$$$$ • Vegetarian • Docklands
This is my absolute favourite restaurant in Melbourne. It provides an absolutely unique dining experience: absolutely delicious dumplings (each with its own highly addictive sauce) served in a beautifully calm, intimate setting next to Buluk Park. You can tell that every aesthetic detail in Heartling has been carefully considered, and yet it doesn't feel fussy and cold: there is a warmth and hospitality present from the moment you are greeted as you walk in. It also has great options for omnivores and vegetarians/vegans alike. If you want an incredibly special dining experience, I highly recommend Heartling.