Best Restaurants for Foodies in Lower Plenty

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

ItalianFrenchIndianJapaneseChineseSpanish

Regions

Inner City EastInner City NorthNorthern Suburbs

Neighborhoods

BrunswickCarltonCarlton NorthClifton HillCollingwoodFitzroy

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Greensborough RSL

4.5

Awesome(587)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Greensborough

Booked 6 times today

Greensborough RSL is a foodies' haven with its bistro-style menu, led by Dan O'Halloran. Reviews praise its 'substantial menu', 'delicious food', 'good selection' and 'well-priced meals'. The atmosphere is also highlighted as 'great', 'friendly', and 'pleasant'. It's also a hit with locals for its 'members' prices' and 'member's nights'. A must-visit for any foodie in the Northern Suburbs!

2. 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.

A photo of Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar restaurant

3. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 23 times today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

4. Osteria 20

4.0

Excellent(91)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 8 times today

Hawthorn's Osteria 20 serves contemporary Italian cuisine in a stylish dining room. With an inspired selection of starters and main courses, Osteria 20 is set to be loved by locals, out of town visitors and foodies!With Glenferrie Railway Station just a short walk away, Osteria 20 is only a few minutes from Camberwell Market and Melbourne's CBD.

5. Isme Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Lebanese • Thornbury

Booked 10 times today

ISME 2.0 IS HERE 🍸After many months of curating and perfecting, the time has officially come to open Isme back to our beloved customers.We are elated to welcome you to our dining table this October. 🍽️Our online booking system will be live mid September, and we cannot wait to share the culinary masterpiece we’ve been working on. 👨🏼‍🍳Keep an eye on our Instagram for official launch dates, updates and sneak peaks.The message at Isme Restaurant is simple:Welcome home. See you in October.

A photo of The Carlton Wine Room restaurant

6. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(834)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 28 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

7. D.O.C Osteria Carlton

4.5

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 15 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.

A photo of Anada Bar & Restaurant restaurant

8. Anada Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Fitzroy

Booked 7 times today

Añada on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, serves a tapas menu mainly influenced by the food of Andalusia, Southern Spain and the flavours of the Mediterranean. Originally founded in 2008 by Jesse and Vanessa Gerner, the team at Añada highly value sustainable efforts and community outreach, and champion local farmers, producers and providers as often as possible.In the years since its opening, Añada has grown to be known as a neighbourhood staple, offering a menu that pairs authentic Spanish foods with an extensive wine and sherry list. The warm, intimate atmosphere is complemented by knowledgeable, friendly service.

A photo of Oh Loretta Wine Bar restaurant

9. Oh Loretta Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Northcote

Booked 3 times today

Oh Loretta is a good times bar that is all about the love.Run by driven hospitality professionals who wanted a place to drink well, eat best and listen to great music.Favouring local farmers and producers, magic makers and heroes of our food and wine scene – the little guys (just like us) – to produce a menu based on seasonal availability and a wine list that showcases primo talent…what’s not to love?

10. Wabi Sabi Salon

4.4

Awesome(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Collingwood

Booked 27 times today

Wabi Sabi Salon is a modern and authentic take on Japanese dining. Our restaurant offers a great range of both traditional and contemporary dishes made with the freshest ingredients.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

R
Richard
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A great place to meet friends and have great food with a view. Excellent breakfast options and coffee was very good too.
More info
Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
•
4.4
T
Tom
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious 'chef's tasting menu". Varied and beautiful presentation.
More info
Rice Queen Oriental Diner and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Fitzroy
•
4.6
A
Amanda
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved the food and ambiance at HoChi Mama with great service
More info
Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
•
4.6
S
Steven
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Nice night quick service plenty of in-house giveaway's food very good
More info
Greensborough RSLPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Greensborough
•
4.5
E
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.
More info
Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
•
4.8

Explore OpenTable

Neighborhood
Foodies

Lower Plenty

ASD-TBD (NA)
Port Melbourne
Parkville
Coburg
Elsternwick
Nunawading
Carlton
Ormond
South Melbourne
South Yarra
Ascot Vale
Southbank
Doncaster East
Springvale
West Melbourne
Alphington
Mount Waverley
Oakleigh
Bulleen
Notting Hill