The best dining deals in Melbourne & Victoria

Discover the best dining deals in Melbourne right now, from discounted fine dining experiences in the CBD to cheap eats and two-for-one specials.

From inner-city restaurants and neighbourhood favourites to regional wineries and immersive food experiences, RACV Members can enjoy excellent dining deals across Melbourne and Victoria.

Download the RACV App to access reduced‑price gift cards and exclusive offers.

Savings at a wide range of eateries

RACV Members can save up to 20 per cent (up to $25) or enjoy 2‑for‑1 offers at hundreds of restaurants and cafés across Melbourne and Australia‑wide. To find dining offers in the RACV App*:

1. Open the app and tap the Near me icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. From the drop‑down menu in the top left corner, select Dining to see nearby restaurant offers.

You can also browse dining offers another way:

1. Tap the Benefits icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Browse by category and select Food & dining to discover discounted food and drink tours, tastings and eGift cards.

RACV App dining deals for Melbourne

Melbourne's reputation as a food capital is well earned, and RACV dining deals span everything from casual bites to fine dining.

Multicultural dining

Melbourne's multicultural dining scene is to di(n)e for. Visit the RACV App for discounted e-gift cards or dining discounts to a wide range of Melbourne restaurants, from Italian to Indian.

Italian

• Bottega (CBD) - modern Italian in an elegant restaurant, specialising in handmade pasta
• Al Dente (Carlton) - choose between Sapori, a classic trattoria, and Enoteca, a minimalist space
• Caffé E Cucina (South Yarra) - refined Italian cuisine in an intimate, low-lit restaurant
• Copycat Bar & Restaurant (Elsternwick) - Italian-inspired dining with signature cocktails
• Dawson (Kew) - woodfired pizza, handmade pasta, steak and more
• Farro (Hawthorn, Moonee Ponds, Fitzroy, Thornbury, Windsor) - sourdough pizza and fresh pasta made with organic spelt flour
• Renzo's Bar (Docklands) - waterfront Italian restaurant and cafe with classic dishes
• Vivace Ristorante (Brighton) - upscale Italian dishes with quality wines and cocktails
• La Camera Southgate (Southbank) - traditional Italian dishes
• Il Gambero on the Park (Carlton) - thin-crust pizza, plus pasta and other Italian dishes
• Scugnizzo Ristorante (CBD) - casual, all-day trattoria.

European

• Movida (CBD) - Spanish aperitivos, tapas, raciones (large share-plates) and postre (desserts)
• Crossley St Catina (CBD) - Spanish dishes with local Australian produce in a laneway eatery
• L'Hotel Gitan (Prahran) - modern French food in an art deco restaurant-bar
• Bistro Gitan (South Yarra) - contemporary French bistro with Spanish, Italian and Mediterranean influences
• Frederic Bistro (Richmond) - European-style restaurant with uncomplicated fare.

Asian

• RuYi Modern Chinese (CBD) - authentic Chinese dishes in a hip, minimalist restaurant
• Taxi Kitchen (CBD) - Australian-Asian fusion restaurant on Melbourne's Federation Square
• Tian38 (CBD) - Singaporean Chinese fare and cocktails
• Dessous (CBD) - Thai restaurant and cocktail bar
• Blondie Bar (Southbank) - dumplings, Korean chicken, bao buns and more
• Kumo Izakaya (Brunswick East) - Japanese neo-izakaya restaurant with a full range of drinks
• Luxsmith (Seddon) - Vietnamese and Thai-inspired modern Asian cuisine
• Ming Dining (CBD) - modern Asian dining.

Indian

• Delhi Streets (CBD) - authentic Indian street food in a bright, cheerful venue
• Gaylord Indian Restaurant (Docklands) - luxe curry house with a tandoori clay oven
• Chilli India (various locations) - authentic Indian cuisine
• Kathmandu Cottage (West Melbourne) - Nepalese and Indian dishes.

The Americas

• Carlos Cantina (Blackburn, Boronia, Croydon) - Tex-Mex cuisine (think fajitas, nachos and margs).
• Taco Bill (multiple CBD locations) - Australian-Mexican eatery
• Palermo (CBD) - Argentinian grilled cuisine with a contemporary Italian twist, plus traditional wines
• San Telmo (CBD) - Argentinian steakhouse with parrilla charcoal cooking.

Middle Eastern

• Rumi (Brunswick East) - Middle Eastern dining in a warm, welcoming restaurant
• Agraba (North Melbourne) - Lebanese small plates, wraps and lamb skewers
• Errol's (North Melbourne) - Italian and Lebanese cafe.

African

• Nyala African Restaurant (Fitzroy) - specialises in Ethiopian cuisine.

Casual and pub dining

If casual dining is more your style, the RACV App delivers on discounted gift cards to classic pubs, modern Aussie restaurants and brewery bites.

Pubs and breweries

• Plough Hotel (Footscray) - modern Australian pub fare with local ingredients
• The Fox Hotel (Collingwood) - lovely converted pub with a comprehensive food menu
• The Rainbow Hotel (Fitzroy) - pub grub and craft beer on tap in a 150+ year old venue
• The Vic Hotel (Footscray) - classic pub with hearty food and sports TVs
• Windsor Alehouse (Windsor) - pub classics with a rotating craft beer menu
• East of Everything (Hawthorn East) - craft beer pub with delicious snacks
• Bad Shepherd Brewing Co (Cheltenham) - craft beers and comfort food.

