Melbourne Restaurants

Babble Bar and Café is not your typical local. As on old weatherboard home-turned café/bar, our seasonal menu and friendly staff are what make us a Prahran culinary institution.

Established more than two decades ago, Babble is synonymous with the edgy food and great coffee for which Melbourne is famous.

Our Menu

Our fare is a collection of old-school favourites and instant classics that caters to both the gym junkies and those on a permanent cheat day. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, fully licensed and with a selection of locally sourced produce, check out our menu for yourself!

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Having previously been a residence, a florist and a deli, Babble is steeped in a rich history that dates back more than half a century. In 1992 it was transformed into the café and bar that stands today and has maintained its character and warmth for over 20 years.

Run by our offbeat and on fleek staff, we’re bound to make you feel right at home from the minute you walk in the door. So, pop in, say “hi”, and swipe right next time you’re in the neighbourhood.

Private Functions

Our unique space and location are suitable for nearly all types of functions and events...

A local social destination for anyone and everyone to relax and enjoy the quality food, coffee, drinks and personalities that make Babble the institution it has always been. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as catering for events and functions, Babble has entertained and welcomed customers for over 20 years.

We like to think of ourselves as a very friendly, welcoming and professional establishment that prides ourself on customer service and quality food and beverages. Our menu caters for all types, from housemade corn fritters through to our grilled cajun chicken burger and softshell crab salad for lunch or a pan-fried Barrumindi served with roasted chat potato salad, balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled fennel and salsa verde for dinner. Function's or event can choose from out main menu or a function menu that will be provided upon request. Our menu's depth caters for any needs but we are also flexible to custom orders should they be requested.

Our venue is located in the heart of Prahran, less than a 1-minute walk from the centre of Chapel Street, and offers a full-length outdoor balcony and open floor plan that can hold up to 71 inside and 33 outside (standing). We want to ensure any function or event gives you what you require, so will discuss all function or event requirements in detail to create an experience that we know will be memorable.

Our kitchen and bar is fully equipt to handle over 150+ covers on any given day, presenting opportunities for larger functions or events. Our bar is set up for coffee, juices and numerous alcoholic beverage, including cocktails.

Aangan is a fully licensed and B.Y.O. (wine only) restaurant which can accommodate up to 160 people. 80 inside the restaurant and 80 in beer garden.

All the elements of a memorable dining experience come together at Aangan; authentic food and attentive service, served in a relaxed family atmosphere. Our restaurant provides a mixture of modern and traditional regional Indian food, culture and experiences for our customers. Each delicious meal - prepared with pride and served with care - is of the highest quality and yet very reasonably priced.

We invite you to come along and experience a culinary journey through India with us for your next meal!!

Punjabi Curry Cafe has a very visible tandoor (clay oven) around which you can see the chef prepare delights such as lamb cutlets, kebabs, tandoori prawn, chicken tikka and, of course, naan bread.

We can accommodate over sixty guests in our comfortable dining hall.

Located in Port Melbourne on Station pier iconic Waterfront restaurant at level 1 Spice Lounge is surrounded by exquisite water views.

Spice lounge uses over 30 native and global spices to create signature mouthwatering dishes .

With a handpicked selection of Melbourne's finest Chef's in our kitchen, 49 Spices knows how to please each & every tastebud with our amazing selection of dishes.

Our chefs have the secret that make you want to guess that secret spice & will have you coming back time & time again.

A spectacular venue for lunch, dinner, functions and events. We have many function menu options to select from. Call us to discuss your unique needs so we can ensure your event is memorable.

The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel will raise your expectations of what a suburban hotel should be. Within a safe, family friendly atmosphere you will find a diverse choice of dining and entertainment opportunities that is unequalled.

From the relaxed family dining day and night, to the chilled out vibe of our Cruz Restaurant/Cafe, the sophistication of our piano bar, one of our versatile areas and community spaces or the ultimate in sports bars open till late, Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers the solution to whatever takes your fancy.

The Hotel is accessible to everyone in the community with a vast area for on-site parking and easy public transport access.

Spaces/Community Facilities

The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers 3 areas, all with food & bar service, and a ‘state of the art’ audio visual facility in our largest space.

The stylish spaces are perfectly suited to entertainment, corporate or sporting occasions and our hotel manager will arrange all details for your celebration.

As part of our commitment to the community, we would be happy to discuss providing facilities for local sporting clubs, community groups, or NFP local organisations.

Fine Dining Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Melbourne

An epicurean’s glee located in the heart of Camberwell, Melbourne, Camberwell Curry House is counted among finest fine dining restaurants in Melbourne. A visit to this Indian Nepalese restaurant will take you to culinary adventure across The Subcontinent. The ambience is the closest you can get to the famous food, art, culture and the classical music of India in Melbourne.

The considerate attendants will help you select from the à la carte menu. You might try Pani Puri or Papdi Chaat, a lighter version of the classic street food. Thick, buttery tandoor-grilled Paneer Tikka or Chicken are perfectly complemented by Green Salad and Chutney. Order a side of well-cooked plain, Garlic or Kashmiri naan to scoop up the flavourful sauce of the tender chicken tikka masala.

Virtuoso chef Ram Sapkota supervises the regional bill of fare, which includes a vigorous selection of seafood, non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. Camberwell Curry House is a vivacious, classy Indian and Nepalese fine dining in Camberwell; it’s a place for gatherings, and festivities, a place for business and pleasure.

These and many more delights wait you at our fine dining restaurant in Melbourne.

The name Shakahari, incidentally, is the Hindi word for "vegetarian". For more than forty years Shakahari has been one of this city's most innovative restaurants.

Eschewing compromise, Shakahari has maintained a firm commitment to the two fundamentals of its cuisine: It is completely vegetarian and it uses only fresh, natural ingredients. Menus are changed quarterly to take full advantage of seasonally available fruits and vegetables and there are no artificial ingredients or colourants used.

Shakahari has pioneered other fields in its fascinating development. Beginning in the early '70s by introducing ideas from Japanese, Chinese and Thai culinary traditions. In style, Shakahari's cuisine has always been East-West even before this term became the familiar way to describe cooking which uses Asian ingredients and skills in a European context.

Today this restaurant's wide appeal rests on its expertise in creating meals which are light but satisfying, natural but attentively detailed in their preparation and presentation.

In keeping with its original Indian inspiration, the interior design of Shakahari's Carlton location uses basic village tones and simple furnishings. It's only indulgence are two magnificent cloth paintings of the 19th century Nathvara (Rajasthan school) and a series of the earliest devotional posters from the Ravi Varma Steam Press, Poona.

BBQ Nation is a concept dining restaurant with "Grill Your Own" menu.The live table grill satisfies each taste bud as you can baste and grill the selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices at your own table.

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.

With over 15 years of International experience in India, Germany, Dubai, a Cruise ship, and in Australia with renowned companies. We at Masala craft showcase the finest of Indian Cuisine, delectable traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. We are specialised in authentic North Indian, South Indian and featuring regional Thai on Sunday lunch.

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.

Curry Vault Indian Restaurant & Bar is Melbourne’s finest Indian dining experience. We’re situated off Collins Street in the picturesque Bank Place in the CBD.