TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated July 2024

Philippe

88/100 (2442 ratings)

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"Service is fantastic and the food is just out of this world!!! I ordered 4 meals and also had a taste of my partners and each dish was 10/10. It's..."

Resh Anagnostopoulos

"I've been following Chef Phillipe around Melbourne since the early 90's and have never been disappointed by his food, charm and service team. His..."

Rob Liali

"I've been busting to get here since it opened. The wait and anticipation was well rewarded with the service and food. The staff were all lovely and..."

Philip Smith

"An Amazing place ! The food and atmosphere is something special If you are in Melbourne , please take the time to enjoy the magic it is so worth it..."

Marc Abjean

"25 years ago, Philippe Mouchel prepared our first French dinner at Paul Bocuse at Melbourne Central after we were married. We returned to eat at..."

Lillian Lowe

"The service was warm and attentive. Loved Philippe's menu offering and the wine list. Felt like I was in a bistro in France rather than in Melbourne!..."

Wanda Hernadi

"Just as amazing second time around! Food was great, atmosphere was great, service was great ! Would..."

Rose Dickinson

"An amazing experience and one that should be high on the foodie wish list. The particular dinner we went to was a culmination and hommage to the..."

Michael Piscopo

"A truly special evening. The walls, which once housed Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Melbourne, have been transformed in to a French Bistro, the open kitchen..."

Emilie Rosenberg

"We had a lovely dinner (wedding anniversary). Great food & service. We happened across “Phillippe” by chance, while out looking for somewhere to..."

Ian Spencer

"Simply the best chef in melbourne, probably aus. Can't wait to get back . Great service great..."

Jason Skeels

"Was recommended to us and we had a wonderful evening. Food was fantastic. Wait staff were friendly. And would like to say a special thank you to our..."

Nicole Stanley

"Have visited quite a few times, and never once been disappointed. The chicken is incredible, but then again, so is everything else.... Thanks to..."

Damian Young

"After a disappointing first experience, Philippe Mouchel personally invited us back for a fantastic second experience. The food was beautiful as..."

Viv Hart

"Everything is fabulous - menu, presentation, wine list, staff, restaurant setting. Could not fault..."

Heather McLean

"Well looked after, arriving early and spent time at the bar having a drink...Staff helpful and friendly. Food mostly excellent, with only a few minor..."

Neil Hunt

"Amazing food and good wine list! Best is to start off with..."

Alexis Jiyoung Lee

"Beef eye fillet cooked to..."

Claudia S

"The porterhouse steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare, the entree was delicately delicious and..."

Kelvin Yuanhao Li

"Went here for Valentine’s Day and it’s the first time I had French in Melbourne. Everything was cooked so perfect and so well, the ceviche was..."

Ciao

"Dined at Philippe and opted for 5 courses of signature Philippe dishes. 🍽 Pâté en croûte - pork and chicken pate which is very..."

SouthEastEater

"Oysters in sea water jelly is recommended and the Escargots are beautiful. Should try to duck breast! First time in this restaurant and it gives me a..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"‘Philippe’ by Paul Bocuse trained Chef, Philippe Mouchel, is a great place to celebrate a special occasion (or any other for that matter) with..."

Foodinfocusz

"The food was delightful and delicious. The canard duck breast rotissoire with mango was so creative, and so much fun to eat!! Can’t wait to have it..."

Ji Song

"Came here at lunch, but didn’t opt for the lunch set (very economic). My brother and I ended up ordering 150 or so but really enjoyed our food. The..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"The oyster sea water jelly was so fresh when have it together with the sauce. For the entree we had the wagyu beef tartare and it was so fresh as..."

Cindy

"Nice French restaurant. Had lovely pate, steak with Bearnaise sauce, chips were delicious, also I adored the terrine. Lovely onion soup and..."

Helen

"What an amazing restaurant, located down a lane way off Colins Street down stairs basement. Friendly staff with great service. The atmosphere was..."

