Albert Park Restaurants at a Glance
- Date night: Misuzu’s
- Budget bite: Little Buddha
- Local favourite: Misuzu’s
- Something different: Bakini
Best Restaurants in Albert Park (2026)
Choosing where to eat in Albert Park depends on the night. With 54 restaurants spanning 13 cuisines, you could eat somewhere different every week for 13 months and still have places left to try.
49 have confirmed street addresses. 3 have listed phone numbers. No restaurant has paid to appear on this list.
Cuisine Breakdown
Albert Park covers 13 distinct cuisine types:
| Cuisine | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Italian | 8 |
| Japanese | 4 |
| Thai | 3 |
| French | 2 |
| Indian | 2 |
| Chicken | 1 |
| Portuguese | 1 |
| Croatian | 1 |
| Sushi | 1 |
| Vietnamese | 1 |
Restaurants with Full Details
#1 Misuzu’s — 3 Victoria Avenue
Japanese | ★ 4.7/5 (558 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: This warmly lit spot with wood accents & coloured window decorations serves inventive Japanese food. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
558 Google reviews and a 4.7 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “We had a lovely lunch at Misuzu’s and really enjoyed the experience. We sat outside with our dog, which made it even more relaxing and enjoyable. The food was fresh, well prepared,…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 Italian Artisans — 135 Victoria Avenue
Italian | ★ 4.6/5 (611 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Italian Artisans earns its crowd the honest way — through the food. The pasta is made in the building — you can usually see it happening if you sit near the kitchen. The sauce has the depth that only comes from time, not shortcuts. The test of a restaurant is whether you think about it the next day. Italian Artisans passes.
Rated 4.6 by 611 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “Husband and I have come here to celebrate our wedding anniversary two years in a row, as its become one of our favourite restaurants to visit together. The quality of the ingredien…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Brother Shota — 125 Victoria Avenue
Japanese | ★ 4.5/5 (413 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: There are flashier places on Victoria Avenue. There is nothing more reliable than Brother Shota. The rice is the tell. Most places get the fish right but serve it on forgettable rice. Here, the rice matters. The test of a restaurant is whether you think about it the next day. Brother Shota passes.
Rated 4.5 by 413 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: *“Great atmosphere. The moment we walked in we felt calmer and open. Great decor.
We ordered food around 2ish pm and the waitress forgot to put in our order and we waited almost unt…”*
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Chez Bagou — 132 Bridport Street
French | ★ 4.7/5 (279 reviews)
What makes it great: Chez Bagou treats French like it matters. Because it does. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
279 people have reviewed Chez Bagou on Google. The average sits at 4.7. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Visited for lunch on a weekend and tried a number of dishes. The French onion soup was tasty with the melty cheese but preferred if the bread was not completely soaked and soggy. T…”
Hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-18:00+ | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Village Wine Bar — 117 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Italian
What makes it great: The queue outside Village Wine Bar tells you everything before you walk in. There is a reason half of Melbourne’s Italian restaurants reference their nonna. This one actually cooks like she is in the kitchen. The menu changes. The quality does not.
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 | Phone: +61 3 9910 6981 | Website: Village Wine Bar
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar — 454 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
the food
What makes it great: Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar is what happens when a kitchen stops trying to impress and starts trying to be good. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-23:00 | Phone: +61 3 9867 4466 | Website: Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Nando’s — 285 Bay Street
Chicken
What makes it great: Ask anyone on Bay Street where to eat and Nando’s comes up before you finish the question. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
Phone: +61 3 9646 0900 | Website: Nando’s
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#8 Dalmatino — 280 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Croatian
What makes it great: Dalmatino has been doing this since before Albert Park got its reputation. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
Website: Dalmatino
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#9 Ricardo’s Trattoria — 99 Dundas Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (494 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Rustic Italian dishes in a light, enduring venue with a framed Mona Lisa print over the fireplace. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
494 Google reviews and a 4.6 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “The atmosphere and table presentation are nice. But in terms of taste it’s a 3.5/10 the pastas are average. We enjoyed the environment, but I wouldn’t come back. The staff try to l…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Ricardo’s Trattoria | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#10 Mediterraneo Charcoal Restaurant — 116 Bridport St, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (707 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Meat, seafood and gluten-free dishes in a glass-front, compact grill with wicker chairs and a patio. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
707 Google reviews and a 4.6 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “As Coeliac diners, finding a restaurant that offers the safety and ability to relax and thoroughly enjoy a meal with no caution is utterly amazing, and unfortunately hard to find a…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Mediterraneo Charcoal Restaurant | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#11 Farmer’s Daughters — 95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (1,925 reviews) | $$$
What makes it great: Eco-chic venue with a deli & rooftop bar offering seasonal menus with area-sourced ingredients. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
1,925 Google reviews and a 4.5 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “Wow. Not much else to say. As soon as we arrived until we left the service was amazing. Our server Nick was funny and friendly and incredible. The food was also sensational. This i…”
Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.
Website: Farmer’s Daughters | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#12 The Albert Park Hotel — 85 Dundas Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (771 reviews) | $
What makes it great: Contemporary Chinese food in a stylish restored 1883 pub with upstairs lounge & expansive atrium. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
771 Google reviews and a 4.3 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: *“We went for a Sunday roast lunch, with a Cantonese twist, at Albert Park Hotel.
