Melbourne Restaurants

We are based in the serene environs of Patterson Lakes in Melbourne and recently the future of Indian cuisine has arrived in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs with the opening of Shavan’s Restaurant at Pinewood Shopping Village, Mount Waverley.

Located at the heart of Chinatown, Spicy Fish is an authentic Chinese restaurant specializing in modern Sichuan and Shanghainese cuisine.  Understanding the characteristics of the downtown with high mobility of people and fast pace, Spicy Fish designed a series of delicious dishes aim for both fast service and relaxing dining ambiance.  
Several dishes of Spicy Fish win multi-awards in food cooking competitions in Melbourne, and “Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil” – the specialty of the restaurant won gold award in cooking competition in Melbourne, and “Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil” – the specialty of the restaurant won gold award in cooking competition in 2007.  Since the restaurant opening, Spicy Fish has become synonym of delicious food.  

Situated in the heart of Cosmopolitan Glen Waverley, The East Empress is known as one of the South East's and Melbourne's finest Chinese Restaurants.

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Hungarian Community Center, the Korona Csárda boasts the culinary expertise of top Hungarian chefs, preparing a range of authentic dishes. Our “all you can eat” buffet is the ideal place to immerse yourself in traditional Hungarian cuisine.

While the menu changes every week, our dishes often include the world famous Hungarian Goulash, stuffed cabbage (”szárma”), chicken paprikás with nokedli (egg dumpling), a wide variety of schnitzels, hearty Tokány (chicken or pork “ragu”) as well as some perennial favourites, floating island(madár tej) and lacy crépes.

Serving many traditional Japanese dishes, from sushi / sashimi to tempura, noodles to hot pot specialties cooked at your table, the choice is easy to make.

You can enjoy your meal at Matsu Hashi in a relaxed quiet environment that can fit up to 60 people, surrounded by Japanese decorations and a sushi bar where you can sit and eat at.

Abla’s Lebanese Kitchen brings together one hundred authentic Lebanese recipes that have been handed down from one generation to the next. It is a culinary journey on which your family and friends can experience all the colour, energy and tradition of this ancient Middle Eastern cuisine, with time-honoured dishes such as kibbee, tabouleh, vine leaves, kafta and Alba's famous chicken and rice – an aromatic meal of chicken flavoured with spices and almonds. First published in 2001 as The Lebanese Kitchen, this completely revised and updated edition is rich in detail, sumptuously photographed and beautifully designed. Abla’s Lebanese Kitchen is a treasure trove for anyone wanting to experience the joys of authentic Lebanese food at home.

Amazing food, fresh, good service and well priced with plenty of choices.

Experience the delights of Russia and Eastern Europe with traditional fare and the culinary extravagance of the Tsars.

The restaurant is named after the famous main boulevard of Saint Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt - home of our Chef and a magnificent city full of culture, architecture and history. Fully licensed, Nevsky will impress with our range of premium and flavoured vodkas, cocktails, wines and imported beers.

Downstairs is a la carte & banquet dining centred around a delightful open fireplace, whilst upstairs specialises in functions offering a choice of set Russian-style share menus.

Nevsky's menu is predominately gluten-free and suitable for coeliacs, with the exception of the obvious items. We are more than happy to amend or substitute suitable menu components, where possible, to meet dietary requirements. All you need to do is let us know your needs in advance!

At the Indian Star, we take pleasure in providing fine service so that you may be more intimate with our dishes and the delights of Indian cooking. Our aim is to convey the passion as well as the history that lies behind each dish from India. We do this in a way which gives you perspective on our quest for perfect ingredients, technique, and a deep-seated desire to continue to share some of the history and nuances of Indian cuisine.

HuTong witnesses the historical evolution of China from the ancient time till today. In addition, the dishes for ordinary people occurred in HuTong have become the delicious foods which the contemporary people are desperate for. You do not need to go overseas. In HuTong Dumpling Bar, you can try these orthodox home-style dishes which enjoy great popularity, and you can also experience the change of HuTong, this carrier of China's traditional culture.

HuTong Dumpling Bar consists of three layers: The ground floor, which looks simple, brings you the atmosphere of warmth and makes you feel as if you have walked into a shop in Beijing HuTong, is composed of a kitchen and an area of dining section. The customers can clearly see the hand-made creation of a variety of Dim Sums through the transparent glass which separates kitchen and dining area. By integrating the essence of traditional Chinese elements into the contemporary style, the bar gives you a sense of freshness.

The assorted dining section is located in the second floor. You can sense the strong atmosphere of elegance and reminiscence and taste the flavour of old Beijing and Shanghai here. Besides this, you can always find a suitable place for friends-reunion of family banquet in this place.

An exciting journey leading to the exploration of Beijing HuTong culture is started when you step on the stairs of the top floor. This floor is composed of four elegant private dining rooms and some separate tables. Here you will be fascinated by the charm of classical tone.

Located in the heart of East Melbourne, Geppetto Trattoria serves up simple, rustic dishes with a particular focus on pasta, seafood, and slow-cooked meals.

Conveniently located across the road from the MCG and the Melbourne Sporting and Entertainment Precinct, Geppetto Trattoria is the perfect place for a pre-match or pre-concert meal.

In 1981, Nino Cea opened Geppetto Trattoria with the vision to create an unpretentious eatery that focused on Italian home-style cooking. This idea was inspired by those eateries found in his hometown region of Puglia in Italy.

With his son Adriano, the tradition continues.

Functions and Private Dining

Geppetto Trattoria has a variety of seating and catering options for your next function.

Choose from dining upstairs for a maximum of 35 people; or downstairs for a maximum of 44 people

For a diversion from Lygon Street's 'little Italy' sits an institution in Carlton's North with a name worth remembering. Chin Chin's at Koto Moon sounds more like an entrant in Shanghai's independent film festival than a purveyor of contemporary Asian cuisine, but what awaits you is not to be missed.