Paul J Fisher

"The service at Philippe is great, perfect for date nights. Fresh oysters and the wagyu steak with bearnaise sauce is to die for! Would highly..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Sorry about the poor photo as it does not do it justice of how amazing the food was accompanied by fantastic staff. Highly recommend if you love your..."

Daniel

"We had a spectacular experience for our first French dining. My partner and I came here for my birthday dinner and ordered two entrees and mains,..."

Sarah Tan

"Haven’t been here for ages. I was told by a friend that they would have a jazz night every first Monday of the month. We were sitting at the bar,..."

Priscillia

"My friend recommended Philippe as one of his favourite French restaurants a few years ago. My partner wanted to take me out for a nice birthday..."

Jolene Lim

"Booked the restaurant last minute vis phone as we’d heard some good news at work. The front of house was very friendly and I asked him whether they..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Walking down the stairs through this lit doorway you are met by a warm room and host. Its much bigger than you realise from the outside.-..."

Hungry Princess

"I’ve never had French food before but I had really high expectations. Sadly I don’t think my palette enjoyed the food as much as everyone else..."

Minhee

"Best French restaurant ever. I've been here multiple times but never bothered to review it. Oysters are cheap and fresh at $2 a pop. Presentation and..."

Karen

"We took part in the Taste of France worldwide event which was a 4 course set menu. We added a bottle of wine from their well priced list which had..."

Robin

"This is one of my favorite french restaurant in Melbourne! Great food and great service!I have been here almost 10 times already!They have..."

Akio Otsuka

"Decided to try french cuisine for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised.Service and food was great. We had to try the escargot but all..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Bon Appétit 🍽 Came here to celebrate boo birthday 🎂🎉 It is our first time dining in a proper French restaurant, and I am glad that I made..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"Ordered: fois grais, chocolate fed wagyu, lamb, fries and pea salad LIT!⭐️: the star of the show was definitely the chocolate fed..."

Jennitals

"The food is fairly typically French, very well prepared. Service is professional and attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Main gripe..."

Mark Russell

"Quality ingredients cooked superbly for $40 for two courses including a 250ml carafe of wine, has to represent the best value for money in Melbourne..."

Srslyfoods

"Excellent value 2 or 3 course lunch menu plus wine/beer, especially for the high quality French cuisine and fine dining experience. The perfect place..."

Tilley Eats

"My boyfriend and I came back for our second anniversary! Absolutely in love with the food and the service is amazing. We would recommend the Tables..."

Serena Cheung

"Wow. Dined here today and had the $50 three course menu which includes a 250ml carafe of red/white wine or draught beer. This has to be the best..."

Andy's Fancy

"Melbourne is spoilt for choice for French cuisine and, in the CBD, Philippe has the combination of an intimate venue and a classic French dining..."

Explore.Melbourne

"To quote my partner after our dinner here ‘That was so yummy, I’m actually shocked!’ We had the natural oysters, the foie gras pate, the wagyu..."

Thi

"Staff: 4.5/5Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5Will I return: Definitely when I crave for some French food Our new favourite French..."

AllyBelly

"I’d been here three times now, once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time I was impressed with their service and attentiveness.The..."

Acky

"Love the quail & foie Gras parfait, as well as the duck rotissoire especially! The duck was cooked so well. Delightful dinner with attentive service...."

T Collins

"The perfect venue for either a weekday client meeting or date night on a cold winters evening. Whilst the tables in the restaurant are great, I find..."

Evelyn Yong

"Took my son for his 23rd b'day last night. As we have lived in France for 2 years we do know how French cuisine. Ambiance, wait staff, food,..."

Teresa

"4.5 It hided deeply in a small lane and down in the basement so I couldn’t find it out earlier. Food are sooo good ( fresh ingredient,..."

