Best Cozy Restaurants in Kensington

132 restaurants available nearby

1. Mama Le

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Kensington

Booked 3 times today

Mama Le Restaurant is the best of mums cooking with a modern twist. This hidden gem is across multiple levels with modern decor with lots of luscious plants, neons and artwork. While Mama's serving up her Vietnamese asian fusion dishes, Rebel's Bar will keep you happy with all the cocktails. This new venue is a MUST on your next night out. Perfect spot for an intimate dinner or catch up with friends and family. This multi level venue can accomodate functions for a cheeky party.

2. The Moat

4.8

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 9 times today

The Moat in Melbourne is a cozy Italian haven. It's described as 'cozy and energetic' with 'unique but comfortable decor and furniture.' The ambiance is perfect for a romantic or relaxed dinner, intimate lunch, or meeting up with friends. The fairy lights, cozy basement library style, and buzzing vibe add to the charm. It's a place where you can escape, enjoy good food and wine, and have conversations in a quiet, warm, and friendly environment.

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3. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 24 times today

We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.

4. Ototo

3.7

Very Good(370)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 times today

Discover a hidden gem beneath the city streets at our contemporary Asian restaurant. Located underground, our venue boasts a full bar and an exquisite menu that promises a fusion of flavors. Delight in the Chef's Tasting Menu, a curated selection of favorites. Savor dishes like Kingfish Sashimi with truffle ponzu, or popular wagyu tataki. Dumpling enthusiasts can relish our diverse range, while main courses feature delights such as 48-Hour Black Angus Short Ribs and Signature 14-Day Dry Aged Duck. Don't forget to pair your meal with creative cocktails from our bar. Complete your journey with decadent desserts like Chocolate Fondant and Pandan Creme Brulee.

5. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1136)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 31 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..

6. The European

4.6

Exceptional(1274)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 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.

7. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1243)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

Trattoria Emilia is a cozy Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD. Reviewers frequently mention its warm and comfortable ambience, with one saying 'Amazing delicious food in a cosy warm atmosphere'. The relaxed atmosphere and high ratings for ambience suggest a cozy setting, perfect for casual dining or a romantic date.

8. Old Man Drew

4.5

Awesome(232)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 34 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

9. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1334)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 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

10. Clover

4.8

Exceptional(132)

Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 20 times today

Clover is a cozy place with a relaxing atmosphere. Many reviews mention the restaurant's 'cosy local wine bar' vibe, with one reviewer describing it as 'amazing service, dimly lit and quite romantic'. It's also described as a place where 'you can tell you're right at home as soon as you walk in'. The ambiance is comfortable, making it a great spot for a 'lovely date night'.

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5.0
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5.0
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Great food suggestions, pleasant staff, yummy food and dessert and wine, great vibe. Been coming over 10 years, a haven.
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5.0
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Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
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4.8
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Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
It was a beautiful place with incredible food, and a lot more food than we expected! It was delicious with a beautiful atmosphere. It wasn't too loud or packed and made an incredible night, I definitely want to return another time.
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OtotoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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3.7
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Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 13, 2024
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132 restaurants available nearby

1. Mama Le

2. The Moat

3. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4. Ototo

5. Il Solito Posto

6. The European

7. Trattoria Emilia

8. Old Man Drew

9. Meatmaiden

10. Clover

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