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The King's List
Modern Australian in Melbourne
The finest modern australian tables in Melbourne, adjudicated by King's Score.
Living ranking · updates weekly
# The King's List — Modern Australian in Melbourne
Melbourne's modern Australian dining scene ascends to new heights with restaurants balancing refined technique and local ingredient mastery. Lume anchors the top tier at the highest price band, while Ides offers comparable ambition at a more accessible price point.
1
Lume
In contention
2
Cutler & Co.
In contention
3
Ides
In contention
4
Navi
In contention
5
Vue de Monde
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6
Amaru
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7
Caterpillar
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8
Cutler & Co
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9
Hare & Grace
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10
Etta
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11
Atria
In contention
12
Pearl Restaurant
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13
Attica
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14
Brae
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15
Estelle
In contention
How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.