5ilverr

"Came across these guys on the Entertainment book and when I saw the four rating thought that it was the go for lunch. We had the 2 courses for $40 pp..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"Was good experience. Food was great. The only problem was when I was paying which was 179 dollars and before I could enter the pin the amount became..."

Anan Du

"I have visited this resturant a few times and the quality of the food is very consistent and I have not been disappointed. The staff are very good..."

Craig Campbell

"The service was very good. The food was divine. The lunch menu is great value. The rare steak and mash potato (from heaven) was beautiful. An..."

Cassandra Highfield

"This restaurant is owned by the same chef that used to do the Brasserie at Crown. Nice comfortable place to dine with your friends and have..."

Food Junkie

"Had an amazing dinner with friends here last night. Started at the bar with a expresso martini and then had a wonderful bottle of Sancerre. Oh how I..."

Victoria Joy Garner

"We recently dined at Philippe, a French restaurant by Philippe Mouchel, located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. We had quite high expectations..."

One Piece Left

"Lovely restaurant with delicious food and excellent service.Colourful and creative plating.Service: 4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambiance:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"The food and ambience at Philippe's is beautiful, each morsel is savoured and prepared with care. We were a group of 10 and were put up in the..."

Mary Michael

"On side alley off Collins St, the blue & white coq does signal the way.Delicious food, classic French but with extra added punchy..."

Affogato Addiction

"It was Mr Burberry’s birthday and he wanted to try Phillipe since he’s been hearing great things about it so onward we went for some french..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Despite the restaurant being full and well into its second sitting by the time of our booking, the service was faultless, as were all of the dishes..."

Enjoy It

"I haven't had a lot of French food in my life so I can't really compare it with anything. However, my mum has been to Phillipe multiple times and..."

Josephine

"An amazing restaurant with a beautiful interior. I loved the plant wall and the booth seating. The service was very efficient and professional yet..."

Unravelled

"Booked last minute for 9pm dinner on Saturday and the restaurant was available. We decided to go with 3 course degustation menu which was $70 per..."

Hungry Sloth

"Service great and attentive. Bread and butter delicious, entrees delicious, mains generous size. Havent tried many French restaurants so have nothing..."

Suburb Review

"Came for here for work lunch, the atmosphere is great, good selection on lunch set menu and fabulous wine selection :) the tartare are well seasoned..."

～Happy Neko~

"Thank you for a wonderful dining experience, came here for my partner's birthday. This place felt like a hidden gem. From the beginning til the end I..."

Jess T

"Last week we came here for a birthday dinner and ordered a lot of food because there was 6 of us. We have the bread and butter as a complimentary..."

Kira Dinh

"Philippe is a good option for French cuisine. Not like standard French restaurants with tiny portion, Philippe's plates are big! Love the food here...."

Emmmma Llove Food

"In terms of French bistro food Philippe Mouchel is the undisputed king. PM24 was one of my favourite places to dine so I was excited to try his..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Nice place for a French meal. Just located off Collins street it provides a cozy and nice atmosphere. Must try the truffle chicken it is amazing!..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"I love it so much. Excellent environment and service! Super good service ever. Chicken breast so soft and the skin is not oily. Fantastic display..."

Kitty Chau

"What a nice place to dine in. Situated in a basement on Collins Street, this place is so inviting. The staffs are great and frindly. We ordered..."

A Black Sheep

"Best fine dinning had thus far... we've been to Dinner by Heston and Vue de Monde to name a couple but can't help comparing to Philippe! Every dish..."

Jen

"Beautiful! So glad that Phillipe reopened in the city especially after he closure if PM24. Food is always cooked on point and service is always..."

Happyley

"Great food, atmosphere and service. A rare combination to find all three at such a high level. Wine list and wine matching are unpretentiously..."

Graham Mirabito

"If you are looking for some of Melbs best duck then look no more. The texture of the duck was Devine, I just kept on eating. Every dish hit the spot..."

MrMena

"Had an amazing experience at Philippe from start to finish. The interior of the restaurant is not what you expect when you first walk in. The open..."

