Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Balwyn North

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ItalianFrenchChinesePizzeriaGreekGrill

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Albert ParkAscot ValeBrunswickCarltonCarlton NorthFitzroy

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Regale

4.6

Exceptional(18)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Carlton

Booked 8 times today

Hello, Carlton! Your new favorite Restaurant and Basement Bar is about to light up the neighborhood, just steps away from Melbourne CBD.With a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Regale's menu showcases a curated selection of innovative dishes, from indulgent small plates to signature mains that celebrate Asian flavors with a modern Australian flair.Downstairs, Bar Galer offers an inviting blend of contemporary elegance and casual sophistication, perfect for unwinding with friends or catching up over a few drinks.

2. French Saloon

4.8

Exceptional(359)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

3. Essie Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Malvern

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the backstreets of Malvern, Essie is a local neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop. Offering a selection of local and international varieties and styles that speak of time and place. Cosy up next to the fireplace or grab a spot in our sun-filled courtyard.

A photo of Normandy Wine & Grill restaurant

4. Normandy Wine & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(101)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Windsor

Booked 9 times today

Normandy, a cosy restaurant & wine bar, serving French food both traditional and modern. Steak frites plays a big part on the menu serving Cape grim beef with Bearnaise or bordelaise sauce.- TUESDAYS 1/2 Price Steak Frites (all cuts of 'The Grill')- WEDNESDAYS $35 French Classic Dish + Glass of Wine- BYO Tuesday - Thursday ($25 corkage pb)

A photo of Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club restaurant

5. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club

4.5

Awesome(142)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

Melbourne's favourite spot is joining forces with the city's hottest Greek restaurant! Brace yourself for a culinary love affair that merges the best of Melbourne's charm with the rich flavours of traditional Greek cuisine.

A photo of Barklys kitchen Brunswick restaurant

6. Barklys kitchen Brunswick

4.4

Awesome(199)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brunswick

Booked 12 times today

Barklys Kitchen is an modern Italian restaurant dedicated to bringing to you the best of Italian delicacies right here . Located at 63 Sydney Road, Brunswick, we bring to you the best pizzas and pasta in Brunswick made from local and fresh ingredients, crafted with love and passion. Italian cuisine is one of the most loved and tasty cuisines in the world with a host of mind-blowing dishes and preparations.At Barkly's Kitchen, we bring a little piece of Italy right onto your plates or even your doorstep if you require that. A serene ambiance to have some great food and drinks, we invite you to indulge in a hearty Italian feast that you will remember for quite some time to come. We offer takeaway and deliveries as well and you can book tables to avoid waiting in queues on our website or by calling.

7. Lulu's Social Space

4.8

Exceptional(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Ascot Vale

Booked 1 time today

A great range of cocktails, beer, wine & mocktails.Delicious simple food with a fresh approach.Shared plates.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great family options.🔥Cosy courtyard. 🍸 Cocktails🍔 Comfort Food🌱 Cosy undercover Courtyard🙌 Private functions🥂 Great Wine List🍺 Beer on Tap🐶 Dog friendly dining🍖 Onsite smoker cooking ribs and tacos🪑 High Top dining in Parklet🚃 57 Tram stop within 50m🍻 Beer Garden🕵️ Private Events🚗 Streetside Footpath Dining👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fresh & tasty Share plates❌ Gluten Friendly options🙌 Run by Ascot Vale locals for Ascot Vale locals

8. Bar Rosella

4.4

Awesome(90)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Fitzroy

Booked 4 times today

An Italian restaurant and wine bar with a Puglian accent.Located in the heart of Fitzroy, in one of the most beautiful streets in the world: Gertrude Street.Serving Food, Wine and Stories 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘢, 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦..

9. Donnini's

4.6

Exceptional(642)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 8 times today

Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.

A photo of Park Street Pasta & Wine restaurant

10. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(820)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 8 times today

Park Street Pasta & Wine is a cozy Italian spot that serves up comfort food in a warm and inviting environment. Reviewers rave about the 'terrific homemade pasta' and the 'divine handmade pasta', which is a testament to its comforting nature. The menu is inspired by the Tuscan roots of the head chef, and the dishes are described as 'wonderful', 'delicious', and 'excellent'. The restaurant's ambiance is also praised, with many saying it makes them feel like they're back in Italy.

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Jason
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Frank was a great server, made the experience amazing
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Normandy Wine & GrillPrice: Expensive• French• Windsor
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4.7
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Sally
Victoria •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Loved our dinner , good was simple but sooooo amazing . Have the lamb the best
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Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper ClubPrice: Expensive• Greek• Melbourne CBD
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4.5
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Matthew
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall lovely experience at French Saloon. The front of house staff were lovely and very accommodating on the night! The food was also wonderful with the tartare and kingfish being standout dishes. Thanks for a wonderful experience team!
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French SaloonPrice: Expensive• French• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Lily
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 4, 2025
Good ambience and great entree dish. Main was ok.
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RegalePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Carlton
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4.6
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Mia
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Absolutely awesome! My friends and I enjoyed a beautiful bottle of wine and some nibbles last night!! We are all going back to buy a bottle of the Pinot Gris we tried!
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Essie Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Malvern
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4.4

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