Mildly flavoured chicken with cashews, badam and a touch of yoghurt and cream.
Andhra Chicken Curry (GF)
Chicken curry made in a Andhra style with spices.
Chicken Daniya (GF)
Chicken cooked with spices, ginger, garlic and lots of coriander.
Palak Specials (GF)
Puree of spinach cooked with butter, cream and spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Your Choice of meat( Chicken) cooked in hot vindaloo sauce garnished with coriander , a delicacy from Goa.
Chicken Curry (GF)
Chicken cooked in a style with lots of onions, ginger and garlic paste.
Lamb Vindaloo
Your Choice of meat( Lamb) cooked in hot vindaloo sauce garnished with coriander , a delicacy from Goa.
Prawn Curry (GF)
A wholesome prawn curry made with spicy coconut sauce, straight from the land of coconuts and Kerala.
Lamb Korma (GF)
Mild flavoured lamb with cashews and yoghurt.
Kadai Specials (GF)
Cooked with spices, ginger and garlic.
Egg Masala (GF)
Made with boiled eggs, onion, tomatoes and spices. A chilli India.
Konkan Specials (GF)
Karnataka made with coconut cream and spices.
Beef Korma (GF)
Mild flavoured beef with cashews and yoghurt.
Tandoori Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan spread with garlic and butter.
Plain Naan
Indian flatbread cooked in tandoor.
Butter Naan
Naan spread with butter.
Cheese Garlic Naan
Chicken Tikka Naan
Naan stuffed with chicken tikka pieces.
Sagar Kulcha
Flaky bread stuffed with spiced paneer and potato.
Coriander and Mint Naan
Naan spread with chopped mint and coriander.
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with thinly sliced onions.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese.
Cheese Chilli Naan
Kashmiri Naan
Naan stuffed with nuts and raisins.
Rice Dishes
Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Chicken 65 Biryani
Plain Rice
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Flavoured rice cooked with vegetables and spices.
Extras Chilli egg
Extras Raita
Family Pack Chicken Dum Biryani
Saffron Rice
Jeera Rice
Haleem Goat
Family Pack Goat Dum Biryani
Jumbo Pack Goat Dum Biryani
Papads
Four pieces.
Extras Salan
Coconut Rice
Jumbo Pack Chicken Dum Biryani
Curry Leaf Rice
Steamed rice mixed with dried curry leaf powder, tamarind and ghee.
Family pack chicken 65 Biryani
Jumbo Pack Chicken 65 Biryani
Family Pack Vegetable Dum Biryani
Onion Salad
Jumbo Pack Vegetable Dum Biryani
Desserts
Rasmalai
Made using cheese (paneer).
Gulab Jamun
Made using powdered milk, flour, baking powder and ghee. The dough is then moulded into balls, deep fried and coated with sugar syrup.
Bread Halwa
Sweet paan
Apricot Delight
Noodles
Chicken Noodles
Veg Noodles
Podi Chicken Noodles
Egg Noodles
Podi Veg Noodles
Noodles stir-fried with vegetables sauteed in traditional Indian spices and sauces.
Beverages
Juice 300ml Varieties (Tropical juice 425ml)
Please Customise for Flavour Choice $4.95
Fuze Iced Tea 500ml Varieties (Peach Tea 500ml)
Please Customise for Flavour Choice $4.95
Fuze Iced Tea 500ml Varieties (Lemon Tea 500ml)
Please Customise for Flavour Choice $4.95
Fuze Iced Tea 500ml Varieties (Mango Tea 500ml)
Please Customise for Flavour Choice $4.95
Mount Franklin Still 600ml
Mango lassi
Thumps up
Goli soda mojitho
Butter milk
Goli soda lemon lime
Goli soda orange
Limca
Ginger beer
Juice 300ml Varieties (Orange juice 425ml)
Please Customise for Flavour Choice $4.95
Final word
The best restaurants in Melbourne CBD cover almost every kind of meal. Aroma Restaurant is the Pakistani and halal-friendly pick for big flavours. San Telmo is the Argentinian steakhouse for wine, fire and occasion dining. Happy Lamb Hotpot is the social hotpot restaurant for groups. Pastuso is the Peruvian laneway destination for ceviche, grills and pisco. Hochi Mama is the lively Vietnamese fusion choice for shared plates and cocktails. Trattoria Emilia is the refined Italian trattoria for pasta and regional cooking. 11 Inch Pizza is the easy city pizza option. Chiki Chiki is the casual Japanese spot for udon and donburi. Chocolate Buddha is the Federation Square Japanese favourite for convenience and variety. Chilli India is the Melbourne Central Indian option for curries, rice and quick city meals.
Together, they show why Melbourne CBD remains one of the city’s strongest dining areas: dense, diverse, easy to explore and full of restaurants that work for everything from fast lunches to proper nights out.