Apurwa Sarve

"We booked Philippe Bistro Bar for a special occasion and found it behind a heavy glass door - actually in George Parade - downstairs under the..."

Sneha Arora

"With a city full of fusion menus, from all corners of the globe it's refreshing to experience a little bit of tradition and dine at restaurant that..."

Phil Kelley

"If you want to eat a good French that the place to be ! Food is fine and tasty the way you expect it from French cuisine. Service is outstanding..."

Nasta Parodi

"absolutely wonderful dining experience right from the reservation stage ... making a booking was a breeze whether it's through the restaurant's..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Perfect Cocktail by professional Bartender Jonathan. Great service!!!!!. Nice food and good presentation. Absolutely go back again. Highly..."

Pharisa Janphuangtong

"Greeted at the door and walked through a beautiful dining room. Service was amazing. Not pretentious , smiles and great menu knowledge start to..."

Onlymidrare

"Best French food in Melbourne.Can not get enough of this great place. ..."

Dinner Out

"Classic French fair. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was attentive. It lacked a wow factor for me. Wine list, especially the..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Went to Philippe last night for my birthday dinner. Had a lovely night but there were a few negatives. Positives- the quality of the food. I..."

Kate Dougherty

"This place has been on my list for yonks! Finally got to go here for a birthday dinner and it was definitely worth the wait. Menu was small but all..."

M. T.

"My second visit to Phillipe and it was as amazing as the first. The service is impeccable and the food is divine. I had the rotisserie chicken which..."

HG

"Walked in off the street because of the sign in front promising cocktails and cheese. Expected a bar, but walked down into a gorgeous restaurant..."

Krill3Ways

"Since the exciting news earlier this year that Philippe Mouchel was back, I've been waiting for the perfect occasion to dine at Philippe and tonight..."

Farzana

"Philippe, a little hidden gem! French, one of my favourite cuisines. My partner once tried their famous chicken rotissoire a long time ago, and one..."

Nibble And Wander

"What a fancy little French place! I took my friend here for his birthday. If you want a reasonable hour to go for dinner, book at least a week or two..."

Shoo Shoo

"Fantastic experience, from start to finish. Started with the foie gras, followed by a succulent wagyu steak, and finished with an incredible oeuf a..."

Shaun

"Happily the trend to dainty little plates of food is over. This restaurant epitomises food you really want to eat. It's hearty and yet prepared..."

Jason

"French cuisine seems to be experiencing a bit of a renaissance here in Melbourne and I love a good French classic. I dined at Philippe on a Monday..."

Minda Barley

"The best steak in Melbourne. Truly the world standard steak. Oysters are also creamy and thick in taste. Never had this kind before. Service is..."

Nakamura

"My fiancee and i were big fans of PM24 and Deja Vue, so it was only a matter of time before we dropped past Philippe to give it a go.The..."

Paul D

"Amazing food and service, great value for money. Chef Philippe Mouchel never disappoints. I have been waiting since the closure of PM24. If you are..."

Wensta

"A pricey but excellent restaurant. A fairly traditional menu. I had rack of lamb which was excellent. Only disappointment was the Oefs la Neige...."

Jimbo

"I think dining here is a bit like going to see an orchestra perform the classic symphonies. It's not hip or 'on trend', but you soon remember how..."

JH

"All I can say is WOW! We visited Philippe for a special occasion and we were completely blown away by the food and service! This is one of the best..."

Emma Zeeno

"It does not get much better!Philippe’s is an ultra high quality French cuisine based restaurant, of which Philippe Mouchel is the..."

Ron Matthews

"We had dinner at Philippe one weeknight. The fitout is familiar as not much has changed since the Brooks days (I do desperately miss Nic Poleart's..."

Bellyporking

"As a very big fan of Philippe Mouchel previous restaurants i was very excited to see back in front of the pass. We entered and were greater with very..."

