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The Best Set Menus in Melbourne for $75 or Under
The greatest way to dine right now? Trying all the amazingly valued (and magically delicious) set menus in Melbourne.
Melbourne knows how to do a good set menu — and you don’t need to spend big to eat brilliantly. From weekday lunches that feel like a steal to banquet-style feasts made for groups, these under-$75 picks serve serious flavour, generous portions and plenty of bang for your buck.
Whether you’re chasing a midweek date-night deal, a long lunch with friends or a feed-me menu that does the thinking for you, these are the best-value set menus to book across the CBD and beyond.
Disuko
Disuko brings a hit of late-night Tokyo energy to Bourke Street, all neon glow, vinyl beats and Japanese-leaning comfort dishes made for sharing. Their $60 weekday two-course lunch, complete with a glass of wine, is one of the CBD’s sharpest deals — a tidy lineup of seasonal plates that balance freshness, flavour and a little playfulness. Fast, fun and polished, it’s the kind of city lunch that turns an ordinary afternoon into something brighter.
Level 3/59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
$65 Weekday Lunch Set Menu at Marmelo
At Marmelo, lunch is elevated to an art form. Their $65 weekday set menu is a heartfelt celebration of simplicity done exquisitely well—think Baker Bleu sourdough with Coppertree Farm butter, followed by a punchy octopus gilda. For mains, choose between eye fillet with anchovy butter and fried egg or market fish in caldo verde with chouriço. Add earthy collard greens, soft egg, and potato crisps, and you’ve got pure midday poetry.
Ground Floor/130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The $59 Two-Course Lunch Menu at Cecconi’s
Cecconi’s Toorak makes weekday lunch feel like a small luxury, without the big-ticket spend. The $59 two-course lunch (Tuesday to Saturday) delivers Italian charm in a polished, 60s-inspired setting, with a seasonal menu built around the greatest hits: handmade pasta, seafood and bistecca, served with that effortless Cecconi’s ease.
Sitchu Tip: For dessert? The iconic chocolate fondant with feuilletine crunch and fior di latte gelato is a genuine must.
Level 1, 489 Toorak Road, Toorak
Auterra
Sundays at Auterra turn a simple lunch into something memorable. Their $70 seasonal set menu moves through a series of finely tuned plates — clever snacks, a pasta moment that always hits, and a main that feels generous without being heavy. Everything is built to sit beautifully alongside a local wine or a crisp white Negroni. Unhurried, thoughtful and deeply satisfying, it’s a Sunday plan worth locking in.
1160 High Street, Armadale
Juni
Juni is one of the CBD’s most exciting spots for a flavour-packed midday feast, thanks to two standout set menus. The Lucky Cat Express Lunch serves four vibrant small plates and a drink for $42, running Monday to Friday from 12–3pm — quick, clever and ideal for a city break. For something more immersive, the Lucky Dip lets the kitchen take the reins with five plates for $72pp, showcasing Juni’s bold, Southeast Asian-leaning style.
136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
Wednesday nights at Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca are made for good company and even better carbs. For $45 a head, you’ll tuck into a bowl of pasta, their legendary meatball sub, and a half-litre of vino to share. Dessert? The soft serve of the day. Romantic, platonic, or just hungry — it’s the midweek indulgence you deserve.
15 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Elio’s Place
On Flinders Lane, Elio’s Place elevates everyday dining with a refined European sensibility and a menu that confidently bends from day to night. One of their standout options is the $75 set menu — a thoughtful sequence of plates that lets the kitchen showcase seasonal ingredients and classic techniques with a modern edge. It’s the perfect choice for a leisurely lunch or early dinner when you want structure without stuffiness, with each course designed to pair seamlessly with a glass from their well-curated wine list.
1/238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Waygood
Tuesday nights at Waygood are all about good produce, good wine and easy neighbourhood charm. Their $45 Neighbourhood Nights menu shifts with the season, offering a generous spread of Mediterranean-leaning plates made for sharing — think smoky vegetables, bright salads and whatever the kitchen is loving that week. Add a glass from their Victorian-leaning wine list and you’ve got a cosy, flavour-forward midweek ritual Richmond locals happily keep on rotation.
213 Swan Street, Richmond
Poodle Bar & Bistro
Sundays at Poodle come with a little ritual: the $60 Sunday Prix Fixe, a three-course feast that delivers serious value in one of Fitzroy’s most charismatic dining rooms. The menu shifts with the season, moving from playful snacks to a generous shared main and a lush dessert to close. It’s relaxed, refined and just the right amount of indulgent — the kind of Sunday plan that never disappoints.
81-83 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Windsor Wine Room
Meet one of Melbourne’s best-value feasts: Mama’s Table ($49pp) at Windsor Wine Room. Designed for sharing, this set menu moves through a spread of bright, produce-led small plates before landing on a hearty main, all shaped by what’s tasting good that week. It’s generous, neighbourly and perfectly matched to the wine list that locals adore. Settle in with a bold pour and let the evening take course — this is dining done well.
60 Chapel Street, Windsor
Neighbourhood Wine
One of our favourite spots in the city offers an unbeatable $65 per person three-course Sunday roast crafted by Head Chef Almay Jorddaan. Get ready for a comforting feast featuring top seasonal produce, and elevate your experience with an optional wine pairing from their impressive list of over 400 lo-fi international and local wines.
With its inviting atmosphere and delectable dishes, Neighbourhood Wine is a must-visit for an exceptional set menu in Melbourne that’s a cut above the rest.
