11 Best Contemporary European Restaurants In Carlton

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1. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1487)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 27 times today

Came here for a friend’s birthday dinner. I quite liked the ambience. It has a classy, old-school feel with a warm, homely and slightly rustic style. We ordered the grilled octopus, grilled ox tongue, whole roast flathead, porterhouse and broccolini. The food was good overall, with the grilled ox tongue and flathead being my favourites. The service was friendly and attentive, although I felt the service was a little rushed at times. A more relaxed pace would have been nice. Overall, a good dinner and an enjoyable evening out.

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2. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

4.5

Awesome(303)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Fitzroy

Booked 14 times today

Great place for a lazy Sunday day roast. Great atmosphere and service.

3. Luci

3.9

Excellent(245)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Friendly and helpful staff from start to finish. We weren't rushed whilst we wined and dined on delish food. Midweek lunch with the girls was enjoyed immensely.

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4. Bar Italia by Loro

new

4.0

Excellent(1)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Carlton

BAR ITALIAThe table everyone will want at The Italian Festa.Meet Bar Italia — presented by Loro. The only seated restaurant and bar at Italian Festa, bringing together a special menu created with the incredible team at SuperNorma Carlton, signature cocktails from Loro and a true taste of Italian hospitality.Think tableside gelato, Italian favourites, Spritzes, freshly made Amante Granitas and Loro signatures including the iconic Panettone Cocktail and Tiramisu Espresso Martini.Dine at the restaurant, relax at the bar, or explore the Loro Pop-Up & Cocktail Bar, featuring the Lavazza Coffee Bar and Fabbri Gelato.Come for lunch, stay for aperitivo, and experience a little taste of Italy without leaving the Festa.Limited restaurant seats available daily. Two days only — book your table early.

5. Dessous

4.7

Exceptional(227)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Superb food and the maître’d was fabulous, extremely helpful and welcoming

6. Ms Ava

4.1

Excellent(56)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Melbourne CBD

My wife and I had dinner at Ms Ava for our anniversary and we loved it! We had the crispy fired prawn dumplings for starters and the porterhouse for mains. Both were excellent! I had also flagged that my wife was GF/DF, and the staff went above and beyond to care for her needs. We also appreciated the fact that we were given complimentary glasses of wine in lieu of dessert, as they were unable to provide anything to cater for my wife's dietary needs.

7. Olala Seafood

5.0

Exceptional(8)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • North Melbourne

Booked 4 times today

Incredible experience eating the freshest seafood. Great wine list and very friendly staff.

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8. Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar

4.3

Awesome(14)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Southbank

Booked 4 times today

We visited this restaurant to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and we had such a lovely experience. The staff were incredibly thoughtful and kindly asked us what kind of dessert we would like to celebrate the occasion, which was a really nice personal touch. The food and wine were both excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and enjoyable. The attentive service made the evening feel extra special. Definitely a great place for a birthday celebration or a nice dinner out. Highly recommended!

9. Coupette

4.1

Excellent(33)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Southbank

Booked 3 times today

Had a fabulous meal at Coupette - definitely worth hunting this place down for the excellent food and service.

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10. Neighbourhood Wine

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4.5

Awesome(6)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Fitzroy North

Booked 55 times today

A fantastic restaurant that nails hospitality in every way. The staff are lovely and attentive and always have great recommendations based on your requests. The venue has a great vibe and feeling. The food is incredible, always fresh and amazing. Great spot for any kind of occasion.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. The European

2. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

3. Luci

4. Bar Italia by Loro

5. Dessous

6. Ms Ava

7. Olala Seafood

8. Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar

9. Coupette

10. Neighbourhood Wine

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