Australia’s top city for food lovers has been revealed — but for many of us, it won’t come as much of a surprise.
Melbourne, with its melting pot of cultures, came out on top as the number one destination for foodies according to data collated by gourmet food company and olive oil producer Morella Grove.
Taking into account the number of venues with a 4.5-star rating or higher on TripAdvisor, and excluding the CBD which featured 501 top eateries, Melbourne was the clear winner with 508 highly rated restaurants across its suburbs.
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Sydney came in second place with 441 top-rated venues, followed by Brisbane (241), Perth (167) and Adelaide (135).
Apart from Melbourne’s CBD, inner suburbs such as Richmond and Fitzroy were highlighted as top foodie spots.
“St Kilda also shines with 60 highly rated restaurants, offering everything from beachside cafés to fine dining,” Morella Grove said.
Melbourne had six locations in the top 10 for the suburbs in Australia with the most top-rated restaurants (excluding CBDs).
While Richmond and Fitzroy held first and second place, St Kilda, Brunswick, South Yarra and Carlton also made the list.
Three Sydney suburbs appeared on the list (Darlinghurst, Surrey Hills, Newtown) while Fortitude Valley in Brisbane also rated highly.
This inner-city suburb has 56 restaurants with a 4.5-star rating or higher on TripAdvisor.
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“Australia’s suburban food scenes are experiencing significant growth,” Morella Grove said.
“Suburbs like Richmond in Melbourne and Darlinghurst in Sydney have transformed into thriving food hubs, drawing attention for their diversity and quality.
“This trend reflects a broader shift, where diners are increasingly seeking unique, high-quality experiences outside traditional CBD areas, turning these suburbs into culinary destinations in their own right.”
The best foodie suburbs in each city
- Melbourne – CBD, Richmond, Fitzroy, St Kilda, Brunswick
- Brisbane – Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West End, Paddington
- Perth – CBD, Fremantle, Subiaco, Mount Lawley, Victoria Park, Joondalup
- Sydney – CBD, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Newtown, Lower North Shore
- Adelaide – Adelaide City Centre, Glenelg, North Adelaide, Hahndorf
- Canberra – Canberra City, Braddon, Kingston, Fyshwick
- Darwin – Darwin City, Parap, Larrakeyah, Fannie Bay
- Hobart – Hobart City Centre, Battery Point, North Hobart, Moonah