116 Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Essendon

116 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Courthouse Hotel restaurant

1. The Courthouse Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(288)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • North Melbourne

Booked 17 times today

Nestled in the vibrant heart of North Melbourne, the Courthouse Hotel is just steps away from the Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne's Arts Precinct.With multiple fireplaces, our cosy pub offers a warm and welcoming ambiance.We take pride in sourcing local, seasonal produce to prepare traditional pub favourites and more!

2. Royal Oak Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(252)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 25 times today

The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality

3. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 17 times today

The Mona Castle Hotel, located in Seddon, Victoria, is a historic pub that has been serving locals for over 150 years. Known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, it offers a mix of traditional charm and modern comfort. Guests can enjoy a cold beer at the bar, relax by the open fire with a glass of wine, or sip cocktails in the beer garden. The menu features pub classics, with weekly specials like Parma and Steak nights, as well as a Sunday roast with live music. The Mona Castle is perfect for casual drinks, dining, or hosting events

4. 2 Fat Greeks

4.5

Awesome(218)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 14 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!

5. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 7 times today

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

A photo of The Carlton Wine Room restaurant

6. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(815)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 11 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

7. Local Chook

4.7

Exceptional(130)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Moonee Ponds

Booked 8 times today

Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant. For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.

8. Naga Moon

4.4

Awesome(37)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Moonee Ponds

Booked 10 times today

Modern Thai cuisine and specialty cocktails on Hall Street

9. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 5 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

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10. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 42 times today

We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.

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116 restaurants available nearby

1. The Courthouse Hotel

2. Royal Oak Hotel

3. Mona Castle Hotel

4. 2 Fat Greeks

5. Bistra

6. The Carlton Wine Room

7. Local Chook

8. Naga Moon

9. Maven by Morgan

10. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

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