1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North
Marama
Sundays at Marama have a charm all their own. Their $45 Market Set Menu is a weekly ode to whatever’s freshest, with the kitchen building a relaxed, seasonal spread designed for lingering and sharing. No two Sundays look the same — and that’s the pleasure. It’s thoughtful, unfussy and quietly one of the best-value set menus in Melbourne. Book a table, order a local pour and let the afternoon unfold.
793 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
Hochi Mama
In a city where under-$50 meals are becoming a rare breed, Hochi Mama breaks the mould with its bold, no-nonsense Feed Me Now set. For just $45 at lunch or $49 at dinner, you pick two small plates, one large, and a side — packed with flavour that hits you right in the gut. Think crispy fried chicken baos, silky kingfish sashimi, market-fresh fish, and a Penang curry that’ll have you questioning why you ever ate anywhere else.
35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
65 Swan Street, Richmond
Hawker Hall
Hawker Hall brings the buzz of Singapore and Malaysia’s vibrant street food halls to Windsor, with a menu built around shared plates, curries, noodles, rice and snacks that reward communal dining. If you’re heading with a crew, ask about their banquet-style feasting — a customised “Feed” experience built around what’s tasting best that night. With big portions, bold flavours and plenty of Asian-inspired beer and cocktails, this Chapel Street favourite turns group dining into something lively and unpretentious.
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
Bar Thyme
Footscray’s beloved bistro and wine bar knows how to make a set menu feel special. Their rotating three-course midweek offering (usually around $55pp) leans into the best of the season — clever small plates, a generous main and something sweet to close — all paired beautifully with natural wines and an easygoing local spirit. On Sundays, you’ll often find a hearty roast on the pass, cementing Bar Thyme as one of Melbourne’s most rewarding under-$70 dining rituals.
227 Barkly Street, Footscray
Rumi
Rumi remains a benchmark for generous, flavour-driven Middle Eastern dining. The Classic Banquet (around $65 to $70pp) is built for sharing, moving through mezze, charcoal-led plates and vibrant salads before a satisfying main lands on the table. Dishes shift with the season, but the rhythm stays the same: warm hospitality, confident cooking and a wine list that ranges across the Middle East and Australia. It’s a feast that rewards a full table and an unhurried evening.
2 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Yum Sing House
Midweek dining gets a playful lift at Yum Sing House, where modern Cantonese plates meet late-night karaoke. From Tuesday to Thursday evenings, curated set menus invite sharing, with the kitchen guiding the pace through crowd-pleasing dishes before the night drifts upstairs. It’s lively, generous and built for groups who like their dinner with a little theatre. Book ahead, arrive hungry and let the evening roll on.
Tuesday to Thursday, from 5.30pm
22 Sutherland Street, Melbourne
Moonhouse
Balaclava’s beloved Moonhouse turns weekends into a delicious ritual with its $64 Yum Cha — a leisurely, all-you-can-eat spread of modern Cantonese plates served inside a beautifully restored art-deco landmark. Expect a steady flow of dumplings, crisp bites and smart riffs on classics, all designed for long lunches with friends. It’s generous and effortlessly fun — a weekend tradition you’ll want to book again before you’ve even left the table.
282 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Pastarami
Richmond’s lively pasta bar keeps things fun with weekly specials and clever lunch deals rather than a fixed set menu. Their three-course lunch ($32pp, Tue–Sat) is a standout — focaccia, a small plate and your pick of pasta or salad — while themed nights like gnocchi Tuesdays and lasagna Thursdays bring playful twists to the classics. With house-made pastas, vibrant snacks and a smart wine list, Pastarami nails casual Italian dining with charm.
175 Swan Street, Richmond
Suzie Q
Suzie Q brings late-night Chapel Street energy to the table, pairing modern Cantonese plates with a moody, retro-leaning fit-out and cocktails worth dressing up for. Their Feed Me menu (around $45–$49pp) lets the kitchen set the pace with a mix of small and larger dishes made for sharing — ideal for dates, group hangs or a spontaneous night out. Add the buzz of the bar and you’ve got dinner with momentum.
247 Chapel Street, Prahran
Mya Tiger at The Espy
Perched atop The Espy, Mya Tiger channels old-school Chinese cook-shop spirit into a lively, share-leaning dining room with sweeping views over St Kilda Bay. On weekends, the Yum Cha ($64pp) brings a curated selection of small plates and dumplings made for grazing and lingering, while weekday pre-theatre feasts and bespoke banquet bookings let the kitchen play with bold Cantonese flavours. It’s relaxed, bold and worth booking ahead.
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
Entrecote
Weekday lunches at Entrecôte come with a distinctly French sense of occasion. Their Menu Rapide runs Monday to Friday, with two courses from about $55 and three from about $70 — a polished prix fixe that showcases classic bistro cooking and thoughtful seasonal plates. In a refined, brasserie-style setting, it’s a midday experience that feels indulgent without tipping the budget, perfect for long catch-ups or a welcome workday detour.
142-144 Greville Street, Prahran
Firebird
Firebird’s $72 All-In menu is built for generous, fire-led feasting. Designed to be shared, it moves through a spread of smoky, Vietnamese-inspired plates shaped by the wood-fire and charcoal grill, with bold flavours and plenty of texture. Add vibrant sides, punchy sauces and a drinks list that keeps pace, and you’ve got a group-friendly experience that feels lively without feeling rushed. It’s one to book when the table’s full and the appetite is strong.
223 High Street, Prahran
If our guide to Melbourne’s best set menus under $75 has whetted your appetite, just wait until you dive into our recommendations for fine dining degustations in Melbourne and our top picks for the best French restaurants in the city. Bon appétit!
