Best Seasonal Restaurants in Hawthorn

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1. Gilson

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 87 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

2. Salona

4.6

Exceptional(200)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 4 times today

Founded in 1969 by our grandfather Tony.It is our absolute privilege & such an honour to continue to share with you his greatest passion.Our promise is to serve every dish in a warm environment that celebrates 3 generations of Greek hospitality.We support local suppliers allowing us to cook with seasonal & fresh produce.Proudly sharing traditional recipes, from our family to yours. — SALONA “Established in 1969”

3. Oster

4.6

Exceptional(387)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 9 times today

Inspired by our Northern Italian roots, we bring the traditionally casual, regional osteria into an urban setting. And shake it up a bit.Unfussy local food & wine hosted in a warm neighbourhood eatery. Strictly seasonal produce, championing regional growers & artisans.

4. The European

4.6

Exceptional(1276)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 40 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

5. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(179)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 24 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.

6. Askal

4.3

Awesome(98)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 18 times today

Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

7. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1244)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 36 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.

8. Lona Misa

4.6

Exceptional(798)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Yarra

Booked 32 times today

A collaboration with renowned Melbourne chefs Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters, Smith & Daughters Deli) and Ian Curley (French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar), Lona Misa is a rebellious renaissance from root to stem, sustainably crafted to be seasonal, full of flavour, and memorable. The result? "A deliciously lively eatery that provides the ideal setting for coming together and taking part in the simple act of enjoying good food that is kind to the planet" (TimeOut). Awarded One Hat by the prestigious Good Food Guide 2023, Lona Misa’s Latin fare and bistro dining collide against the norms of the classical medley you know of vegan and vegetarian dining. Think of dishes like Brazilian steafood stew Moqueca, roasted padron & manchego croquetas, or pastor mushrooms grilled over charcoals on Josper with corn puree, fermented pineapple & chilli.

9. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1138)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 46 times today

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

10. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1336)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 57 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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Peter
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love going out to European/ Winecellar for dining
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Harry
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food, service and vibe as always, Will be sad to see this place close down
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OsterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Richmond
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4.6
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Henry
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Great Experience! We came slightly later, and they were very accomodating.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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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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Nick
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Nov 2024
Quite simply one of the best, if not, the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne. Great food, exceptional service and a great drinks list. The cocktails, in a particular, are first rate.
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SalonaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Richmond
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4.6

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157 restaurants available nearby

1. Gilson

2. Salona

3. Oster

4. The European

5. Albert's Wine Bar

6. Askal

7. Trattoria Emilia

8. Lona Misa

9. Il Solito Posto

10. Meatmaiden

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