North&COMMON

4.4

317 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Our chefs draw inspiration from their diverse backgrounds to create unique and flavorful dishes that are sure to surprise and delight. With a menu that changes with the seasons, patrons can expect new and exciting selections alongside classical favourites year-round. Our emphasis on quality and flavour provides a dining experience that is both refined and approachable.

With an exceptionally varied and deep wine selection, we are sure to help you find just the right beverage to celebrate any occasion (or day of the week) take a journey through our Book of Wine or be guided into our walk-in cellar and take your pick.

Set in such a unique space North&COMMON lends itself to a refined yet approachable atmosphere, perfect for those looking for a sophisticated yet casual dining experience without sacrificing quality or flavour. Available Wednesday-Saturday, right here in the heart of Coburg.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Bistro
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9100 9000
Website
https://northandcommon.com.au/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=northandcommon
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether for an intimate birthday gathering, a lively group celebration, an engagement party or any occasion requiring an exceptional setting paired with award-winning food and beverage, North&COMMON is your ideal venue.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9100 9000

Location
1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058
Neighborhood
Coburg
Cross street
Champ Street and Pentridge Blvd. Enter through the Pentridge Piazza
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
19 Tram
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Experiences

$59 Locals Menu
A$59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a 2 course meal at North&COMMON selected by the Chef showcasing some of our favourite dishes. Available Wednesday to Thursday.
Saturday Lunch and Pentridge Tour Package
A$93.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Make your Pentridge experience complete with a National Trust Pentridge Prison Tour and lunch at North&COMMON restaurant. Start with a 2-course chef’s selection at the hatted restaurant, North&COMMON, before embarking on a fascinating tour of H Division where you’ll uncover and explore some of the more notorious chapters in Australian penal history. Please select the time you would like to dine below. You will then be automatically booked on the 2.30pm tour of H Division. Pentridge Tour Information: Please meet at the Warder's building near the clocktower. You will need to arrive 15min prior to tour starting. Tour duration is 90min. Tickets are non-refundable.
Thursday Dinner and Pentridge Tour Package
A$93.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Make your Pentridge experience complete with a Nighttime National Trust Pentridge Prison Tour and dinner at North&COMMON restaurant. Start with a 2-course chef’s selection at the recently hatted restaurant, North&COMMON, before embarking on a fascinating Night Tour of H Division where you’ll uncover and explore some of the more notorious chapters in Australian penal history. Please select the time you would like to dine below. You will then be automatically booked on the 8.30pm night tour of H Division. Pentridge Tour Information: Please meet at the Warder's building near the clocktower. You will need to arrive 15min prior to tour starting. Tour duration is 90min. Tickets are non-refundable.

Private dining

COBB LANE SOURDOUGHA$9.00
Cultured Butter, Beerenberg Jam or Vegemite
TOASTED CROISSANTA$12.00
Cultured Butter, Beerenberg Jam or Vegemite
EGGS SERVED YOUR WAYA$18.00
Poached, Fried or Scrambled with Sourdough and your choice of one Add-On
EGGS BENEDICTA$25.00
Slow Cooked Eggs, Shaved Ham, Spinach, Hollandaise
AVOCADOA$24.00
Grilled Sourdough, Cashew Cream & Dried Tomato (GFO available) (VG)
SLOW COOKED MUSHROOMA$21.00
Butter Toasted Sourdough, Mozzarella
HOT PANCAKEA$24.00
Summer Berries, Whipped Mascarpone, Macadamia
COCONUT GRANOLAA$18.00
Melon, Pistachio & Coconut Yoghurt

What 317 people are saying

North&COMMON reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North&COMMON, nestled within Coburg's historic Pentridge Prison, offers a "unique dining experience" with inventive global flavors and a warm, stylish ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the kangaroo skewer and lamb shoulder. Ideal for special occasions, it promises a memorable culinary journey.