FoodFoodFood

"I saw the hype for this restaurant and was a bit discouraged by the rating initially. Did some detective work and only to find a diner (hater)..."

Justin Wong

"Great night with a few mates for dinner and were treated to the private dining room. The food we had was excellent - highlights for me were the duck..."

Falcman

"The environment: 5/5 experience watching Philippe himself passionately looking after the operations of the restaurant all night. The place/decor had..."

Misa

"Excellent service with knowledgeable waiter. The owner greeted us as we were ushered to our table. Oysters were fresh, the escargot delish and the..."

Jerard Ng

"We started with the charcuterie platter - enormous and with a wonderful range. Sensational air-dried beef and local salami, rillettes and soft..."

Lilipealea

"Food and service was good but not great, prices are pretty high for standard French food. The decor itself is pretty boring though, very 1990s...."

Carl The Truth

"Philippes is a ok restaurant with the accompanying service, ambience and wine list housed in the old Jamie Oliver's 15 locale opposite Il Solito..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Excellent French restaurant by our world's renowned French chef Philipe Mouchel! Featured on Herald Sun as Melbourne's best French restaurant and..."

J88

"Philippe is a brand new French restaurant in the heart of Melbourne, which has taken over the space which once belonged to Brooks of Melbourne. The..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Came with friends last Saturday evening, the experience was excellent. I love the Escargots the most, the green parsley crust and tomato mint with..."

Jayleejing

"Opened just in time for a special occasion dinner! We had the chestnut velouté, chicken and eye fillet plus chocolate fondant and almond blanc..."

Miffy

"We were lucky enough to snag the last two seats on the second night of service which were the best seats in the house - the kitchen bar.I was..."

Jess Chi

"What a treat. As a rule, French is generally one of the last cuisines I lend myself to, as I find it too rich.Chef has definitely changed my..."

Mans C

"Beautiful thoughtful food in a lovely if a little too brightly lit environment. The food was really perfect, the staff seemed little nervous but very..."

Melbourne Foodie

"On a freezing night we entered a beautiful warm dining room where we were greeted by friendly service and Philippe himself. The food was stunning. We..."

Eazy Over

"A little French bistro in the heart of Melbourne. When you walk downstairs it immediately takes you away from Melbourne and you could for a second..."

Dalena Pham (msdalena)

"We had an incredible experience at Philippe. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. Portions were very large and the flavours were..."

Fiona Ku

"Ordered a bunch of dishes and my Fav was the duck breast! Super tender and crispy. The snail was really good too loved the garlic tomato flavours and..."

Ruby

"Great service, relaxed atmosphere, French food cooked with passion and attention to detail. The duck is the go to dish here and it did not..."

Simon Williams

"Celebrating a 22.02.2022 birthday couldn't have been better at Philippe. Spencer served us with his best attention and so did the rest of the crew...."

Weina Ang

"Perfect date night dinner in the city for French cuisine. Everything was top notch. If you head early there happy hour oyster for $2 which was an..."

Judy Bang

"Philippe 🇫🇷 - Artisanal sourdough bread from Laurent bakery & French butter (Complimentary) - Burgundy snails cocotte en persillade, garlic &..."

Mashi_soyo

"We had an exceptional experience at Phillipe. The food is overwhelmingly excellent - you will not be disappointed! Pictured is the cured salmon..."

James Tockuss

The Lincoln

87/100 (1376 ratings)

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"Came here for dinner a few nights ago and had a fantastic meal! Excellent service, great food and a very extensive drinks list! Definitely..."

Paul Roberts

"Extremely nce traditional pub, with a hint of contemporary style. Bar tenders never too pushy, clever advices on ales. Pub food in the traditional..."

Davide Zucchi

"This is definitely at least a four star business, good value, good quality, good service, but it gets an extra point anyway for the publicans cheeky..."

Neil Hargreaves

"At Melbourne's second oldest pub built around 1850 and i gotta admit it's pretty impressive, i love the bar it looks like the original one for the..."

