Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Elsternwick

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Albert ParkAscot ValeBrightonBrunswickCarltonCarlton North

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Essie Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(12)

$$$$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(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Windsor

Booked 10 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 Bistro La Provence restaurant

3. Bistro La Provence

4.7

Exceptional(756)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Brighton

Booked 10 times today

Bistro La Provence is located at 234 Esplanade Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht club. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.

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!

A photo of Borsch Vodka & Tears restaurant

5. Borsch Vodka & Tears

4.8

Exceptional(285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Polish • Windsor

Booked 8 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.

A photo of Park Street Pasta & Wine restaurant

6. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(822)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 6 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 Rebello - A slice of Italy restaurant

7. Rebello - A slice of Italy

4.8

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albert Park

Booked 3 times today

Rebello, situated in Albert Park, offers a contemporary take on classic Italian cuisine. By combining traditional recipes with fresh local ingredients and global flavours, the restaurant delivers a unique and exciting dining experience. Catering to diverse tastes, Rebello's menu boasts both classic comfort food and innovative dishes. The restaurant's lively atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to enjoy delicious food and great company.

8. Regale

4.7

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Carlton

Booked 9 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.

9. French Saloon

4.8

Exceptional(363)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 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

10. Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club

4.5

Awesome(145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Melbourne CBD

Booked 26 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.

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Ruth
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Lovely traditional French meal, quite quiet on the evening that we visited. Very attentive staff and good ambience.
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Bistro La ProvencePrice: Expensive• French• Brighton
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Amazing steaks and friendly service. Also an excellent wine list.
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Normandy Wine & GrillPrice: Expensive• French• Windsor
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4.7
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SarahR
Melbourne •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Quick loud however a great dimly lit, casual atmosphere.
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Essie Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Malvern
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4.4
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Adam
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Very long time since visiting, 15-20 years. Loved getting back and so pleased it’s still going and has not really changed. Loved the food and top shelf vodkas to accompany.
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Borsch Vodka & TearsPrice: Moderate• Polish• Windsor
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4.8
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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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