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Restaurants You Must Try in Docklands

Docklands' best tables

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track
10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Benchwarmer's izakaya fusion, MAPU's Bangalore chaats, Roslyn Thai's pandan cakes, Docklands has real food now. Here's what's worth it.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
04
of 10
4.5
Middle EasternDocklands
Editor's note

Lebanese mezze and grills with Yarra River views — Docklands dining worth the waterfront walk.

05
of 10
BERTH4.6
MediterraneanItalianDocklands
Editor's note

Docklands waterfront restaurant known for Wednesday steak nights and genuinely warm service.

06
of 10
RENZO'S BAR4.4
ItalianDocklands
Editor's note

Docklands waterfront Italian that handles large celebrations as well as a solo pizza and glass of Sicilian red.

07
of 10
4.5
Middle EasternDocklands
Editor's note

Lebanese waterfront dining on the Docklands Yarra — mezze spreads, mixed grills, shisha, and belly dancers.

08
of 10
LITTLE AFRICA RESTAURANT4.7
AfricanWest Melbourne
Editor's note

West Melbourne's most-loved Ethiopian table, where injera-lined share platters arrive loaded with beautifully spiced curries and stews.

09
of 10
AMICONI RESTAURANT4.5
ItalianWest Melbourne
Editor's note

West Melbourne's 70-year Italian trattoria — home-style pasta, nonna's photos, no pizza.

10
of 10
WARUNG AGUS4.5
IndonesianWest Melbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne's most beloved Balinese kitchen — the babi guling alone is worth the reservation.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in Docklands · The Curator