Where Melbourne's chefs, critics and people who'd know actually eat

Which restaurants in Melbourne do chefs, critics and people who'd know recommend most? Embla (8), Flower Drum Restaurant Melbourne (7) and France-Soir (6) — the number is how many named people have recommended each one on the record.

Every recommendation here came out of somebody's mouth on the record — a chef naming a restaurant they don't own, a critic on their day off, a regular who has been going for years. We collect them, attribute them, and link the source so you can hear it yourself.

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8 people who'd know recommend Embla

Melbourne · 2026-10-26

Where Almay Jordaan actually eats in Melbourne

chef & co-owner, Neighbourhood Wine (Melbourne) · 2026-10-26

7 people who'd know recommend Flower Drum Restaurant Melbourne

Melbourne · 2026-10-12

Where Sofia Levin actually eats in Melbourne

MasterChef Australia judge, food & travel writer · 2026-10-26

6 people who'd know recommend France-Soir

South Yarra · 2026-10-03

Where Victor Liong actually eats in Melbourne

chef-owner, Lee Ho Fook (Melbourne) · 2026-10-26

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