Alex Rayner

"Had my 50th there Saturday night , sensational old style pub venue, one of the best . Thanks for contributing to the celebration..."

Dean Wall

"Fantastic food. Fantastic wine. Bernaise was to die..."

Slimo Matschoss

"epic amount of food and "down to earth"-normal management! Love it, must go every time I am in..."

Stefan Ritt

"Great old historic pub. Spotlessly clean throughout particularly the toilets. Really good menu for an old pub. Had a good atmosphere. Will..."

Errol Lawrence

"Great little pub great beer . Friendly staff great..."

Mary Shanahan

"Brilliant night, great food with great friends in a vibrant friendly atmosphere. Staff are great old school going round talking to your punters! How..."

Julie Holland

"The food, the wine, the friendly smiles from behind the bar....what's not to love? You will appreciate all that is old in this "rumoured to be 2nd..."

Meagan Harper

"Great food the staff were very friendly, variety of boutique beers which come at a price..."

Cindy Ryan

"The homemade noodles were fantastic, very cute place, service was pretty nice the staff was friendly, great place to dine..."

FoodieInMel

"A cool little pub on a great corner location in Carlton that was absolutely buzzing on the Friday afternoon that we popped in for drinks. Inside and..."

Morgs71

"Nice venue, not too noisy at lunch time when we were there.Several lunch time specials for $18.Tempura fish with potato salad,..."

Affogato Addiction

"Saturday steak was really tasty and good price.. 35$ includes house wine 🍷.. will be back for sure! The sourdough with garlic herbs butter was..."

Kepikkecil

"Lo and behold— I stumbled upon this weird little pub on a random weekend. Atmosphere: 0. Service 10/10. Menu was limited but hot damn, everything..."

Jason Lim

"Fantastic place for drinks after work - friendly staff but it does get quite busy after 5pm, so if you have any birthdays/farewells/friday after work..."

Smilepichu

"Great local pub. We came here for a photo shot. Everything looked so good and very photogenic! Afterwards, we ate it all, it was so good. I..."

Split The Bill

"Now i won't review this place as a pub, because the dining room is set aside as a small restaurant. The prices are restaurant equivalent, and the..."

Tasting Notes Melbourne

"Always walking past this place and it's always full. So one Friday when we felt like pub food we thought why not?! Its pub food with a nice upgrade,..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"I absolutely love this pub. A great, relaxed feel, a great wine list and delicious food. Everything here is really great and they take bookings too...."

KnowingMelbourne

"The Lincoln was a delight. Awesome pub we just could not believe we hadn't visited before. Everyone behind the was knowledgeable and very nice. Good..."

Melbourne Epicure

"As part of a food photography course we were taken to the Lincoln to shoot some of their dishes (which we then ate). I was pleasantly surprised at..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"YUM! Really impressed with our visit to The Lincoln. Everything we ordered was delicious, great quality and super appetising to look at. Gotta love a..."

RoxyMaxwell

"Really fantastic food! We had the cheese and onion croquetta which were amazing and the house made prawn cracker with crab and the trumpet with..."

Paul Roberts

"Brought my parents for dinner. Mum can be a tightwad and often says things like "I could make this at home" (although she's often right) but she..."

Kate

"Came here for a Scarf dinner tonight on a coolish Melbourne evening. This was the best of the five Scarf dinners I'd been to previously and my..."

Two Sheds

"DO: The pork tonkatsu, fish, mussels and fried chicken starters. DON'T: Forget about the beers and wines. Pretty good selection...."

David Food Leasing

"Yummy beer and super yummy food too. I had a delicious cauliflower salad. There was a fun vibe. Good service, very friendly staff :) cute tunes..."

Mira Oo

"My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day, it was our second visit. Our first impression of the place was positive, so we thought we'd visit..."

Dee Ignacio

"Enjoyed a great lunch with a starter of cured meets, then a beautifully cooked rump steak medium rare cut in slivers. Then we had a cheeseboard for..."

