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Want to Dine Like a Celeb? These Are the A-List Approved Melbourne Restaurants Stars Love

From Drake to Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift to Jacob Elordi, celebs can't get enough of these Melbourne restaurants.

Maison Batard (Image Credit: Alex Drewniak)
Maison Batard (Image Credit: Alex Drewniak)

Melbourne’s dining scene isn’t just about great food; it’s where the city’s most glamorous come to unwind, celebrate, and indulge. From A-list sightings to culinary masterpieces, these hotspots are the places to rub shoulders with stars.

So, whether you’re after fine dining or just want to eat where the rich and famous go, these are the spots to keep on your radar.

Dua Lipa in Melbourne

Where Dua Dined, Shopped & Relaxed in Melbourne: Round Two

Dua Lipa just wrapped up the Melbourne leg of her Radical Optimism tour, but not before making her mark on the city’s hottest spots. She hit Fitzroy’s dreamy Carnation Canteen for lunch, sipped cocktails at Crown’s Marmont, and soaked up the vibes at Cam’s Kiosk, indulging in crudo and DJ sets. But her real obsession? Hector’s Deli—she lost it over the tuna melt (a personal Sitchu fave), declaring their sangas the best in town.

For some downtime, she slipped into the steamy bliss of Alba Thermal Springs, admired the magic of Yayoi Kusama at the NGV, and dug through vinyl at Plug Seven. Melbourne, consider yourself Dua-approved.

Carnation Canteen, Fitzroy
Marmont, Crown Melbourne
Cam’s Kiosk, Collingwood Yards
Hector’s Deli, Multiple Locations
Alba Thermal Springs, Fingal
NGV, Melbourne CBD
Plug Seven Records, Fitzroy

See more of her globe-trotting favourites on Service95.

Maison Batard (Image Credit: @champagnepapi)
Maison Batard (Image Credit: @champagnepapi)

Drake

It should come as no surprise that Drake’s culinary tour de force in Melbourne has been nothing short of spectacular. Since his arrival on 29th January 2025, he’s indulged in a lavish feast at Nobu—a bonafide celebrity hotspot where the sushi alone could bring you to your knees. Then, he upped the ante with lunch at Chris Lucas’ new French dining mecca, Maison Bâtard, where he savoured perfectly cooked steak and the signature Poulet Rôti aux Olives—succulent roasted chicken with green olives, fresh herbs, and a rich sauce, all paired with silky pommes purée.

The man knows good food—and he’s not afraid to name-drop his favourite spots from Toronto to NYC.

Nobu, Crown Riverwalk, Crown Melbourne
Maison Bâtard, 23 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Dua Lipa and Troye Sivan at Hope Street Radio (Image Credit: @hopestreetradio)
Dua Lipa and Troye Sivan at Hope Street Radio (Image Credit: @hopestreetradio)

Dua Lipa in Melbourne: Round One

When Dua Lipa waltzes into Melbourne, she doesn’t settle for second-rate nosh. The pop queen has previously been spotted at Hope Street Radio, alongside Aussie sensation Troye Sivan, where the wine flows as freely as the indie tunes. She also dined out at Gimlet at Cavendish House, which is all about old-world glamour, sipping cocktails that could make Gatsby weep. Over at Carlton Wine Room, it’s all about long lunches and even longer pours of vino. Then there’s NOMAD, where smoky, Middle Eastern flavours reign supreme—because a star needs a feast, not a snack.

And, of course, a night out isn’t complete without hitting Electric Bar in Prahran, where she let loose with friends on the dancefloor. 

Hope Street Radio, Collingwood
Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne CBD
Carlton Wine Room, Carlton
NOMAD, Melbourne CBD
Electric Bar, Prahran

Florian
Florian

Jacob Elordi

Brisbane-born and Melbourne-educated, Euphoria, Saltburn, and Priscilla star Jacob Elordi knows his way around the city’s food scene. Keeping it effortlessly cool, he’s been spotted at Florian in Carlton North, sipping coffee and tucking into soft-boiled eggs—proving that simple pleasures reign supreme. Around the same time, he blended in with locals over pints at Richmond’s beloved Spread Eagle Hotel.

Florian, Carlton North
Spread Eagle Hotel, Richmond

Gimlet at Cavendish
Gimlet at Cavendish

Jamie Oliver 

Jamie Oliver’s last Melbourne journey was a true culinary exploration. He dove into the vibrant flavours at Serai, where Filipino and Asian fusion take centre stage. For a slice of pizza perfection, Leonardo’s Pizza Palace was his go-to, offering the kind of comfort food that hits all the right notes. He indulged in refined dining at Gimlet, savoured the modern Australian menu at Lagoon Dining, and enjoyed seasonal offerings at Cumulus Inc.. And, of course, Supernormal had him hooked with its Asian-inspired dishes that keep you coming back for more.

Serai, Melbourne CBD
Leonardo’s Pizza Palace, Carlton
Gimlet, Melbourne CBD
Lagoon, Carlton
Cumulus Inc., Melbourne CBD
Supernormal, Melbourne CBD

Lona Misa
Lona Misa

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker 

We’re convinced that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker rolled into Melbourne, not for the glitz, but for the grub. They tucked into no-frills vegan sandwiches at Smith & Deli, where plant-based eats punch well above their weight. Later, they hit Lona Misa in South Yarra for bold Latin flavours with a twist. Forget the red carpet; Melbourne’s food scene is where the real stars shine.

Smith & Deli, Collingwood

Lona Misa, South Yarra

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