Best Restaurants in Elsternwick VIC

Marama Wine

Wine Bars • 793 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North VIC 3054

4.4 (132) Google

The venue trades from Wednesday to Sunday, with afternoon service on weekends and a dedicated Sunday Market Set Menu.

Opens at 5:00 PM Wednesday

The Empress Hotel

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs • 714 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

4.4 (687) Google

The Empress Hotel Fitzroy North is a long-standing corner pub with beer garden, public bar and dining room—open daily from midday ‘til late.

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Zuya African BBQ

Restaurants • 20 Booker St, Spotswood VIC

4.4 (90) Google

West African street BBQ done right: 48-hour spice-rub marinades, wood-smoked grill and bold heat at Zuya African BBQ.

Opens at 5:00 PM Friday

Ophelia Westgarth

Cafes • 85 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.3 (206) Google

Ophelia Westgarth is a café and wine bar on High Street in Northcote, transitioning from morning brunch to evening share plates.

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Hamlet Mount Waverley

Cafes • 47 Marianne Way, Mount Waverley VIC 3149

4.4 (499) Google

Featuring specialty coffee, a modern all-day breakfast and lunch menu, pastries and takeaway savoury treats.

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Good Gnocchi

Restaurants • 797 Nicholson St, Carlton North VIC 3054

4.4 (388) Google

Retro Italian diner on Nicholson Street, Carlton North, specialising in gnocchi from the team behind Archie's All Day.

Opens at 5:30 PM

Mr Wednesday

Cafes • 144 Wingrove St, Fairfield VIC 3078

4.4 (548) Google

Hidden Fairfield café known for hearty global‑inspired brunch, specialty Brunch, evening cocktails and live music, set in a warm, vintage-industrial space.

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Alphington Social

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Wine Bars • 7 Rowe St, Alphington VIC 3078

4.2 (275) Google

Woodfired pizza, cheese, wine and cocktails in Alphington with a stylish neighbourhood feel, seasonal dining and strong date-night appeal.

Opens at 5:00 PM Thursday

Mama Le

Restaurants • 31 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031

4.6 (182) Google

The multi-level venue serves Vietnamese-inspired comfort food with a contemporary approach, supported by cocktails and a separate bar component.

Opens at 5:00 PM Wednesday

Zsa's Bar Bistro Deli

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 202 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.5 (377) Google

Zsa’s Bar Bistro Deli brings bistro dining, deli-inspired flavours and drinks together on High Street in Northcote.

Opens at 3:00 PM Thursday

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant

Restaurants, Cocktail Bars • 213 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.7 (695) Google

Mesob Northcote serves traditional Ethiopian injera feasts and stews, plus tej, beer and cocktails, with plenty of vegan options.

Opens at 5:30 PM Thursday

Francesca's Bar

Restaurants • 222 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070

4.3 (379) Google

Cocktail bar and beer garden on High Street, Northcote, serving wood-fired pizza and casual bar food from a neighbouring kitchen.

Opens at 5:00 PM