Bob Sharon

"Came here last Monday for a long lunch with friends.The service throughout the day was great - super friendly and very knowledgeable by all of..."

Nat Mac

"Really nice food, just perfect week night dinner or friday drinks. We liked the ambience. Recommended for a group of friends seeking a casual jolly..."

TPD

"More of a gastropub than a corner drinking hole, the Lincoln does slightly more complex food, executed well. It's still not too fancy but is more..."

Fiona

"Came here for a mid-week boozy lunch and was pleasantly-well-more-than-usually-surprised. The menu here is somewhat eclectic, and the cultural origin..."

C

"Excellent well crafted fine dining dishes by The Lincoln team. Had the half Lincoln - chef's choice of 5 dishes $45pp and left w a big smile! Tasted..."

J88

"Came for a work lunch of over 10 people. Had the fish n chips. It was a decent sized portion. The fish was piping hot which was a pleasant suprise..."

Blueberrypie

"Surprised how good this place was. Lovely food, nice wine menu, you should definitely give this place a try. Friendly staff too. We'll be back...."

Steve Mackenzie

"Amazing food! Came here for a drink expecting bar food to be served. But the quality of food that just kept coming out of the kitchen was phenomenal...."

Ryan Teo

"Just had Sunday lunch at The Lincoln. Food was great, service friendly, only downside they were really quiet, undeservedly so! We had a selection of..."

DAVJ

"Winter is here. And it has hit with such a cold vengeance that I find myself with a constant craving for either piping hot noodles or a hearty,..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Second visit to the Lincoln and it was just a good as the first. Intimate pub that is really inviting and food that goes above and beyond pub..."

Dos Delish

"What makes a great pub? Is it great food? The warm atmosphere? The beer line up? The welcoming staff?. A trip to The Lincoln Hotel in Carlton had me..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Hotel Lincoln is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs. It's been on the same spot now for 162 years and some of the patrons have been going there literally..."

Food Lover

"MoVida Aqui’s ex-manager, Iain Ling has taken over historic Carlton pub, Hotel Lincoln. While the iconic pub’s architectural features have..."

Gastrology

"When you walk into The Lincoln itâ€™s immediately got that beloved local pub vibe â€“ brimming with regulars enjoying after work drinks at..."

Nic Cril

"We are so spoilt in Melbourne. Here "pub food™ usually means carefully prepared burgers, amazing steaks and locally sourced, fresh ingredients...."

Champagne And Chips

"Would I go back? Yes. Yes. Yes. The food was surprising and delicious, service was friendly, and both were enjoyed in a relaxed environment. I..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"Might be the best pub food I've ever had, my top 3 pubs being this, Builders Arms Hotel, and Marquis of Lorne. "The Lincoln" , an 8 course set menu..."

Simon Ck

"Hotel Lincoln (sometimes known as The Lincoln) in Carlton is one of the oldest pubs in Melbourne. Its most recent incarnation has turned it into a..."

MEL: HOT OR NOT

"Can you fall in love with a pub? I think I have. This has been our local for years however we went rarely in the past as the place was dull and..."

Graham

"Jury is out for me, wanted to love it, did enjoy elements of it, but as a whole it kinda left me wanting. Maybe the menu choices we had weren't quite..."

Stephen Raphael

"A great place very impressed loved..."

Food 2 Run

"After a recent late lunch at the Lincoln, I can state that it has made a deserved returned to my radar...The greatest change is in the kitchen and..."

DeOriginalOne

"...the service is top notch, the food is stellar - and they do the most amazing charcuterie and steaks you could ever hope for. The Head Chef is Ross..."

Dining Nirvana

"I don't think I have ever had a bad time at Hotel Lincoln and I have certainly never had a bad meal there. Around since the 1850′s Hotel Lincoln is..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Cute location away from bustle of Lygon. Fantastic food and professional service. Love..."

