Best Restaurants in Melbourne — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

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Rank 1.
YX Hot Pot Bourke Street
hot-pot · Melbourne VIC 3000
5.0 across 3.1k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 14:00G5.0TYMS
Google5.0(3.1k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 2.
Myrtle Wine Bar
wine-bar · bar · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 246 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9T4.9YMSFB5.0
Google4.9(246)Tripadvisor4.9(8)Facebook5.0(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street
vietnamese · catering-service · 500 Bourke St (rear
4.9 across 174 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(174)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 4.
David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫
hot-pot · chinese · Melbourne VIC 3000
casualneighborhoodcozy
4.8 across 3.9k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 02:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(3.9k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 5.
Aroma Restaurant - The Premium Pakistani Cuisine
pakistani · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 2.6k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(2.6k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 6.
Izakaya Domo
japanese · japanese-izakaya · Shop 28/350 Bourke St
4.8 across 2.7k Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
0 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.8TYMSOT4.4
Google4.8(2.7k)OpenTable4.4(33)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 7.
Haidilao Hotpot - Emporium
hot-pot · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 5.3k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 01:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(5.3k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 8.
Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinatown
chinese · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 9.
Maiz y Cacao
mexican · brunch · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 493 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(493)Tripadvisor5.0(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
ChangGo Korean BBQ House
korean · barbecue · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 3.9k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(3.9k)Tripadvisor4.5(60)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Restaurants in Melbourne — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
YX Hot Pot Bourke Street
hot-pot · Melbourne VIC 3000
5.0 across 3.1k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 14:00G5.0TYMS
Google5.0(3.1k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 2.
Myrtle Wine Bar
wine-bar · bar · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 246 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9T4.9YMSFB5.0
Google4.9(246)Tripadvisor4.9(8)Facebook5.0(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street
vietnamese · catering-service · 500 Bourke St (rear
4.9 across 174 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(174)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 4.
David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫
hot-pot · chinese · Melbourne VIC 3000
casualneighborhoodcozy
4.8 across 3.9k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 02:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(3.9k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 5.
Aroma Restaurant - The Premium Pakistani Cuisine
pakistani · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 2.6k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(2.6k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 6.
Izakaya Domo
japanese · japanese-izakaya · Shop 28/350 Bourke St
4.8 across 2.7k Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
0 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.8TYMSOT4.4
Google4.8(2.7k)OpenTable4.4(33)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 7.
Haidilao Hotpot - Emporium
hot-pot · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 5.3k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 01:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(5.3k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 8.
Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinatown
chinese · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 9.
Maiz y Cacao
mexican · brunch · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 493 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(493)Tripadvisor5.0(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
ChangGo Korean BBQ House
korean · barbecue · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 3.9k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(3.9k)Tripadvisor4.5(60)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Restaurants in Melbourne — Harry's ten

YX Hot Pot Bourke StreetH★

Myrtle Wine Bar

Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street

David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫H★

Aroma Restaurant - The Premium Pakistani CuisineH★

Izakaya Domo

Haidilao Hotpot - Emporium

Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinatown

Maiz y Cacao

ChangGo Korean BBQ House

Also considered

Best Restaurants in Melbourne — Harry's ten

YX Hot Pot Bourke StreetH★

Myrtle Wine Bar

Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street

David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫H★

Aroma Restaurant - The Premium Pakistani CuisineH★

Izakaya Domo

Haidilao Hotpot - Emporium

Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinatown

Maiz y Cacao

ChangGo Korean BBQ House

Also considered

YX Hot Pot Bourke Street

David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫

Aroma Restaurant - The Premium Pakistani Cuisine

YX Hot Pot Bourke Street

David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫

Aroma Restaurant - The Premium Pakistani Cuisine