Best Fun Restaurants in Balwyn North

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1. Tesoro Gastronomia

4.6

Exceptional(319)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Balwyn North

Booked 9 times today

Deli-cafe by day, elegant-restaurant by night. Tesoro Gastronomia is a testament to the belief that a dining experience need not be fussy to be fantastic. The seasonal menu pays homage to our Italian roots, presented in a modern context, we explore Italian cuisine's greatest hits whilst taking advantage of the beauty and bounty of seasonal local ingredients.Tesoro exists to share our passion for the beauty and simplicity of Italian cuisine, and 100% of profits are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor the arts & events in the local community. As a collective, we recognise that our parents & grandparents sacrificed to give our generation the gifts of opportunity & prosperity; so Tesoro was created in their honour to pay their legacy forward.

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2. Sir Henry Barkly Hotel

4.4

Awesome(400)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Heidelberg

Booked 11 times today

Barklys Hotel is a newly renovated pub in the heart of Heidelberg. The interior is modern industrial with a fun ambiance that works equally well for a night out with friends or a dinner with the family, with a newly renovated beer garden for the perfect social experience.We are located on the corner of Burgundy St and Cape St, five minutes drive from Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia.We offer modern Australian bistro meals, pub favourites, tapas in our bar, cocktails and drink specials! With a heated terrace, foxtel, wifi and live music on Sundays, there is always something for everyone.Our kitchen stays open from Friday to Sunday 12pm- late

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3. The Hills Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(174)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Surrey Hills

Booked 7 times today

We are a Pizza and Wine Bar located just a few strides from Surrey Hills Train station, on Union Road. We think that wine should first and foremost be fun, and therefore we look to showcase avant-garde producers who make wine in a fresh and approachable manner - wines that sit perfectly alongside a delicious slice of pizza.

4. Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

Exceptional(1179)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 27 times today

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

5. Feekah Doncaster

4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Doncaster

Booked 4 times today

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, highteas, boozy brunches.Whether you’re planning a special celebration or a chic get-together, our venue offers a stunning setting for unforgettable moments.

6. Alphington Social

4.3

Awesome(357)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Alphington

The Alphington Social...an eclectic wood fire pizza, cheese and wine bar located in the heart of Alphington. Offering a cosy environment with warm, friendly staff whom put an emphasis on fresh food sourced both locally and internationally. Great Australian wines, tap beer and cocktails, along with a substantial offering of cheese and charcuterie.

7. La Perla Bar

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Camberwell

Situated in Camberwell La Perla is a Pizza, Wine & Cocktail restaurant. Serving up classic Italian hospitality, celebrating friendship, dusty records and fun wine. La Perla expresses the traditions of regional Italian cuisine. With a bespoke woodfired oven as the heart of La Perla, our cozy neighbourhood trattoria & bar offers a creative take on Italian dining. We invite you to join us and experience our authentic cuisine & hand picked wines that aim to transport you to the rural landscapes of Italy.Our menu comprises of wine bar classics like cured meats and cheeses, 48 - 96hr hr ferment woodfired pizzas and regional specialties perfect for causal catch-ups or substantial dining.We hope when you arrive as a stranger, you leave as a friend!

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8. L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

4.5

Awesome(585)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ivanhoe

Booked 8 times today

Our name encompasses our philosophy on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.We take great care in preparing authentic regional Italian cuisine using only quality, fresh and seasonal produce. Our mission is to produce high quality artisan style food that has been carefully crafted and perfected, using time honoured methods.

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9. The Mexican Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(10)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Templestowe

Booked 3 times today

Nicely tucked in the midst of Templestowe’s dining district is The Mexican Kitchen which was founded by lovers of Mexican food for lovers of Mexican food.Our family run business is a home to the local community serving delicious and simple food that is made with love. The tempting array of authentic Mexican dishes is reminiscent of antojitos (literally “little cravings”) from a traditional Mexican street vendor that entices all diners.Our vision was to develop a menu of Mexican street food dishes designed to share, utilising the quality, freshness and variety of Australian produce while maintaining authenticity of experience and taste.A fresh and fun evening bite or dinner experience at a great price makes The Mexican Kitchen an exciting addition to an already buzzing food hub in the heart of Templestowe.

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10. Luton Lane Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(49)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Hawthorn

Luton Lane Wine Bar is a unique find offering great wines, fun cocktails and easy relaxed food. Inspired by bringing the inner city vibe to Hawthorn.‍Tapas style food created by our young passionate chef.Wines to suit every palate sourced locally and abroad, craft beers and cocktails from the classics to the experimental. Our Sommelier and bar team can guide you in your selection.Join us for a drink, a snack or dinner, a date , an after work catch up or your party.

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Yingqi
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I will recommend recoco to all my friends. The food is really good, I can say this is one of my favorite restaurant in Melbourne.
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Rococo HawthornPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hawthorn
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4.6
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Tristan
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
So glad we found this restaurant- amazing food, wonderful waitstaff and perfectly sized for a pre-Christmas dinner with friends so you can enjoy each others company without too much noise. Will certainly be going back.
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Tesoro GastronomiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Balwyn North
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4.6
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Kon
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
The table ordered the 3 for $42 Tapas, and the food arrived quickly, it was nice and hot and it all tasted delicious.....thank you
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Sir Henry Barkly HotelPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Heidelberg
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4.4
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Selina
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Lovely staff and food is delicious! Special mention: Blue cheese pizza 🍕!
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The Hills Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Surrey Hills
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria •1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 Apr 2024
It was raining the day f our booking and while there were plenty of seats available we were seated in the “outdoor” or “undercover” area and rain was coming through
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Feekah DoncasterPrice: Moderate• Australian• Doncaster
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4.7

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297 restaurants available nearby

1. Tesoro Gastronomia

2. Sir Henry Barkly Hotel

3. The Hills Wine Bar

4. Rococo Hawthorn

5. Feekah Doncaster

6. Alphington Social

7. La Perla Bar

8. L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

9. The Mexican Kitchen

10. Luton Lane Wine Bar

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