Ashley

"You can thank/blame the duck enabler for this one. I had heard through the twitters that Hotel Lincoln had a duck pie on the menu, so on a Friday..."

Cloudcontrol

"My brother and his wife just had their first child recently so weren't able to make it to my birthday dinner proper. Dad suggested having another (!)..."

Gem

"What a great place to visit, the food is fantastic, the atmosphere is friendly and the service is $&@$&..."

Chris Smid

"100% 10 out of 10. Absolutely brilliant. Best service, great atmosphere and the food ........... words will not do justice. Gnocchi was superb. We'll..."

Eastie

"Very good. Enjoyed eating here last night, all four of us had different dishes, all cooked very well and constructed from good..."

Lisa

"My local is a pub with history, tales to tell and a surprise that never fails to impress my friends when I invite them over for a meal. The..."

Peter Eerden

"Very pleasant - bit noisy - but staff are friendly - kitchen busy - but kept the standards very high. Popular and cheery - parking was better than..."

Eton's Mess

"Had the wagyu bresaola - amazing. Duck rilette - incredible. Wagyu eye fillet main - best steak I've ever had. The thrice cooked chips were perfectly..."

Timothy Roberts

"Often go here for lunch, varied menu- quite a big meal if you are only after something small! Always really good service and great for a drink after..."

Claire

"Great food, great service, shame about the music. Had a great meal here earlier this week. Can't fault the service - the waitress was on the ball and..."

Leanne Hallowell

"Lovely Experience. Lovely bar with lots of wood panels and a kind of art deco feel. Come here for the steaks! The cuts are very good quality and well..."

SweetFaces

"Pub food with finesse. Did not visit the restaurant this time, chose to eat some food at the bar instead. We were not disappointed. Restaurant menu..."

Vivien Simon

"Amazing. Could not fault this dining experience even a little bit. We had entrees of zucchini flowers, smoked salmon and field mushrooms, and all..."

Nickers

"Great food, great pub. For a number of reasons, the husband & I haven't been out much without toddler in tow lately, but we jumped at the chance of..."

Vee Visits

"One of Melbourne's best gastronomic pubs, fabulous food, great service, highly..."

Ian Macdonald

"The Hotel Lincoln is very unassuming from the outside but really something else from within. It has a very extensive wine list and impressive food..."

Iceman

"Love it. I have eaten in the formal dining area a number of times now, and it never fails to impress. Most recently, the dining room has been..."

Ambra

"Not what you'd expect from the outside. From the outside, the Hotel Lincoln looks like nothing much: one of those old-fashioned pubs found on almost..."

Bonnie

"Quality food, generous servings. A great all-rounder and, given the quality and huge servings, pretty good value too. The grilled tuna steak was..."

Nom Nom Nom

"Wonderful little pub with oodles of character and old taste. A good selection tasty beers on tap & hearty pub meals (won’t go in for the Barra..."

Tushar Kelkar

"Service was really good, food was the type my mum use to cook back in the UK. Only downside was the UK draft beer was way to cold. Brits love there..."

Steve King

"Amazing place with an amazing atmosphere. They have a great selection of beers and even better food. I had the Sherlock Holmes Pork Ribs and it was..."

Virain de Mel

"Fantastic food with great prices and huge portions! Friendly accommodating staff, cute interior decor and nice selection of drinks on..."

Sionainne Costello

"Consistently good and cozy English pub. Can't ask for more; good food, good beer and good service. Lady was cheerfully checking everybody's Vax cert..."

Ching Jin Tee

"I got myself Scotch Fillet Steak 🥩 served with chips, salad and mash potato 🥔 Friendly service, tasty..."

Avissa Suseno

"Great British Pub with delicious food and drinks . The daily roasts are always fantastic and the Parma as great too. They have some great British..."

Andy Wilk

"After going down the stairs below street level you will feel transported to a old London pub. It's warm and welcoming, the staff are bright and..."

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