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1. Ophelia Westgarth

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Northcote

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Ophelia Westgarth, a charming café in the heart of Northcote where we offer a relaxed yet refined dining experience. Our menu showcases creative takes on breakfast and brunch, with standout dishes like our silky Eggs Benedict with house-made hollandaise and the crowd-favourite Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes topped with fresh fruit and mascarpone. We’re all about using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to ensure every dish is as vibrant and fresh as it can be. Pair your meal with our expertly brewed specialty coffee or try something unique, like our Beetroot Latte—perfect for a morning pick-me-up or a leisurely brunch.Set in a stylish and inviting space, Ophelia Westgarth is the perfect spot for casual catch-ups or solo coffee breaks. Our friendly team is here to make every visit special, whether you’re enjoying a hearty meal or just popping in for one of our fresh pastries.

2. Francesca's Bar

4.8

Exceptional(33)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northcote

We've called Northcote home for 10 years now and we love our community! Our friends at Pizza e Vino a few doors down prepare all of our delicious food. Think affordable casual bar food like wood fire pizzas, burgers, bread & dips, salads, wedges... you get it. Order with us, we take care of everything.We have a huge back bar of spirits and an extensive cocktail menu showcasing the classics and some house favourites. We're all about good drinks, great friends and unforgettable moments.Our DJs spin all your favourite tunes on the weekends. We also have a stack of board games, plus ping pong and darts for date / mates night and Trivia the last Thursday of every month.Hit us up for functions or larger bookings, we love hosting events and parties and have versatile space options, indoor and outdoor.We're open every night from 5pm, See you at the bar!

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3. Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

4.2

Awesome(45)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Brunswick

Booked 8 times today

Situated in Brunswick East, in Melbourne’s inner North, Bridge Road Brewers' first-ever Melbourne brewery venue is smack bang in the heartland of Australian craft beer. It’s a breezy, modern and vibrant take on the beer hall.A space that meets your mood, whether you’re looking for quiet and casual or sunny and celebratory. Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick is dazzling and new wave, but oh-so familiar.Chef Jabili Mchawala has crafted an ingredients lead, modern Australian menu, with one eye on the flavours of foreign cultures and the other on the produce in our home of North East Victoria.There’s a nod to the pizza classics of our sister venue in Beechworth, but this is an exciting new take on the BRB dining experience.Explore 30 unique taps across 2 bars, each offering something to delight all palates, regardless of where you are on your beer journey. We'll continually rotate the latest selections from our Beechworth and Brunswick brewhouses, ensuring a fresh and fun line-up.

4. The Smoke Pit

4.3

Awesome(11)

Price: Moderate

• American • Thomastown

Booked 6 times today

Since opening its doors in 2021, The Smoke Pit offers a casual dining experience, serving up authentic-style Texas BBQ in a buzzing and vibrant atmosphere. They pride themselves on using local, organic, and free-range produce and smoke their beef and pork products onsite in our mammoth off-set smoker for a minimum of 12 hours to ensure a superior quality and flavour profile in every bite. They also offer a fully licensed bar with a great selection of drinks. Can't wait to serve you up a true taste of Texas!

5. Tinker Northcote

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2.0

(1)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Northcote

Booked 2 times today

Tinker Northcote is a vibrant and Instagram-worthy café, beloved for its colourful, seasonal dishes and expertly brewed specialty coffee. Nestled in the heart of Northcote, Tinker’s menu combines fresh, locally sourced ingredients with bold flavours and creative plating. Signature dishes like the decadent Ricotta Hotcake topped with fresh fruit and mascarpone or the indulgent Smashed Avo with dukkah and beetroot relish make every meal feel like a special occasion.With a bright and welcoming atmosphere, Tinker is the go-to spot for leisurely brunches, casual catch-ups, or simply enjoying some of the best coffee in Melbourne. Our café’s commitment to high-quality produce and impeccable presentation ensures a dining experience that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

6. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(985)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 18 times today

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

7. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1106)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 30 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

8. Lee Ho Fook

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.

9. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1264)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

10. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 5 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

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Arshia
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Nov 2024
Had a great time here on a Thursday night trivia night! We got there a bit early to make the most of happy hour as well, which was great value.
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Francesca's BarPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northcote
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4.8
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Philip
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Well worth the drive out, great vibe, service, serving size. We got the feed for two and side of mac and cheese it was exactly what we wanted and needed.
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The Smoke PitPrice: Moderate• American• Thomastown
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4.3
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michael
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 Nov 2024
Simple food, great beers. This is essentially a brewhouse.
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Bridge Road Brewers BrunswickPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Brunswick
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4.2

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. Ophelia Westgarth

2. Francesca's Bar

3. Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

4. The Smoke Pit

5. Tinker Northcote

6. Grazia Restaurant

7. Mount Erica Hotel

8. Lee Ho Fook

9. Trattoria Emilia

10. Maven by Morgan

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