Best Historic Restaurants in Essendon

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 17 times today

The Mona Castle Hotel, located in Seddon, Victoria, is a historic pub that has been serving locals for over 150 years. Known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, it offers a mix of traditional charm and modern comfort. Guests can enjoy a cold beer at the bar, relax by the open fire with a glass of wine, or sip cocktails in the beer garden. The menu features pub classics, with weekly specials like Parma and Steak nights, as well as a Sunday roast with live music. The Mona Castle is perfect for casual drinks, dining, or hosting events

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2. Central Club Hotel - North Melbourne

4.7

Exceptional(102)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • North Melbourne

The Central Club Hotel is a vibrant and historic venue located in the heart of North Melbourne, a stones throw away from the Queen Victoria Market. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and rich heritage, the hotel serves as a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.The Central Club Hotel boasts an extensive menu that caters to a variety of tastes. Guests can enjoy our house-made pastas and hearty pub feeds, including classic dishes like burgers, steaks, and seasonal specials, all crafted from quality ingredients. The bar proudly features a well-curated, all Australian, wine list as well as a selection of local independent craft beers and crowd favourites; Carlton Draught and Guinness, with knowledgeable staff ready to recommend the perfect drink.The hotel combines classic charm with contemporary flair, featuring a mix of traditional pub decor and modern amenities. The interiors are cozy and inviting, with warm lighting, rustic furnishings, and an overall relaxed vibe.

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3. Footscray Milking Station

4.7

Exceptional(17)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Footscray

Busy little cafe in central Footscray. The historic red brick interior brings a cosy feel to enjoy with your coffee. Menu consists of seasonal meals and snacks suitable for all dietary requirements.Courtyard with heaps of room for furry friends.

4. Kirbie

4.8

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South Melbourne

Booked 7 times today

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5. Alluvial

3.6

Very Good(139)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world. Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

6. Luci

4.4

Awesome(205)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

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7. The Bank on Collins

4.1

Excellent(404)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Located in the heart of the city The Bank on Collins is the perfect location for lunch, dinner or after work drinks. Appealing to the corporate community The Bank offers a modern Australian pub menu with an express lunch option for those on the go. This iconic Melbourne building was built in 1876 from New Zealand Omaru stone with ornate metal balustrades. Originally home to The Bank of Australasia the site is now heritage listed with the Australian Heritage Commission and the National Trust of Australia.Now, the upstairs of the building is home to the Treasury on Collins accommodation facilities.The Bank on Collins is also suitable for corporate gatherings, celebrations and weddings. The floor plan is versatile to accommodate any style of event, catering up to 300 people for a cocktail party.

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8. Kushiro Fusion Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(26)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Fitzroy

Booked 5 times today

Kushiro - MelbourneNestled in a 100-year-old heritage building in Fitzroy, Kushiro blends historic charm with modern culinary artistry. Inspired by Melbourne's vibrant laneway dining and street art culture, the restaurant features a beautiful bar, Japanese-inspired lamps, chandeliers, and a striking graffiti wall depicting a fishing village in Hokkaido.Kushiro's menu combines traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flavors, offering standout dishes like Scampi Tartare, Cured Salmon, Chef Po’s Char Siu, Slow Roasted Short Rib, Confit Duck, and Tofu Panna Cotta. Patrons can also enjoy Kushiro's exclusive brand of sake, crafted in Japan.Kushiro enriches Melbourne's diverse culinary scene with its unique offerings and vibrant atmosphere.

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9. La Camera Southgate

4.6

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southbank

Booked 28 times today

Nestled amongst riverside treetops on Southgate’s mid level, La Camera boasts two balconies with stunning views over The Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station. The interior is adorned with vintage black-and-white photographs depicting the history of the family that has owned and operated the restaurant since it opened in 2000. La Camera Southgate offers an array of authentic Italian dishes including unique Roman-style pizzas, authentic Pappardelle Ox Cheek from Trastevere-Rome and by far the most delectable Tiramisu in town. The emphasis is on quality ingredients, and fresh seasonal produce.

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10. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(821)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 8 times today

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry. Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style. All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match. We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

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Aldo
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall ambience and experience was great. A few issues with some hot foods being cold. Poached eggs were pre-prepared and sitting on a cloth. Pancakes were pre-prepared and were cold and dry. With a few tweaks this breakfast could be a lot better.
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AlluvialPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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3.6
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YukiVIP
Melbourne •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was off to a great start and the food was really lovely. The service started off great and friendly throughout but slowed down noticeably at the end when we had to flag for a bottle of water and order desserts - took 30 mins to get attention after we had finished our mains. Otherwise a lovely meal and we’d happily come back!
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KirbiePrice: Expensive• Bistro• South Melbourne
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4.8
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Jane
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Great food, excellent service. Consistently good. Will be back again soon.
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Mona Castle HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Seddon
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4.7
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Lisa
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Fabulous staff, awesome food , lovely environment. Central Club is consistently fantastic - from food to wine and cocktails. A favorite go to for a wonderful dining experience
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Central Club Hotel - North MelbournePrice: Expensive• Pub• North Melbourne
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4.7
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AshD
Melbourne •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Jul 2024
Great food, service and coffee. We were running very late to the booking but staff were accommodating and understanding:)
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Footscray Milking StationPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Footscray
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4.7

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Mona Castle Hotel

2. Central Club Hotel - North Melbourne

3. Footscray Milking Station

4. Kirbie

5. Alluvial

6. Luci

7. The Bank on Collins

8. Kushiro Fusion Cuisine

9. La Camera Southgate

10. Park Street Pasta & Wine

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