317 Reviews

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Adrienne
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our first visit to North & Common, we’ll be back for sure!!
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Lynn
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service & food, plenty to eat and all of it was delicious.
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christian VIP
Melbourne63 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local spot for lunch . $59 lunch menu is great value . Service very attentive and friendly . Scallop starter and line caught fish was delicious
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MelindaH
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately we won’t be going back The quality of food DID NOT match the high price The wines were also over priced Our waiter was excellent though
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Sarah
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
claudia in the bar is the best, she was so lovely and welcoming. the waitress in north and common was so accommodating and helped with dietary needs
North&COMMONResponded on March 4, 2025
Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your 5 Star review on your recent experience with us at North & Common Restaurant. We're glad you had a great time and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards Tristin Ryan Restaurant Supervisor
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Jane
Victoria1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Dinner was excellent however service extremely poor. Waiting staff not attentive at all and appeared as though we were being avoided. Tables were too close together and it was difficult for us to hear our own conversation. Very limited breakfast menu and my poached eggs came out hard boiled. Would not recommend having breakfast there.
North&COMMONResponded on February 22, 2025
We apologize for your experience. Saturday evenings can be busy, but we always strive to provide the best service. After reviewing, orders and delivery times were in line with our standards. We're sorry if the service felt inattentive and will take your feedback into account. Unfortunately, noise levels are beyond our control, while for the table, we did not receive any preferences but would be happy to offer a more suitable one in the future. Thank you also for your feedback on the menu and poached eggs; we will consider it for improvements. We hope to welcome you again for a better experience. N&C Staff
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Tane
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The servers were attentive. And made some good recommendations when we asked. The pork was a fantastic recommendation, easily the best I've eaten in a restaurant. Nice night out
North&COMMONResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Tane, Thank you for sharing your 5 Star review on your recent experience at North & Common. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards Tristin Ryan Restaurant Supervisor
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Dave
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
After booking a table for my wife’s birthday for 13 February one week before hand then arriving 15 minutes early we were advised that our QUIET table was taken by some Valentine couple!! WTF is this BS!!
North&COMMONResponded on February 19, 2025
Dear Dave, Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced during your wife’s birthday celebration. As noted by Open Table, reservations do not assign a specific table, but our team always aims to provide the best possible seating based on availability. We understand how important the atmosphere is for special occasions; however, we want to assure you that the quality of our food and service does not depend on the table location. We sincerely apologize if this affected your experience and take your comments seriously. We are committed to continually improving our hospitality and hope to welcome you again for a more enjoyable visit. Kind regards, N&C staff
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Declan
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. We had the 4 course tasting menu (chefs selection). Good amount of food for $ spent. All dishes were incredible. Favourite was oysters and the lamb shoulder. Service was not as high level as we expected it to be. Table not cleaned down throughout service. There were a few times when food was bought out however plates were not bought out with it, waiter/waitress needed prompting to bring plates (meals were served as sharing plates), we sat for 5 minutes before plates were bought out to us. Drinks were slow, coffee at end of meal was not bought out until very last second. Overall we loved the food and hope service will improve next time we visit
North&COMMONResponded on February 15, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the 4-course tasting menu, and we're especially glad that the oysters and lamb shoulder were your favorites. It's wonderful to know that the food met your expectations. However, we're truly sorry that the service fell short of your expectations. We take your comments seriously and will work with our team to improve the attention to detail and the overall dining experience, ensuring that all aspects, including table maintenance and timely service, are up to the high standards we aim to provide. We sincerely hope to welcome you back soon and provide an even better experience next time. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts! Warm Regards North and Common Team
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Michael
Victoria2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Our group thought that the venue was very noisy so made it difficult to have a conversation and the food was over seasoned(salty).
North&COMMONResponded on February 11, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed parts of your experience, but we’re also sorry that it didn’t fully meet your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent food and service, and we would love the opportunity to improve. If you have any specific feedback or suggestions on how we can enhance your next visit, please feel free to share. We’d love to welcome you back soon and provide a better experience. Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon! Best regards, North&Common Team
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North&COMMON is rated 4.4 stars by 317 OpenTable diners.

North&COMMON does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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