This is actually my second time dining at this venue and both times the food was very good.
Firstl…”*
Prices here are honest — you eat well and the bill does not punish you for it.
Website: The Albert Park Hotel | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#13 The Graham Hotel — 97 Graham St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (671 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Perennial, stylish gastropub with a front bar serving classic local dishes, beer & wine. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
The 4.6/5 Google rating (671 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Lovely, relaxed location for sitting outside on a warm summer eve and a smart, friendly restaurant inside, with the bar area being more informal. Very professional service in all a…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Graham Hotel | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#14 The Sandbar — 175B Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.1/5 (1,729 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Informal beachside eatery for breakfast & lunch, plus private cocktail events in the evening. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
1,729 Google reviews and a 4.1 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “My partner and I had our engagement party at the Sandbar over the weekend. It was truly magical, we couldn’t have asked for a better night! Callum and the rest of the team were abs…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Sandbar | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#15 Ragazzi — 165 Mills Street
Italian
What makes it great: The menu at Ragazzi is shorter than most. That is not a weakness. The espresso at the end of the meal is not an afterthought here. Neither is the bread. Worth crossing Albert Park for. Worth crossing Melbourne for, honestly.
Hours: Mo-Su 16:30-22:00
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#16 The Guilty Moose — 143 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (621 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Every suburb has one restaurant that defines it. In Albert Park, the argument starts with The Guilty Moose. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. Not the flashiest option in Albert Park. Possibly the best.
The 4.5/5 Google rating (621 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: *“The mild spice of Baghdad eggs paired excellently with a milkshake. Both delicious.
The gentleman working the counter was both chill and polite, while service was swift and profes…”*
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Guilty Moose | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#17 La Baia Bar Cucina — 16/123 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (194 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: The first thing you notice at La Baia Bar Cucina is the bread basket arriving before you have ordered anything else. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. Come once for curiosity. Come back because the food demands it.
The 4.4/5 Google rating (194 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “I’ve been here before when it was a Thai restaurant but this was the first time trying it after changing hands and becoming Italian. It’s in a perfect spot with easy parking and s…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: La Baia Bar Cucina | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#18 Atta Restaurant — 159/161 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (867 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Atta Restaurant fills up on weeknights. That is the real test of a restaurant. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. The menu changes. The quality does not.
867 people have reviewed Atta Restaurant on Google. The average sits at 4.5. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Atta is perfect for upscale Indian dining, offering a beautifully elevated take on classic flavours. We started with the dahi kebab, reshami, and the standout Sikandari Raan—each e…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Atta Restaurant | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#19 Pizzingrillo — 273 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
the food
What makes it great: Pizzingrillo is what happens when a kitchen stops trying to impress and starts trying to be good. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#20 Koji Sushi — 10 Queen Road
Sushi
What makes it great: Koji Sushi has been doing this since before Albert Park got its reputation. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
All Other Restaurants in Albert Park
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Little Buddha | Thai | 5 Armstrong Street |
| The Roti Man | Indian | 10-12 Armstrong Street |
| Victorian Wine Centre Wine bar & bottle shop | — | 20-22 Armstrong Street, Middle Park |
| Ricardo’s | Italian | 99 Dundas Place |
| moonfishh | Japanese | 101 Bridport Street |
| Saigon Sen | Vietnamese | 85 Victoria Avenue |
| dami dami | Asian | 99 Victoria Avenue |
| Lina’s | French | 114 Bridport Street |
| eis | Japanese | 188 Bridport Street |
| basilico | Italian | 180 Bridport Street |
| Favori | Pizza | 153 Victoria Avenue |
| Scarpetta | Italian | 149 Victoria Avenue |
| atta | Indian | 159-161 Victoria Avenue |
| Charm | Thai | 173 Victoria Avenue |
| Third Wave | American | 181 Victoria Avenue |
| Mera Albert Park | — | 149 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia |
| Monti Food and Wine | — | 315 Montague St, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia |
| Wally’s Albert Park | — | 67 Cardigan Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia |
| Rebello - A Slice of Italy | — | 36A Mills St, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia |
| Freyja | — | 477 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| The Vincent Bistro and Wine Bar | — | 111 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia |
| Leaps and Bounds Albert Park | — | 84 Bridport St, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia |
| The Point Restaurant | — | Aquatic Drive |
| Sun Kitchen | — | 9 Aquatic Drive |
| Carousel Restaurant & Bar | — | 22 Aughtie Drive |
| Lord Cardigan | — | 59 Cardigan Place |
| The Victor Wine Room | — | 67 Cardigan Place |
| mediterraneo | — | 116 Bridport Street |
| Venus & Co | — | 183 Victoria Avenue |
| Tacco & Tosca | Italian | — |
| Pacific Rim | Thai | — |
| Bakini | Italian | — |
| Jishan Garden | — | — |
| Pipis Kiosk | — | — |
How This Data Works
Every restaurant listed comes from OpenStreetMap — a collaborative mapping project maintained by volunteers worldwide. Data is verified by local contributors who walk the streets of Albert Park.
Limitations: Some newer restaurants may not yet be mapped. Hours and phone numbers may change. Call ahead for reservations.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
