Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Northcote

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Cuisine

ItalianSeafoodFrenchChinesePizzeriaGreek

Regions

BaysideInner CityInner City NorthInner SouthNorthern Suburbs

Neighbourhoods

Albert ParkAscot ValeBrightonBrunswickCarltonCarlton North

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Regale

4.7

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Carlton

Booked 10 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(363)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 9 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.

A photo of Barklys kitchen Brunswick restaurant

3. Barklys kitchen Brunswick

4.4

Awesome(199)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brunswick

Booked 25 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.

A photo of Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club restaurant

4. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club

4.5

Awesome(145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 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.

5. 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

6. Norma Fitzroy

4.2

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Fitzroy

Booked 7 times today

Experience the exquisite flavours of the French Mediterranean at Norma Fitzroy, where the aroma of freshly baked baguettes mingles with the scent of sun-ripened tomatoes. Indulge in a culinary journey that captures the essence of Provence and the French Riviera, all within the charming ambience of Norma Fitzroy.

7. Donnini's

4.6

Exceptional(646)

$$$$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.

8. Bar Rosella

4.4

Awesome(92)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Fitzroy

Booked 6 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..

A photo of Park Street Pasta & Wine restaurant

9. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(822)

$$$$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.

A photo of Sleepy's cafe and wine bar restaurant

10. Sleepy's cafe and wine bar

4.7

Exceptional(14)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Carlton North

Booked 2 times today

Good FoodGood CoffeeGood WineGood PeopleCafe by day, wine bar by night. Sleepys is your local caffeine dealer, funky wine sommelier, comfort food hotspot and third place. Come say hi at 787 Nicholson St, Carlton North.

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BruceM
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a great experience. Excellent food - the fish was delicious and the steaks were juicy and tender. Extensive wine list reasonably priced. Very attentive service. Everything you want from a classic French bistro
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French SaloonPrice: Expensive• French• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Morven
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderfully friendly and attentive staff who gave us the best table in the house for our anniversary dinner. The lamb and beef cheek were so melt in the mouth, paired with a very moreish red wine recommendation. Would highly recommend.
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Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper ClubPrice: Expensive• Greek• Melbourne CBD
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4.5
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Kayla
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 21, 2025
The BBQ pork rib and matcha tiramisu are must-try!
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RegalePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Carlton
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4.7
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maureen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Great Superbowl 2025 experience. Fantastic food, staff and location!
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Lulu's Social SpacePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Ascot Vale
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4.8
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Shantelle
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
It was well worth the trip meal was big couldn't finish it all everything was amazing
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Barklys kitchen BrunswickPrice: Moderate• Italian• Brunswick
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4.4

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