Best Chicken Parma in Melbourne

Name: Best Chicken Parma in Melbourne — ranking data
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The best chicken parma in Melbourne right now is Universal Restaurant (score 70 from 8,165 reviews), based on 17 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for chicken parma in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.

● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 17 venues this month

🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best chicken parma in Melbourne right now is Universal Restaurant in Carlton ($ price tier) (4 community mentions · 4× called the best · in 2 youtube reviews · seen in 6 tiktok/ig posts · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews · confirmed on the menu), ahead of The Birmingham Hotel, Hardimans Hotel. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 17 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 17 venues ranked · 37,614 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.4★ · #1 leads the field by 36 ranking points. Updated September 2026.

Best chicken parma in Melbourne — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pick	Universal Restaurant (Carlton)
📊 Most reviewed	Universal Restaurant (8,165 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked	17 across 7 suburbs

Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
	Venue	Suburb	Price	Rating	Known for
#1	Universal Restaurant	Carlton	$	4.4★	Pub classic
#2	The Birmingham Hotel	Fitzroy	$	4.4★	Pub classic
#3	Hardimans Hotel	Kensington	$$	4.3★	Pub classic
#4	The Sherlock Holmes	CBD	$$	4.5★	—
#5	The Leveson	North Melbourne	$$	4.3★	—

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#1 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Universal Restaurant

📍 141 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the chicken parmigiana; the I Am Angus pizza is amazing.

Pub classic$📍 Carlton

★ 4.4 (8,165 reviews) on Google Maps · website

Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · seen in 6 TikTok/IG posts · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu

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#2 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Birmingham Hotel

📍 333 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the chicken parma; the lamb shank is the highlight.

Pub classic$📍 Fitzroy

★ 4.4 (912 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#3 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Hardimans Hotel

📍 521 Macaulay Rd, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

Pub classic$$📍 Kensington

★ 4.3 (1,115 reviews) on Google Maps

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#4 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Sherlock Holmes

📍 415 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the scotch eggs and steak and Guinness pie.

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (2,395 reviews) on Google Maps · website

Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · confirmed on the menu

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#5 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Leveson

📍 46 Leveson St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the chicken Parma; the ricotta donuts are the sleeper hit.

$$📍 North Melbourne

★ 4.3 (985 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#6 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

La Cucina Melbourne

📍 Corner of Cosgrave lane, opposite Holey Moley, 628 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (4,332 reviews) on Google Maps

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#7 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Royston Hotel

📍 12 River St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Pub classic$$📍 Richmond

★ 4.7 (1,596 reviews) on Google Maps

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#8 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Napier Hotel

📍 210 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Bogan burger; the sticky date pudding is the sleeper hit

Pub classic$$📍 Fitzroy

★ 4.6 (1,640 reviews) on Google Maps · website

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu

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#9 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill

📍 475 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

Pub classic🌱 Vegan options🌱 Vegetarian options🌱 Gluten-free options$$📍 West Melbourne

★ 4.6 (322 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#10 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Royal Standard Hotel

📍 333 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the snapper and steak; the standard salad is a great side.

Pub classic$$📍 West Melbourne

★ 4.6 (974 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#11 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Papion Bites - Home of Mr. Papion's Great Cocktails & Steaks

📍 287 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the fish and rice; the steak is another must-try.

📍 CBD

★ 4.8 (187 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#12 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Charles Dickens Tavern

📍 290 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the parma and steak; the Beef & Guinness Pie is essential.

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.4 (1,809 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#13 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Duke of Wellington

📍 146 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.3 (4,215 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#14 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Mitre Tavern

📍 5 Bank Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.4 (3,327 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#15 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

The Irish Times Pub

📍 427 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Pub classic$$📍 CBD

★ 4.4 (2,376 reviews) on Google Maps · website

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#16 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Captain Melville

📍 34 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.3 (1,171 reviews) on Google Maps

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#17 of 17 chicken parma spots in Melbourne

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

📍 Melbourne Central, level 3/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Pub classic$$📍 CBD

★ 4 (2,093 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention

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Common chicken parma questions in Melbourne

What's the best budget chicken parma in Melbourne?

Universal Restaurant is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Carlton — #1 overall for chicken parma.

Where's the best chicken parma in Melbourne for a special occasion?

Hardimans Hotel ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Kensington.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly chicken parma in Melbourne?

Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in West Melbourne.

Keep exploring: Related: 🐟 best fish & chips in Melbourne · 🥧 best meat pie in Melbourne · 🍳 best brunch in Melbourne · 🥪 best sandwiches in Melbourne. Chicken Parma elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your chicken parma questions answered. Nationally: best chicken parma in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.

How we rank

We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.

Frequently asked

What is the best chicken parma in Melbourne?

Universal Restaurant currently ranks #1 for chicken parma in Melbourne — 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · seen in 6 TikTok/IG posts · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu.

What is the best cheap chicken parma in Melbourne?

Universal Restaurant is the highest-ranked budget option in Carlton.

Where is the best chicken parma in the Melbourne CBD?

The Sherlock Holmes is the top-ranked chicken parma spot in the CBD (415 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).

How does BestDish rank chicken parma in Melbourne?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.