Eastern Suburbs Restaurants

Updated on 05/01/2025

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QT Kitchen

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Vietnamese

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5

(20)

National Awards for Excellence Vietnamese Restaurant 2024 & 2022 by Restaurant & Catering Association, A Gold & Silver medal for Restaurants Challenge 2024 & 2023 by Australian Culinary Federation.
Founded in 2017, QT' Kitchen has quickly become an institution in Glen Iris, Ashburton, Camberwell and surrounding suburbs of Melbourne.
The team hopes to please every customer with superb front of house service, a creative, delicious menu and a bustling ambience that is warm & welcoming. Functions are held regularly in the 90 seat space where family and friends come together to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, school friendships and much more.
Bookings are recommended although apart from our busiest times on Friday & Saturday night you can generally find a table in our spacious venue.
We can't wait to serve you.

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Holy Basil Thai

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Thai

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4.9

(732)

Holy Basil in Croydon Victoria has a very simple vision, to bring wholesome, delicious and exciting food to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Our dream at Holy Basil was to create an exciting diner in the Eastern suburbs where people can relax, come together, have fun and enjoy proper homemade food in a very inclusive environment.
We are proud to deliver 100% vegan and Vegetarian options at Holy Basil, use free-range eggs and source only sustainably caught seafood as well as a range of other exciting meals with 95% of the menu being gluten free.
At Holy Basil we make our own curry pastes, sauces, desserts, chilli jam, and roti.
We happily use gluten free soy and 100% pure fish sauce.
We greatly appreciate your support in choosing to dine at Holy Basil.
Chefs Duncan Robertson and Julia Robertson look forward to seeing you.

Rob Dolan Wines

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Winery

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4.8

(207)

The Yarra Valley truly starts at Rob Dolan Wines. Only 30 minutes from Melbourne, our dog-friendly winery is the perfect place to enjoy cheese and wine, and learn about the Yarra Valley from our Wine Specialists in the Cellar Door.
Rob's philosophy is all about making wine with character; wine with depth which reflects our unique terroir. You'll taste from vineyard sites across the Valley, and learn how location impacts the perfect drop.
Visit us for a wine tasting, or order some cheese and wine from the Cellar Door which you are welcome to enjoy while overlooking the vineyard. If you're lucky, you might meet @merlot_thewinedog - our Chief Cuddle Officer - he loves making friends with our visitors!

Grazia Restaurant

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Italian

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4.8

(1,001)

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

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Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon

$$$$Price: Moderate

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Italian

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4.6

(33)

We welcome you to Rowanos Restaurants, a family owned & run Italian-inspired dining experience nestled in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs.
Our story began with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a desire to create a local, welcoming space where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Our goal is simple: we want you to feel at home. This approach has grown us to three venues, all of which share the philosophy of community & contribution.
Whether you're joining us for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting bowl of homemade gnocchi on your way home, our friendly & long-standing staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service & brilliant flavours Join us at Rowanos Restaurants be a part of our growing family of food lovers who appreciate the simple pleasures in life - good company and great food.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love for Italian cuisine, close to home. "

Marble Yakiniku

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Japanese

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4.6

(12)

At Marble Yakiniku, we take pride in offering a unique dining experience that showcases the art of marbling score for our premium cuts of meat and the traditional chargrill method for our yakiniku dishes. Our commitment is to provide our guests with an authentic taste of Japan through our meticulously crafted and flavorful Japanese cuisine.

The Peacock Den

Top-rated hospitality

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Modern Australian

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4.6

(640)

THE PEACOCK SYMBOLISES POWER, ROYALTY, INSIGHT & WISDOM.
The concept behind The Peacock Den is simply to offer a more unique wine and dining experience in the outer east. Brought to life from a vision and passion for the Hospitality industry, we have created this stunning establishment.
With a strong focus on fine wines, the mission at The Peacock Den is simply to share excellent and expertly selected wines matched with simple yet delicious food in a relaxed sharing environment.

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Enoteca Boccaccio

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Italian

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4.6

(314)

One Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2024
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2024 - Three Glasses
The Top 10 Hatted Italian Restaurants in Melbourne, The Age January 2024
Star Wine List Awards 2024 (Global) - Winner Best New Wine List in the World.
Top 25 restaurants in Victoria for 2023 - Herald Sun
One Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2023
Enoteca Boccaccio is an award winning restaurant from the legendary D'Anna family. Situated above Boccaccio Continental Supermarket, it is a destination for some of Melbournes best cheese, salumi, and an Italian/European menu from hatted head chef Andrew Beddoes.
The wine list is a dynamic and ever evolving selection of our favourite wines from local and international producers. It is curated by our team to best reflect the vintages and compliment the menu offering. We offer BYO Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night dinner service and Friday/Saturday lunch service with $20 corkage per bottle.

Code Five

$$$$Price: Moderate

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Australian

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4.5

(123)

Situated in Wheelers Hill, Code Five is home to beautiful food, delicious coffee and a fantastic place to sit and relax with those close to you.

Tesoro Gastronomia

Great vibe

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Italian

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4.6

(321)

Deli-cafe by day, elegant-restaurant by night. Tesoro Gastronomia is a testament to the belief that a dining experience need not be fussy to be fantastic.
The seasonal menu pays homage to our Italian roots, presented in a modern context, we explore Italian cuisine's greatest hits whilst taking advantage of the beauty and bounty of seasonal local ingredients.
Tesoro exists to share our passion for the beauty and simplicity of Italian cuisine, and 100% of profits are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor the arts & events in the local community. As a collective, we recognise that our parents & grandparents sacrificed to give our generation the gifts of opportunity & prosperity; so Tesoro was created in their honour to pay their legacy forward.

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Stamford Park Homestead

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Australian

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4.5

(286)

The magnificent Stamford Park Homestead was built in 1882 by the entrepreneurial Row family as a Gentleman’s Residence. After many years of neglect, the homestead and six acres of grounds have been aesthetically restored, allowing it to once again become the ‘Jewel in Knox City’.
Stamford Parks current custodians, have waved their ‘whimsical’ magic of both design and true hospitality over the beautiful estate and it is now a stunning property serving the public for what it was originally intended – a place to gather, meet, entertain and unwind.

Rosebank North

$$$$Price: Moderate

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Modern European

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4.5

(420)

SITUATED IN THE HEART OF RINGWOOD NORTH LIES OUR LOVINGLY RESTORED HOMESTEAD ROSEBANK NORTH. HERE WE WELCOME YOU TO A MODERN INTERNATIONAL STYLE RESTAURANT AND BAR - SET AGAINST STUNNING PERIOD FEATURES AND IDYLLIC ROSE GARDENS. THE PERFECT PLACE TO UNWIND AND ENJOY THE LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE AND WINES THAT MAKE UP OUR SEASONAL MENU.