Best Seasonal Restaurants in Hawthorn East

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1. Gilson

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 69 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

2. Lona Misa

4.6

Exceptional(805)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Yarra

Booked 22 times today

A collaboration with renowned Melbourne chefs Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters, Smith & Daughters Deli) and Ian Curley (French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar), Lona Misa is a rebellious renaissance from root to stem, sustainably crafted to be seasonal, full of flavour, and memorable. The result? "A deliciously lively eatery that provides the ideal setting for coming together and taking part in the simple act of enjoying good food that is kind to the planet" (TimeOut). Awarded One Hat by the prestigious Good Food Guide 2023, Lona Misa’s Latin fare and bistro dining collide against the norms of the classical medley you know of vegan and vegetarian dining. Think of dishes like Brazilian steafood stew Moqueca, roasted padron & manchego croquetas, or pastor mushrooms grilled over charcoals on Josper with corn puree, fermented pineapple & chilli.

3. Salona

4.6

Exceptional(204)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 2 times today

Founded in 1969 by our grandfather Tony.It is our absolute privilege & such an honour to continue to share with you his greatest passion.Our promise is to serve every dish in a warm environment that celebrates 3 generations of Greek hospitality.We support local suppliers allowing us to cook with seasonal & fresh produce.Proudly sharing traditional recipes, from our family to yours. — SALONA “Established in 1969”

4. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(187)

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.

5. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 25 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

6. Askal

4.3

Awesome(111)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

7. Clover

4.9

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 10 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.

8. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1151)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

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9. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3

Awesome(784)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 103 times today

Founded in 2007, Secret Kitchen brings to the city of Melbourne chinese dining experience the like of which youwon’t find anywhere else in the state. Combining traditional flavours with innovative techniques, an extensive variety of menu items and an incomparable atmosphere, Secret Kitchen offers its guests an inimitable feasting experience. We are awarded one of the top Yum Cha restaurant on Time Out Melbourne and rated 4 stars out of 5 by The Age Good Food Guide. Secret Kitchen is located strategically opposite Her Majesty's Theatre, also serving pre-theatre menus for your before show meal.

10. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1353)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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Shamini
Victoria •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Second time at Gilson and it didn’t disappoint. Food was excellent and service great. Great value for money.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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susan
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lots of bold flavours in with the fully plant based menu. I really enjoyed the paring of chocolate sauce with a savoury dish and a very and creamy smooth cheese sauce. The arepas were very fluffy. The drinks and desert were also amazing, I could definitely taste the salt in the ice cream which really brings out more flavour
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Lona MisaPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• South Yarra
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4.6
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Aditya
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely food and a nice spot for a team lunch Would definitely recommend
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SalonaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Richmond
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4.6
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Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Had dinner here on a Tuesday night. Food exceeded my expectations and overall a really nice spot for a drink/meal, particularly when the weather is nice and you are able to sit at a table outside. Recommend
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Albert's Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Armadale
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4.8
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Lee
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
My friend and I had the most delightful lunch today. The service was impeccable and warm. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7

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165 restaurants available nearby

1. Gilson

2. Lona Misa

3. Salona

4. Albert's Wine Bar

5. The European

6. Askal

7. Clover

8. Il Solito Posto

9. Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

10. Meatmaiden

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