Best Restaurants for Foodies in Kensington

108 restaurants available nearby

1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3169)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 87 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

2. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(525)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 10 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

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3. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 1 time today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

4. Lee Ho Fook

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 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.

5. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.3

Awesome(239)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

6. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

7. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(416)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 35 times today

Cha Ching is a real treat for foodies. The Asian fusion menu is a creative take on traditional dishes, with a unique blend of flavors that reviewers love. From the 'Feed Me' menu option to the salmon sashimi and beef tartare, it's all about the food here. The service is also praised, with attentive staff and quick service. As one reviewer puts it, 'every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted delicious.'

8. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(494)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 37 times today

Kiss & Tell is a foodie's paradise with its Asian fusion tapas menu that has been curated and designed by 'Hochi Mama'. Reviewers rave about the 'amazing food', 'great ambience' and 'excellent service'. The restaurant also has a 'beautiful cocktail list' and a 'nice low lit atmosphere'. The fact that it's a 'hidden gem' and a 'great place for dinner with friends' just adds to its charm.

9. Freyja

4.7

Exceptional(540)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Freyja is a foodie haven with a Michelin-starred chef, Jae Bang, leading the kitchen with a 'New Nordic' approach to Australian dining. Reviewers consistently rave about the excellent, flavorful dishes and beautiful presentation. The 'modern romantic ambiance' and 'attentive service' only add to the dining experience. One reviewer even mentioned the 'artistic and very fine' nature of the food, emphasizing the unique and creative approach to culinary art.

10. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(604)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

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Lillian
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service, outstanding! Food, tastegasm! Original booking was outdoor, it poured with rain, we got an inside table and enjoyed ourselves!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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lynette
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Outstanding service from our waiter, excellent recommendations for share platters to start off our lunch, food was tasty, good portions and and great presentation could not fault this venue all in all a very good experience thank you
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TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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4.3
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Anne
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
We were so impressed with everything on our night out at Lagoon. We booked and arrived in good time. The restaurant was very busy but well worth the little wait we had. The maitre d' was efficient and welcoming. We took a little while to make up our minds as everything sounded lovely. Our food was delicious, such good flavours. My husband who notices music more than I do said how perfect the music was to create a good ambience. We really enjoyed our evening and will return. Definitely a special night out - Keat is a brilliant chef!
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Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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4.8
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ruby
Tasmania •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Amazing service. Our experience was very enjoyable. Food and drinks were delicious, very much worth it.
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Rice Queen Oriental Diner and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Fitzroy
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4.6
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George
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Food service was a little slow between courses. At one stage 6 of had empty wine glasses despite paying $100 a head for the wine and having to order 2 bottles to get a drink
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Lee Ho FookPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6

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108 restaurants available nearby

1. Hochi Mama CBD

2. Lagoon Dining

3. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4. Lee Ho Fook

5. TOTE Bar & Dining

6. Vue de monde

7. Cha Ching

8. Kiss & Tell

9. Freyja

10. Serai Kitchen

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