Herald Sun Food and Wine

“Top Melbourne chefs share their favourite high-end restaurants”

By Kara Monssen

January 15th, 2024

Special birthday or anniversary on the cards?

Whether you’re looking to dazzle family and friends, or are holidaying in town—here are some of the best high-end Victoria restaurants recommended by Melbourne’s top chefs.

Little Black Pig and Sons

Cru Wine Bar head chef Ryan Short

This produce-driven, Italian-style cucina is where I take my family for a good meal out. I love this style as it reminds me of a Gippsland restaurant I trained at when I started my career. Most things are made in-house and you can tell with the flavour. I love the seasonal mushrooms on polenta with garlic and capers or a slow-cooked pork belly with cimi di rapa, borlotti beans and salsa verde.

48 Burgundy St, Heidelberg