Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Glen Iris

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Albert ParkBrunswickCarltonCarlton NorthFitzroyMalvern

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

16 restaurants available nearby

1. 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

2. Normandy Wine & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(101)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Windsor

Booked 12 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 Borsch Vodka & Tears restaurant

3. Borsch Vodka & Tears

4.8

Exceptional(284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Polish • Windsor

Booked 4 times today

Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Melbourne institution currently celebrating 20 years at the colourful end of Chapel Street. Styled after a Kraków cellar bar, Borsch is a romantic Bohemian enclave, the home of the Green Faery, an ode to a hazy and debauched bygone world. We specialise in Polish vodka, vodka-centric interpretations of classic and modern cocktails, authentic wormwood absinthe, Eastern European beers, contemporary Polish dishes and late night fun times.

4. Loud Mouth

3.8

Excellent(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • St Kilda

With a rich history serving the good folk of St Kilda, our newly renovated two-floor space is now available for Sunday lunch, dinner, drinks, functions + events, a late night boogie at the weekends plus our newly released red hot two hour bottomless experience.Take a seat in our lower locals bar with its full wall opening windows and lick off with our daily happy hour serving $8 PINTS and $1 hot wings or journey on upstairs to our new dining space and enjoy a selection of steaks, burgers, bar snacks, St Louis style pizzas and more.To keep you entertained we have big game live sports plus a free pool table. Now with added bunny bar!

5. Regale

4.6

Exceptional(18)

$$$$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.

6. 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.

A photo of Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club restaurant

7. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club

4.5

Awesome(142)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 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

8. Barklys kitchen Brunswick

4.4

Awesome(199)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brunswick

Booked 8 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.

9. Bar Rosella

4.4

Awesome(90)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Fitzroy

Booked 2 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

10. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(820)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 14 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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Sarah
Indiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food menu is concise and they have mastered all dishes they serve. The drinks menu is extensive even boasting a section for absinthe. If you're looking for great polish food at an affordable price or a specific type of vodka this is the place to go. It fills up so make sure to book ahead.
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Borsch Vodka & TearsPrice: Moderate• Polish• Windsor
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4.8
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Jason
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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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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Kylie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
Highly recommend the Sunday Roast. Best one we have found locally.
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Loud MouthPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• St Kilda
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3.8

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