Classic Restaurants to Dine with Your Family

Hungry for a dining experience that's tailor-made for you? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top restaurant picks for your next outing. Bon appétit!

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Updated August 07, 2023

Lollo

Price: Expensive

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

4.4

365 reviews

Overall a very good experience Noisy but service was very goid

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Hero ACMI

Price: Expensive

Australian

Melbourne CBD

4.6

712 reviews

Mussels with pancetta in a delicious brodo and potato focaccia to mop up at the end. Buffala ricotta appetiser and an other main of porcini ravioli. Wonderful and helpful table service that completed a delightful culinary experience. Highly recommend.

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Il Solito Posto

Price: Expensive

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.8

756 reviews

Quality food and service. Couldn’t fault anything. Will be back

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Trattoria Emilia

Price: Expensive

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.7

973 reviews

Great traditional Italian restaurant with to die for home made ravioli and mouth watering Gnocco. Reasonably priced. Service was amazing. Felt like we were the only ones there even though they were quite busy. Will definitely dine there again.

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La Madonna

Price: Expensive

Fusion / Eclectic

Melbourne CBD

4.7

12 reviews

We had an exceptional dining experience at La Madonna. Davide's service was truly outstanding, and genuine. The ambiance was delightful. We enjoyed ourselves chitchatting in such a relaxed atmosphere, and the food was delicious but had an intense flavor profile. Thanks for such a great night.

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Meatmaiden

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

Melbourne CBD

4.6

1054 reviews

Great food, especially for sharing! Reasonably priced too.

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.7

979 reviews

Absolutely fantastic, the food is unbelievably good.

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Coal Cellar + Grill

Price: Expensive

Australian

Adelaide City Center

4.1

85 reviews

We had a wonderful night here for our anniversary. The food was to die for! Every mouthful melted in your mouth and was full of flavour. Great ambience, friendly staff, good service. Top quality all round.

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Noi Vietnamese Eatery

Price: Expensive

Asian

Fullarton

4.7

1309 reviews

It was hard to pick a favourite dish; everything was delicious. The 'feed me' dining option provided an abundance of choices, leaving everyone satisfied. The staff were helpful and attentive.

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The Dining Room by James Viles

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

4.2

815 reviews

What a beautiful location and food to match. We were celebrating a special family occasion and the food and service made it extra memorable.

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OTTO Sydney

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Woolloomooloo

4.3

305 reviews

The food quality experienced at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Services was also good. Value for money . well it is poor far too expensive to be called value for money, pity as the food was unbelievable

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Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

Price: Very Expensive

Sicilian

Paddington

4.5

66 reviews

Very nice genuine ambiance. Lovely staff. $ 40 for a mussel entree was a bit steep but lots of food to choose from

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Zushi Surry Hills - Omakase

Price: Very Expensive

Japanese Speciality

Surry Hills

4.9

17 reviews

Food was very fresh and delicious. Omakase chef was friendly and did a great job! Highly recommend.

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Kitchens on Kent at The Langham Sydney

Price: Very Expensive

International

Sydney CBD

4.1

624 reviews

Can here for NYD with my mum as a treat to her and we very much enjoyed ourselves and the food. We are looking forward to coming back and eating once again at your lunch buffet. So much on offer and such a good variety of cuisines and drinks included within the price 10/10

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Nikkei Bar and Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive

Peruvian

Surry Hills

4.8

354 reviews

The service was exceptional and amazing. My partner and I were mainly served by a young gentleman and he was knowledgeable and very pleasant to talk with. There was another staff on the floor and he also kindly assisted us when we asked for a hand.

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Perspective Dining

Price: Very Expensive

Farm-to-table

Fortitude Valley

4.9

12 reviews

Amazing presentation with visual appeal - little artworks on each plate! Sensational flavours of some special local produce.

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E'cco Bistro

Price: Expensive

Modern European

Newstead

4.8

908 reviews

Atmosphere was amazing and the service was excellent. Could not fault the food - overall a very lovely dining experience.

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Palette Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

4.8

150 reviews

Fast becoming our favourite fine dining experience in the Gold Coast. The flavours are quite sensational. Keep up the good work Palette - looking forward to our next opportunity already.

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