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The Best Restaurants in Toorak

By Best Restaurants
Published 23 February 2026
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Photography: Courtesy of Oriental Teahouse Chapel Street

Toorak has a reputation for elegance and its restaurant scene lives up to the postcode. This prestigious suburb blends European sophistication with Melbourne’s trademark creativity, resulting in restaurants that feel refined, welcoming and effortlessly stylish. Whether you’re celebrating a special moment, catching up with friends or simply treating yourself because you can, Toorak offers dining that feels elevated without ever feeling pretentious.

Expect menus that champion premium ingredients, from beautifully cooked seafood to delicate pastas, chargrilled meats, seasonal vegetables and desserts that taste as luxurious as they look. Many kitchens take inspiration from Italian, French and modern Australian influences, delivering dishes that balance comfort with craftsmanship. You’ll also find sleek wine bars, all-day cafés with serious culinary ambitions and intimate neighbourhood spots that keep locals coming back.

Toorak’s restaurant personality is defined by quality, thoughtful service, elegant interiors and food that feels both familiar and special. It’s the kind of suburb where a quick lunch can feel like a little holiday and dinner often becomes an experience worth savouring.

Where to Find the Best Restaurants in Toorak?

To help you explore the crème de la crème, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants in Toorak. Venues that deliver sophistication, flavour and the kind of hospitality that makes every meal feel like an occasion.

  • Cecconi's Toorak

    Level 1, 489 Toorak Road, Toorak

    Cecconi’s is a Melbourne institution, renowned for its upscale Italian dining, impeccable service and timeless elegance. The menu champions house-made pasta, premium produce and refined flavours, plated with sophistication yet rooted in tradition. Expect standout seafood, slow-cooked meats and desserts worth saving room for. The dining room is moody, intimate and beautifully designed, making it ideal for special occasions, business meals or indulgent evenings. Cecconi’s delivers consistency, class and culinary craftsmanship at every turn.

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  • Cucina Toorak

    472 Toorak Road, Toorak

    Cucina Toorak serves refined Italian dishes that celebrate tradition, quality produce and elegant execution. Handmade pasta, perfectly seared seafood, rich sauces and woodfired elements form the heart of the menu, supported by an impressive wine list. The interior blends contemporary luxury with traditional European warmth, bringing you an elevated experience with charm. Service is polished without being stiff, making every visit feel like a special occasion. Cucina Toorak is perfect for romantic dinners, gatherings and long lunches that linger well into the afternoon.

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  • Romeo's Toorak

    450 Toorak Road, Toorak Village, Toorak

    Romeo's of Toorak brings classic Italian hospitality to one of Melbourne’s most refined suburbs, offering traditional plates packed with flavour and heart. From silky pasta to expertly grilled meats, the menu is familiar and comforting in the best possible way. The space is warm and bustling, balancing family-friendly energy with an elegant aesthetic. With generous servings, friendly staff and a wine list that loves Italian varietals, Romeo's is a reliable go-to for satisfying dining with friends, family or your next date night.

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  • Bistro Thierry

    511 Malvern Rd, Toorak

    There's a little bit of France in Toorak and you'll find it at Bistro Thierry. From the black-and-white striped awnings, to the French wait staff and the guillotine-style bread board at the bar, you're in for a real Gallic experience. The menu offers you the essential escargot and steak-frites dishes, but there's also surprisingly modern items like Moroccan tagine with couscous and smoked salmon with Persian fetta.

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  • Oriental Tea House, Chapel Street

    455 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    A Chapel Street stalwart, at the Oriental Tea House diners enjoy fast and flavourful yum cha while sipping from a selection of hand-blended teas. Old-world grandeur is fused with a modern aesthetic at the original outpost of this famous tea house, where hungry diners enjoy soups, dumplings and vegetables. This dual-level eatery also doubles as a retail store, where guests can pick up tea, tea pots and even frozen dim sum for an Oriental Tea House feast right at home.

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  • Astoria Bar Ke Grill

    302 Toorak Road, South Yarra
    Astoria Bar & Grill blends urban style with classic grillhouse charm, located in the heart of Melbourne. The kitchen champions high-quality cuts, cooked over open flame and paired with bold, indulgent sides. Signature dishes include scotch fillet with green peppercorn sauce, grilled king prawns, and duck fat chips. The wine list showcases Australian standouts, while the cocktail menu ranges from smoky to citrus-forward. Warm timber and moody lighting set the tone for everything from long business lunches to romantic dinners. Astoria is where precision cooking meets contemporary Melbourne dining.
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  • Mosaic Melbourne

    304 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    Mosaic blends Middle Eastern flavours with modern flair, creating colourful dishes designed for sharing and savouring. With tradition and passion at the heart of Mosaic, guests can expect smoky dips, chargrilled skewers, spiced meats, fresh salads and slow-cooked specialties layered with aromatics. Interiors are warm, textured and inviting, featuring earthy tones that suit the culture and cuisine perfectly. The atmosphere is lively yet intimate, ideal for groups, date nights or relaxed feasting. With bold flavours and generous hospitality, Mosaic brings soulful dining to the heart of Melbourne.

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  • Le Melt

    475 Toorak Road, Toorak

    Le Melt turns grilled cheese on its head with a menu that’s equal parts nostalgic hug and flavour adventure. Think oozy layers of melted cheese paired with luxe fillings, matched with thick, creamy smoothies that elevate every bite. The space has a relaxed, contemporary vibe, perfect for casual catch-ups, laid-back lunches or squeezing in a snack between errands. Service is friendly and unfussy, and the atmosphere is filled with the irresistible aroma of toasty goodness. It’s a simple concept executed with confidence, big flavour and plenty of cheesey joy.

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  • Monkey Bean Cafe

    475 Toorak Road, Toorak

    Monkey Bean is a friendly, relaxed cafe that is livening up Toorak Road. Teapots and cups line the walls of the intimate space, where diners perch on low stools at small round tables. Along with good coffee and the usual breakfast/lunch suspects, homemade sweet treats are not to be missed. Look out for fruit tarts, freshly baked cookies and generously iced cupcakes.

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  • Thai@Toorak

    517 Toorak Rd, Toorak

    Thai@Toorak offers an authentic Thai dining experience in the heart of Toorak. Embracing the four fundamental elements of Thai cuisine spice from chillies, sour from tamarind and citrus, sweet from palm sugar, and salty from fish sauce the restaurant presents a traditional Southeast Asian hospitality. The menu features favourites like panang curry, pad thai, pad kee mao, and various grilled dishes. For diners seeking genuine Thai flavours and a warm welcome, Thai@Toorak is the perfect destination.

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