• The Nixon Hotel (Docklands) - pub classics and sports TV

Bistros and casual restaurants

• Madonna Electric (Brunswick) - pizza, small plates and cocktails in a fun, welcoming venue
• Red Sparrow Pizza (Collingwood) - vegan pizzeria and rooftop bar
• Republica (St Kilda) - beachfront modern Australian dining suitable for a range of tastes
• Squires Loft (Camberwell, Diamond Creek) - iconic steak restaurant that's not too high-end
• Brown Cow (Hampton) - modern Australian cafe-restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Heide Kitchen (Bulleen) - modern Australian restaurant opposite the Heide Museum of Modern Art
• Hunter & Barrel (Ringwood) - steak restaurant with a coal grill and spit rotisserie
• Slices (Caroline Springs, Keilor) - pasta and pizzas, local meats and fresh seafood.

Plus, RACV Members enjoy discounts off their final bill to restaurants like:

• Pancake Parlour (CBD) - the famous Aussie pancake restaurant
• San Churro (various locations) - chocolateria serving hot drinks and sweet treats
• Mofo Burgers (Carlton) - comfort food classics like burgers, HSPs and shakes
• The Essence at Melbourne Marriott Hotel (CBD) - contemporary bistro meals
• Mister Munro Restaurant and Bar (CBD) - elevated pub meals in a classy space
• The Oak Room Restaurant (CBD) - delicious cocktails and casual bites

Cafes and bakeries

RACV App dining deals aren't limited to formal sit-down meals. Popular cafes and bakeries you can get discounted e-gift cards too include:

• Liminal (CBD) - modern, minimalist cafe open for breakfast and lunch
• Rustica Sourdough (South Yarra) - artisinal bakery with an onsite cafe
• Major Mitchell (Carnegie) - cafe with all-day breakfast, lunch from 11am, and a range of drinks
• Soulpod Cafe (Croydon South) - organic cafe with an emphasis on plant-based ingredients
• Square One (Cremorne) - coffee roaster and cafe with a hyper-seasonal menu.

Sweet tooths can also enjoy savings at Le Petit Gateau patisserie in the CBD, with 10 per cent off small and large cakes.

Plus, RACV Members enjoy discounts off their final bill to restaurants like:

• Merriment Cafe (CBD) - stylish, minimalist cafe
• Capri Cafe & Lounge (Docklands) - modern Melbourne-style breakfast and lunch
• Port Bistro at Dorsett Melbourne (CBD) - breakfast buffets
• Time Out Fed Square (CBD) - casual, central cafe serving small and large meals
• Little Cupcakes (CBD) - buy one get one free (main menu items).

Fine dining

Search for discounted e-gift cards on fine dining restaurants in Melbourne on the RACV App, such as:

• Hazel (CBD) - high-end Australian grill with seasonal produce
• Beverly (South Yarra) - rooftop restaurant with seasonally curated, Californian-inspired dining
• Cerberus Beach House (Black Rock) - elegant seafood restaurant with ocean views
• The Meat & Vine Co (Chadstone, Hawthorn East, Southbank, South Yarra) - Afro-centric fine dining with quality steaks as the stand-out feature
• Mr McCracken (Essendon Fields) - fine dining and wine bar.

Plus, RACV Members enjoy discounts off their final bill to restaurants like:

• Strato Melbourne (Southbank) - rooftop lounge and fine dining restaurant.

Wine bars and cocktail bars

After a tipple? Let the RACV App lead you to discounted e-gift cards at:

• Fable (CBD) - rooftop cocktail bar with classy bar snacks and a fine dining menu
• Bar None (Hawthorn East) - low-lit cocktail lounge, speakeasy-style
• Rosalita's (Hawthorn) - takeaway craft beer and low-intervention wine
• Olympia Wine (Oakleigh) - lively rooftop wine bar with share plates and a feed-me menu
• Running Postman Wine Bar (Camberwell) - wine bar with seasonal modern dishes.

Plus, RACV Members enjoy discounts off their final bill to restaurants like:

• Transit Rooftop Bar (CBD) - rooftop bar serving city views and stylish cocktails.

Food experiences and tours

Beyond restaurants, the RACV App unlocks savings on memorable food and drink experiences.

Don't miss out on brunch with a view at the Afloat Bottomless Brunch: a two-hour cruise along the Yarra River with a feast of brunch foods and an indulgent drinks selection.

Enjoy discounted food tours, such as the Walking Melbourne Dumpling Tour, Melbourne Coffee Walking Tour and Melbourne Chocolate Tour and Tasting.

Got a sweet tooth? RACV Members save 10 per cent on small and large cakes from Le Petit Gâteau patisserie.

For RACV Members who are hands-on food lovers, Otao Kitchen Cooking Experiences offers an engaging way to learn new skills, while Victorian Farmers Direct provides 10 per cent off your first delivery of fresh local produce.