Best places: Bistros in Melbourne, Australia

👍👍 Really recommend The Recreation — we had a magnificent lunch there to celebrate another stage in our renovation. After a tough day cleaning and sanding and having some success, we were hungry. Thirsty, too! The meals did not disappoint. And what a dessert! Go to The Recreation — smart casual, a bit...

Upmarket Modern European menu served in a rustic-chic space with warm wood accents and black walls.

Laid-back, family-run tavern with a smart bistro and a courtyard, plus live music and sports.

👍👍 Wonderful place where you will get your moneys worth. Creative menu mixing some very unique flavours; honey roasted duck is an absolute winner. Comes with a unique cherry duck accompaniment. The cheesecake is also very good as other reviewers have said. Staff are very attentive and friendly. Definit...

👍👍 This was a 5 star burger. Just the perfect pub burger and chips. Went down well with a pot of amber juice. Freekin delicious. I lay awake at night and wonder if I'll ever feel that way about a burger again. 🍔 at least we had that one brief but incredible time together. I'll never forget you unio...

👍👍 Bloody fantastic. Loved the cocktails and beers. Food was just the ticket (including the presence of Vegemite!) And let's not ignore the elephant in the room, the fantastic waterfall sculptured bar, which just sent me back home to the banks of the Plenty River.

Victorian-era pub offering burgers, steaks & sandwiches, with live sports, music & a beer garden.

Industrial-chic Italian restaurant with chefs crafting handmade pasta and pizza in an open kitchen.

Cosy, exposed-brick hangout with a curved wooden bar, offering a diverse pub menu, plus trivia.

Chic bistro decorated with vintage French posters, serving classic cuisine on white tablecloths.

Traditional pub in an 1867 building with a casual interior, offering typical bar bites & tap beers.

Global cuisine in a family-friendly spot with an enclosed glass dining area and a leafy beer garden.

Breakfasts and light lunches in a trendy, minimalist cafe with white walls and blackboard menus.

Old-school corner bar with a leafy beer garden and craft beer on tap, serving pizza and pub grub.

European-inspired pub staples, served up in a down-to-earth room with rugged wooden floorboards.

Choice Italian meals, plus oysters, cheese and charcuterie, in a chic bistro with a European vibe.

Modern Australian meals, plated in a smart, glass-fronted locale with old-fashioned wallpaper.

Pool tables, TV screens and pub grub in an airy space over 4 levels, plus a rooftop beer garden.

👍👍 The pizzas and the chips were great. Staff friendly and helpful! Extensive drinks menu and very reasonable in pricing too. Lots of sections to host your own little party and well heated courtyard for cooler nights.

Easygoing restaurant specialising in gnocchi with a variety of sauces, plus foccacia & desserts.