Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Melbourne

OpenTable

Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Shelanous

5.0

5 (102)

$101 and over

Australian

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.

Top review

Julie

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

I don’t know that you can describe the experience at Shelanous! It was like being Alice in Wonderland, the setting, the music , the staff and the food are like nothing you have ever experienced before. Rony and his team are exceptional and there is such a joy that comes with this whole dining experience that you have to see it to believe it. This has become our top restaurant ever! WOW. Thank you so very much.

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Experience

10 Course Degustation & Matching Beverages Sunday

Experience

10 Course Degustation & Matching Beverages Weekday

The Standard Hotel

4.8

4.8 (401)

$40 and under

Pub

Fitzroy

About the restaurant

Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. The Standard Hotel brings you the best pub food, wines & cold beers that Fitzroy has to offer.

Reservations:

-The maximum booking size is 20 people. If you would like a larger booking, please give us a call or e-mail to discuss. (03) 9419 4793 or bookings@thestandardhotel.com.au

-If you wish to make a booking on the same day, please give us a call and we will see if we can fit you in. We don’t accept same-day online bookings.

-Please note, we don’t take bookings outside after 5 pm Monday-Friday and after 3 pm Saturday, Sunday.

-We will not accommodate Bucks/Hens parties or Pub Crawls.

Top review

Pablo

Dined on 26 Dec 2024

Had a lovely Boxing Day lunch. Always great food and bevy. A comfortable escape from the blazing heat outside in the real world. Thanks.

North Port Hotel

4.9

4.9 (248)

$40 and under

Australian

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

The North Port Hotel is a place for locals and visitors alike, you may choose to head to the front bar for a cold beer or glass of wine and watch the footy, or take a seat in the dining area and order from our ever changing menu, with all the classics you know and love, as well as a great selection of bar snacks and starters, main meals using quality seasonal produce and desserts.

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Matt

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

This place is the perfect venue. Staff amazing and food/booze is top notch. I only wish they had accommodation - you could easily live here!

Grandview Hotel

4.8

4.8 (302)

$40 and under

Australian

Brunswick

About the restaurant

The Grandview Hotel, located in Brunswick West, is a charming heritage pub built in 1889. It seamlessly blends classic architectural beauty with modern amenities. Offering a variety of indoor and outdoor seating, the hotel provides a cozy environment for casual drinks or dining. The menu features classic pub fare and seasonal specials, sourced from local suppliers, with options for all dietary needs. Paired with a well-curated selection of craft beers, wines, and spirits, it’s a perfect spot for a relaxing escape amidst Melbourne’s bustling city life.

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Sandra

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

Great food, awesome service and a fantastic atmosphere. Everything you want in a local pub.

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4.7

4.7 (134)

$40 and under

Vietnamese

Moonee Ponds

About the restaurant

Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant.
For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.

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Winton

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service, very tasty food, reasonably priced. Mimi always looks after us. Highly recommend

Zia Rina's Cucina

4.8

4.8 (220)

$41 to $100

Italian

Armadale

About the restaurant

Modern trattoria in the heart of Armadale serving modern home style Italian with unique and playful touches of personal heritage.
All produce is sourced from the market and local farms.
We cook with soul and integrity and instinct, menus are created on a whim with whatever we feel is the best produce of the season.
$75pp Set Menu only
Please specify dietaries upon booking
BYO available at $25 per bottle

Top review

Rebecca

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

Beautiful service and food, I can’t wait to go back!

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Experience

Rina's Set Menu

Bellota Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (58)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

Nestled next to Australia’s leading independent wine store, the Prince Wine Store, Bellota makes full use of the massive selection on offer from its sister business. The restaurant/wine bar brings to fruition a long-held desire to provide a venue that showcases the great wines of the world in a warm and friendly environment alongside beautifully executed food. Head chef Nicky Riemer champions the kitchen with her European cuisine which offers a sense of provenance and brings back flavours that often get lost in modern cooking techniques.

The casual, friendly atmosphere is at the heart of Bellota. Our knowledgeable staff’s aim is simple; try and help you love the wine as much as they do. Our list changes with the seasons and wines are all available by the taste, glass and carafe (half bottle), reflecting our belief that good and interesting wines are made all over the globe. We also offer a small selection of iconic wines, poured by the taste utilising the Coravin wine access system.

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Jayson

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Possibly the best beef carpaccio I’ve ever eaten. The blue swimmer crab spaghettini was also very nice

Sister of Soul

4.6

4.6 (156)

$40 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Sister of Soul has proudly been serving global vegan and vegetarian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 2013, showcasing the amazing tastes and flavours of a plant based menu

As a vegan / vegetarian restaurant, Sister of Soul is part of the change in what we eat. People choose to become vegan / vegetarian for all manner of reasons – compassion, environmental and health – whichever it may be, we highlight how wholesome, nourishing plant based food can be without having to harm other sentient beings.

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SundaraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food quality was excellent as it always is at Sister of Soul. One of the best veg*n places in Melbourne.

Takeaway Pizza

4.8

4.8 (47)

$40 and under

Pizza Bar

Preston

About the restaurant

TAKEAWAY PIZZA is your local.

Located at 535 High Street, Preston Takeaway Pizza doesn't just specialise in New York style thin pizza for a hungry local takeaway trade. We also have a fully stocked bar with huge TIKI party vibes and some crazy good drinks.

It's a low key, any day, any occasion kind of joint.
Inside think tropical wallpaper, a disco ball, bar seats for walk ins and tables for bookings! On the deck it's all about Pina Colada's in the sun. It is Melbourne, however, so naturally we have heaters and a retractable roof.

Pizza, Booze & Good vibes only.

Top review

Erin

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Always a great experience. Lots of vegan options available, creative spins on traditional dishes - ie the ‘garlic bread bun’ (fan favourite at our place), fabulous drinks list. We come fairly regularly and each time everything is exactly as we’d been craving. Bring a cardi if your sitting outside :)

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Popular dish

Margherita

Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar

4.8

4.8 (395)

$40 and under

Greek

Mordialloc

About the restaurant

Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar offers a true taste of Greece, served just 250m from Mordialloc beach.
Indulge in lunch, dinner or dessert with their extensive menu featuring authentic Greek food and beverages. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Dine in to listen to traditional Mediterranean music, occasionally performed by a live band! Takeaway and catering options are available, also.
It is typically recommended to book a table to secure your spot at one of Mordi's most lively restaurants.

Top review

Carly

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, happy staff, fabulous food. Our venue of choice for work lunches.

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