Best Casual Restaurants in Balwyn

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1. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(944)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 59 times today

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

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2. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(374)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 34 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

3. Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

Exceptional(1172)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 47 times today

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

4. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(179)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 18 times today

Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.

5. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(299)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 23 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

6. Toorak Cellars

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 17 times today

Toorak Cellars is equal parts bottle shop and wine bar, located just opposite Toorak station on Beatty Avenue in Armadale. Our aim is simple: to source, acquire and serve the best wines we can find at any given price point, from Australia and around the world.We believe strongly in the idea that wine should taste like fruit and minerals instead of oak and alcohol. The wines we serve should reflect with great clarity the soil from which they were grown, and the four seasons that passed through that vineyard during a specific vintage.We serve a constantly changing twenty wines by-the-glass, or you can open any bottle straight off the shelf. We don't have a kitchen, but if you're hungry we do have some creative ways of feeding you.Great wine is for everyone, and everyone is welcome. See you soon at the Cellars!

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7. The Hills Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Surrey Hills

Booked 12 times today

We are a Pizza and Wine Bar located just a few strides from Surrey Hills Train station, on Union Road. We think that wine should first and foremost be fun, and therefore we look to showcase avant-garde producers who make wine in a fresh and approachable manner - wines that sit perfectly alongside a delicious slice of pizza.

8. Pastarami

4.4

Awesome(33)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 6 times today

Step into Pastarami, the newest gem in Richmond's local bar and dining scene, where elevated pasta and wine will win hearts and minds with every sip, slurp and bite

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9. Vatutto Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ivanhoe

Booked 16 times today

Vatutto is a family run restaurant, Owners Paul and Myrto Recinella moved from their 16 year Institution at Zios East Melbourne to the Ivanhoe location in 2015. A full renovation was completed recently creating a modern yetelegant atmosphere. Vatutto translates from Italian to ‘Everything goes’ the menu here has a diverse flavour selection from all corners of the earth. Produce here is sourced from premium suppliers, and we use sustainable seafood from Australian or New Zealand waters, Wagyu beef from Gippsland, organic eggs, fruit and vegetables, and quality imported cheese, dairy products and flour. Bread is baked daily and all desserts, pastries and ice cream are all made on the premises using quality ingredients.

10. Sachi

4.5

Awesome(35)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Hawthorn

Booked 11 times today

Sachi, derived from the Japanese word for happiness or joy, finds its roots in ‘umi no sachi,’ translating to treasure of the sea. This concept was conceived with the aim of delivering an unparalleled seafood experience, incorporating Japanese culinary techniques. We blend select ingredients often associated with fine dining into a more casual setting. Our team comprises accomplished sushi chefs, each with over a decade of experience in top Japanese restaurants. We’re poised to offer you our very best.

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Andy
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The choice of mains disappointed. Everything else was perfect
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Union HousePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Richmond
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4.7
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Paul
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A great family night thoroughly enjoyed by everyone at the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne.
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Bridget
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful staff and even better food! Can't wait to go back!
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Neighbourhood PizzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Armadale
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4.8
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Malcolm
New South Wales •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Returning patrons, celebrating daughter’s 18th with grandparents. We all love Rococo and once again we weren’t disappointed. The cuisine was exquisite and were especially appreciative of the vegan menu. My daughter enjoyed her cocktail and the drinks list is fantastic. The staff were attentive and fun. Great night out.
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Rococo HawthornPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hawthorn
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4.6
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Katherinevip
Victoria •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
Sommeliers who know what they are talking about. Food that is delicious. Vibe that is warm. Such a great place! Love it
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Albert's Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Armadale
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4.8

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496 restaurants available nearby

1. Grazia Restaurant

2. Neighbourhood Pizza

3. Rococo Hawthorn

4. Albert's Wine Bar

5. Union House

6. Toorak Cellars

7. The Hills Wine Bar

8. Pastarami

9. Vatutto Restaurant

10. Sachi

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