Best Casual Restaurants in Balwyn

217 restaurants available nearby

1. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(988)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 18 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

2. Enoteca Boccaccio

4.6

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kew East

Booked 2 times today

One Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2024Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2024 - Three GlassesThe Top 10 Hatted Italian Restaurants in Melbourne, The Age January 2024Star Wine List Awards 2024 (Global) - Winner Best New Wine List in the World.Top 25 restaurants in Victoria for 2023 - Herald SunOne Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2023Enoteca Boccaccio is an award winning restaurant from the legendary D'Anna family. Situated above Boccaccio Continental Supermarket, it is a destination for some of Melbournes best cheese, salumi, and an Italian/European menu from hatted head chef Andrew Beddoes. The wine list is a dynamic and ever evolving selection of our favourite wines from local and international producers. It is curated by our team to best reflect the vintages and compliment the menu offering. We offer BYO Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night dinner service and Friday/Saturday lunch service with $20 corkage per bottle.

3. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(299)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 7 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

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4. The Hills Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(174)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Surrey Hills

Booked 4 times today

We are a Pizza and Wine Bar located just a few strides from Surrey Hills Train station, on Union Road. We think that wine should first and foremost be fun, and therefore we look to showcase avant-garde producers who make wine in a fresh and approachable manner - wines that sit perfectly alongside a delicious slice of pizza.

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5. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(380)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

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6. Paradiso Bar and Grill

4.5

Awesome(97)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 7 times today

Cafe Paradiso is a predominantly Italian restaurant/ cafe with Mediterranean options. With artisan pizzas, pasta and wide variety of sharing meals, a BEER GARDEN and CAFE settings; and the new addition: our CAR PARK BAR; Cafe Paradiso combines good atmosphere with any style of dining experiences and drinks served by our warm staff.Located opposite the beautiful Rivoli Cinemas, Cafe Paradiso provides quick and warm service to cater movie goers. Cocktails and drinks with selection of sharing dishes, makes it a perfect stop off before a movie.We look forward to serving you!

7. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(189)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 4 times today

Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.

8. Clover

4.9

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 3 times today

Clover is a restaurant and wine bar on Swan Street, Richmond with a focus on good produce, good wine and good times, cooked and served with care and intent, reflective of modern European bistro's.

9. Milton Wine Shop

4.8

Exceptional(109)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Malvern

Booked 5 times today

Milton is a neighbourhood wine bar, operating since 2014 with simple ideas executed with detail.We offer woodfired pizza with quality at the core, a considered wine list representing producers who focus on honesty and representation of place. We are a venue to visit multiple times a week for a glass, dinner, or throw your birthday celebration at.Our kitchen operates Tuesday to Sunday, featuring woodfired pizza alongside snacks and share plates that work with the wines we love to drink. Pasta nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.Our Kitchen hours are:Monday: ClosedTuesday & Wednesday: 5-8:30pmThursday: 5-10pmFriday: 3-10pm Saturday: 12-10pm Sunday: 12-8:30pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we always keep a few tables aside both inside and out for walk-ins

10. Sachi

4.6

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Hawthorn

Booked 1 time today

Sachi, derived from the Japanese word for happiness or joy, finds its roots in ‘umi no sachi,’ translating to treasure of the sea. This concept was conceived with the aim of delivering an unparalleled seafood experience, incorporating Japanese culinary techniques. We blend select ingredients often associated with fine dining into a more casual setting. Our team comprises accomplished sushi chefs, each with over a decade of experience in top Japanese restaurants. We’re poised to offer you our very best.

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Jake
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is the place to go! Incredible atmosphere, amazing wine list & phenomenal food. New regular Friday night spot!
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Enoteca BoccaccioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kew East
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4.6
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Reg
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
We've dined here with friends and family on 4 occasions in 2024 and without fail the service is friendly and efficient. Grazia is our preferred local dining venue. Congratulations to all involved. You are getting it right every time .
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Erik
Melbourne •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Always a treat eating here... food and service: top of the rostrum! The 2 wait staff today were amazing! Chefs seem to make consistently great food. It's why we love this place!
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Neighbourhood PizzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Armadale
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4.8
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Andy
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
The choice of mains disappointed. Everything else was perfect
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Union HousePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Richmond
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4.7
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Selina
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Lovely staff and food is delicious! Special mention: Blue cheese pizza 🍕!
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The Hills Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Surrey Hills
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4.6

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217 restaurants available nearby

1. Grazia Restaurant

2. Enoteca Boccaccio

3. Union House

4. The Hills Wine Bar

5. Neighbourhood Pizza

6. Paradiso Bar and Grill

7. Albert's Wine Bar

8. Clover

9. Milton Wine Shop

10. Sachi

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