Best Authentic Restaurants in Essendon

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1. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 40 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.

2. Philhellene

4.7

Exceptional(272)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Moonee Ponds

Booked 7 times today

Philhellene is one of the four Greek restaurants in Melbourne to be included in the 2011 Age Good Food Guide, our primary objective at Philhellene is to present an authentic concept of food and drink while using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mothers' cooking, creating a truly memorable and even emotional experience.The team at Philhellene consists of John & Susie Rerakis, several time 'best greek restaurant' winners by The Age Good Food Guide, also featured in Vogue Entertaining and other prominent media. Along with them their entourage of mothers who are working in the kitchen, spreading love & tales of their country in the dishes that they serve you.Our primary objective is to present an authentic concept of food and drink while using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mothers’ cooking, creating a wonderful experience.

3. 2 Fat Greeks

4.5

Awesome(204)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 28 times today

Experience the best in truly authentic Greek street food with our range of souvlaki, pitas, chips and salads!The masters of delicious Greek food!Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience the best Greek street food, mouth watering desserts, and plenty of drink options. See you soon!

4. Yeonga Korean BBQ

4.9

Exceptional(591)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • North Melbourne

Booked 26 times today

Yeonga uses never been frozen fresh meat boasting highest quality.(However beef brisket and ox tongue are slightly frozen for slicing)Yeonga uses 100% genuine charcoal for extra juiciness of meats. Yeonga can cater any kind of functions with spacious 150 seats and free car park is located in front of restaurant for your convenience.(Any Function is available) In Korean, Yeonga means “Smoke House”. The colored roof in the logo represents the tiles (Giwa) commonly used in the construction of traditional Korean houses.The interior of this restaurant is built on the model of ‘Hanok’ which is the term used to describe houses built using traditional Korean architecture. Korean architecture lends consideration to the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. The structure of hanok is used tiled roofs (giwa) that not only enhanced its functional efficiency, but also possessed great artistic value.

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5. Cicchetti On Napier

4.4

Awesome(196)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pascoe Vale

Booked 4 times today

Cicchetti, meaning savoury snack or small share plate.

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6. Laksa King Flemington

4.8

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Malaysian • Flemington

Booked 3 times today

At Laksa King, we bring the authentic flavors of Malaysia to life with our famous Curry Laksa—a rich, aromatic coconut broth filled with fresh prawns, chicken, and fragrant spices. Combining traditional recipes with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, we offer a warm and welcoming dining experience that’s perfect for lovers of Malaysian cuisine. Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of laksa or exploring our street food classics, Laksa King promises a true taste of Malaysia.

7. Bright Palace

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3.4

Very Good(4)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Docklands

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Bright Palace, where modern elegance meets authentic Chinese flavours in the heart of Docklands. Our elevated menu celebrates the richness of Chinese cuisine, featuring the freshest seafood and a curated selection of daily yum cha dishes. Experience a vibrant dining atmosphere, perfect for everything from casual gatherings to special occasions.

8. Di Stasio Carlton

4.5

Awesome(365)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlton

The third venue for the high-profile restaurateur couple Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall, sits behind the King and Godfree complex on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets and has glamorous echoes of their Di Stasio Citta pleasure palace in the city.Designed by architect Di Ritter of Hassell, also responsible for Citta, the pizzeria has three separate spaces inside, adorned with Reko Rennie artwork and Shaun Gladwell sculptures, and a courtyard bar centred around a fountain imported from the Roman countryside.Chef Federico Congiu, who has worked with Di Stasio for five years, is making his own jersey milk mozzarella fiore di latte for the pizzas. Congiu has sourced five growers around the Yarra Valley to grow and preserve San Marzano tomatoes for pizza toppings and is having special durum wheat flour milled in Tamworth.

9. Kentaro - Pop Up

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2.0

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Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne

Welcome to Kentaro, a Japanese omakase restaurant that transports diners to the intimate charm of Japan’s hidden side streets. Here, we offer an authentic and immersive dining experience that celebrates the art of Japanese cuisine. Under the guidance of our talented producer chef, whose extensive background includes esteemed Melbourne establishments such as Shiranui, Shoya, and Marble Yakiniku, as well as international experience in culinary hubs like Singapore and Tokyo, Kentaro elevates Melbourne's dining scene to new heights. Join us for a unique journey where tradition meets innovation in every exquisite creation.

10. Mama Manoush

4.7

Exceptional(319)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Brunswick

Booked 22 times today

A TASTE OF LEBANON Fresh n' Tasty! Our mezza selection is authentic and traditional to the finest detail. If you were in Lebanon right now, this is what would be on the menu and made the same way with the same ingredients. Mama has invited you round for dinner! She's cooked a massive feast so be sure to tell all your friends! Once you are done, stop by her garden for a drink.

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Pina
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It’s always a treat having dinner here. Food is great, service is great.
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2 Fat GreeksPrice: Expensive• Greek• Essendon
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4.5
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Jenny
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was good but I think, maybe, recently changed ownership. It was slightly different than I recall it was the last time I went which was a little disappointing as the food the first time I went was flaw less. It was still good but some of the ingredients changed. Also I tried to order a few cocktail and they were all out of some of the alcohol for them, I had this happen a couple of weeks prior for the same cocktail so it was disappointing it happened twice in a row.
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Cicchetti On NapierPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pascoe Vale
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4.4
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Josie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Excellent food, service and ambience. Great place for a family dinner
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DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - CarltonPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Carlton
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4.4
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Duraid
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Very nice food, lovely staff and great service I take my family every week my kids love it
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Yeonga Korean BBQPrice: Expensive• Asian• North Melbourne
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4.9
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Rally
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Fresh food and great service New owner doing a great job
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PhilhellenePrice: Expensive• Greek• Moonee Ponds
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4.7

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210 restaurants available nearby

1. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

2. Philhellene

3. 2 Fat Greeks

4. Yeonga Korean BBQ

5. Cicchetti On Napier

6. Laksa King Flemington

7. Bright Palace

8. Di Stasio Carlton

9. Kentaro - Pop Up

10. Mama Manoush

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