Best Cozy Restaurants in Alphington

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAlphingtonArmadaleBalaclavaBrighton

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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141 restaurants available nearby

1. Alphington Social

4.1

Excellent(365)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Alphington

Booked 3 times today

The Alphington Social...an eclectic wood fire pizza, cheese and wine bar located in the heart of Alphington. Offering a cosy environment with warm, friendly staff whom put an emphasis on fresh food sourced both locally and internationally. Great Australian wines, tap beer and cocktails, along with a substantial offering of cheese and charcuterie.

2. Clover

4.9

Exceptional(146)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 20 times today

Clover is a cozy place with a relaxing atmosphere. Many reviews mention the restaurant's 'cosy local wine bar' vibe, with one reviewer describing it as 'amazing service, dimly lit and quite romantic'. It's also described as a place where 'you can tell you're right at home as soon as you walk in'. The ambiance is comfortable, making it a great spot for a 'lovely date night'.

3. Love Letter

4.8

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 12 times today

Dear Richmond,This little restaurant is our love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season. For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us. Matty & Tee From Love Letter, with love x

4. Cha Ching

4.4

Awesome(451)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

Cha Ching is a cozy restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. Reviews mention the 'good ambiance' and 'nice glow' from neon decorations. The 'friendly staff' and 'great food' contribute to the cozy atmosphere. It's also described as a 'cute place' with 'lovely food' and 'fabulous service'. Despite being a bit noisy on a busy night, the overall vibe is praised, making it a cozy spot to enjoy Asian cuisine.

5. Toorak Cellars

4.9

Exceptional(90)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 17 times today

Toorak Cellars is equal parts bottle shop and wine bar, located just opposite Toorak station on Beatty Avenue in Armadale. Our aim is simple: to source, acquire and serve the best wines we can find at any given price point, from Australia and around the world.We believe strongly in the idea that wine should taste like fruit and minerals instead of oak and alcohol. The wines we serve should reflect with great clarity the soil from which they were grown, and the four seasons that passed through that vineyard during a specific vintage.We serve a constantly changing twenty wines by-the-glass, or you can open any bottle straight off the shelf. We don't have a kitchen, but if you're hungry we do have some creative ways of feeding you.Great wine is for everyone, and everyone is welcome. See you soon at the Cellars!

6. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(502)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 26 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

7. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1304)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 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.

8. Maven by Morgan

4.6

Exceptional(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 22 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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9. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 29 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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10. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

4.5

Awesome(178)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Fitzroy

Booked 4 times today

Quality driven local pub using artisan ingredients and a rustic yet finessed style of cooking, with a well- known generosity of both portions and flavour, alongside plenty of cold beer on tap and always a warm welcome.

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Rachel
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Great day out. The bottomless brunch definitely had its value. Food was beautiful and the drinks kept flowing.
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Leanne
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our first time eating here and we will be back! The food was delicious & generous. You must try the zucchini flowers & the Ragu. Great ambience. Good service. Give it a try if you haven't already.
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Alphington SocialPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alphington
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4.1
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Damon
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Consistently excellent - food, mood, service. The outstanding commitment of the whole team and the level of repeat bookings tells the story, this place just gets better and better.
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Love LetterPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Richmond
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4.8
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Bridgin
Dublin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had the loveliest waiter (so sorry I didn’t grab your name!) who took such good care of us, was so attentive and funny. The service truly made it but the food was actually gorgeous too! Would 100% come back. Lovely vibe and the friendliest staff who really make it
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CloverPrice: Expensive• European• Richmond
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4.9
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Stephanie
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Lovely weather so an outside table was ideal. Inside was also a bit noisy for us on a Friday night but what would you expect.
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Toorak CellarsPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Armadale
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4.9

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