Best Restaurants for Foodies in Hillside

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BrunswickCarltonCarlton NorthClifton HillCollingwoodElsternwick

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(539)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 7 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

2. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.6

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 8 times today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

3. Bar Taralli

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4.6

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Melbourne

Booked 9 times today

Lead by renowned Melbourne chef Salvatore Giorgio, Bar Taralli celebrates the rustic flavours and traditions from the South of Italy.Inspired by the regions simple yet bold approach to food, Bar Taralli focuses on bringing out authentic flavours in every dish.Creating a warm and inviting space for patrons to gather, this is Salvatore's love letter to his homeland, a region that deeply shaped his culinary philosophy. Salvatore welcomes you to his new home, a place to share his rich food culture with Melbourne foodies.

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4. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(834)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 30 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

A photo of D.O.C Osteria Carlton restaurant

5. D.O.C Osteria Carlton

4.5

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 16 times today

D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.

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6. Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(435)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

Melbourne Hwaro Korean BBQ is a place where one can fully enjoy that authentic Korean taste. Located in the CBD the restaurant is always full, even on the weekdays, as the smell of the BBQ floats down from the terrance stopping people in their tracks. Just like mother used to makeTaste is something Hwaro is particular about. Taste is what owner and chef Eunsook Kim is mostly concerned with. Her dignified and somber character, reminds many people of their own mothers. Kim herself is essential to Hwaro. The preparations for all the meat and sauce available at Hwaro are handled by Kim alone. This includes supervision of the slicing of the Karubi (boneless short ribs), and preparation of the 23 different ingredients* needed for the hot pepper Sangyu Pusaru seasoning. Nearly all of the seasonings lined up on the tables are Kim's own creations.

A photo of Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant restaurant

7. Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 11 times today

Green Man's Arms is a cozy, eco-conscious pub nestled on Lygon Street, Carlton. Specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, this venue champions local, seasonal produce in every dish. Signature items include their crispy eggplant parma and freshly baked flatbreads, making it a hotspot for plant-based food lovers. The drink menu showcases a wide range of locally brewed craft beers, ciders, and natural wines, perfectly complementing the sustainable ethos of the venue.Beyond the food, Green Man’s Arms is a hub for community engagement with regular trivia nights, live music, and events focused on environmental awareness. The warm, laid-back vibe and intimate setting make it the perfect place to relax, share a meal, and enjoy good company. Green Man's Arms offers a unique dining experience that’s as good for the soul as it is for the planet.

8. Denmark House

4.7

Exceptional(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Danish • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

Denmark House is a small piece of Denmark in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Offering the best of Denmark: wonderful Danish food, served in beautiful Danish design in a enjoyable atmosphere of Danish music and “hygge”, which translates as ‘coziness’.The New Nordic cuisine is one of the leading gastronomic experiences in the world. Denmark House is part of this Nordic foodrevolution and the restaurant and bar will provide you with a traditional yet modern Danish experience.For lunch we offer 20 different kinds of “smørrebrød” – the traditional Danish open sandwich. You can choose your own selection or go for the tasting platter, a healthy lunch option when you fancy something different.In the evening we serve a contemporary menu inspired by New Nordic cuisine with an emphasis on comfort foods so guests sample true Danish ‘hygge’ when dining at Denmark House.

9. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3265)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 73 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

10. Lee Ho Fook

4.6

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 times today

Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.

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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great food and service Thanks for a beautiful afternoon
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D.O.C Osteria CarltonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.5
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SamVIP
Gold Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The special lunch of pasta and wine for $25 was excellent value and the pasta was delicious. The service was very attentive.
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Bar TaralliPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Melbourne
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4.6
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Deena
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
As always the food was wonderful - Interesting and beautifully presented. The service team were excellent and overall was a very pleasant experience.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Annabel
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
A choices of casual and private dining experience. Excellent service and delicious food. Just simply amazing place to celebrate special day.
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TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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4.6
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Eunji
Melbourne •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Small portion size for the price, food itself was very tasty. Soft tofu dish is the winner, good drink menu. great spot for a hangout with not too much noise. Toilet needs a little update or cleaning.
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Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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4.8

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