Best Casual Restaurants in Avondale Heights

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAlphingtonAscot ValeBraybrookBrunswick

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410 restaurants available nearby

1. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(249)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 12 times today

The Mona Castle Hotel is a historic pub in the heart of Melbourne's West, serving locals for over 150 years. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, it offers a diverse menu featuring classic pub favorites alongside modern Australian dishes. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including beers, wines, and cocktails. The Mona Castle Hotel is the perfect spot to relax and share a meal with friends or family.

2. Local Chook

4.7

Exceptional(150)

$$$$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.

3. LaBurrata

4.4

Awesome(137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 6 times today

The desire to serve good food to the people with our passion in the cooking led us to open La Burrata.La Burrata is an Italian cuisine which serves its customers with different variety of food. As we believe best Italian restaurants always serve the best Italian food and unrivaled quality. La Burrata is proud to serve fresh food prepared from freshly brought ingredients. Enjoying freshly home made pasta and quality hand stretched pizza when you dine in with us along with choices of seafoods, stake and main dishes. The customers can reserve the table, walk-in and enjoy the fresh dining with us.

4. Ascot Vale Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(325)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Ascot Vale

Booked 12 times today

The Ascot Vale Hotel welcomes everyone to experience a relaxed and comfortable corner pub that has been taken back to its former glory. This 1875 gem caters for everyone, whether you are hopping off the tram for a quick glass, impressing a loved one or celebrating an event with close friends or family. Here’s Luck to seeing you soon!

5. 2 Fat Greeks

4.6

Exceptional(230)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 23 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!

6. Bar Brillo

4.5

Awesome(2)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Niddrie

Booked 6 times today

Our mission with Bar Brillo is to create a place to enjoy awesome local and imported wines as well as small plates designed to share and made with great ingredients.Why Brillo? Brillo means “tipsy” in Italian and also “I shine”. So we hope the food will shine and the drinks won’t get you too Brillo.We can’t wait to have you all back into our venue, and to start cooking some great food.

7. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.6

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 8 times today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

8. Braybrook Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(275)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• All you can eat/Buffet • Braybrook

Booked 10 times today

The Braybrook Hotel is situated on Ballarat Rd in Braybrook and has recently undergone an extensive renovation, engaging all sections of the hotel creating a fresh and modern look, while also retaining a link to its rich history from the mid 1800’s. Only 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD the Braybrook Hotel has plenty of off street parking and offers a range of award winning facilities. The first Braybrook Hotel is thought to have been erected around 1854, possibly in response to the demand from travellers to the gold fields. However, the earliest rate record found for this building was in 1863-4 when Charles Niven Young was the licensee and John Lang was the owner. These days the hotel is home to our ‘world famous’ all you can eat buffet with brand new Kids Play Area, multiple function rooms for all of your private and corporate needs, a state of the art TAB, modern gaming facilities, Sports Bar and extensive drive-thru Bottleshop that is open 7 days per week until late.

9. Mama Le

4.4

Awesome(155)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Kensington

Booked 4 times today

Mama Le Restaurant is the best of mums cooking with a modern twist. This hidden gem is across multiple levels with modern decor with lots of luscious plants, neons and artwork. While Mama's serving up her Vietnamese asian fusion dishes, Rebel's Bar will keep you happy with all the cocktails. This new venue is a MUST on your next night out. Perfect spot for an intimate dinner or catch up with friends and family. This multi level venue can accomodate functions for a cheeky party.

A photo of Laksa King Flemington restaurant

10. Laksa King Flemington

4.7

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Malaysian • Flemington

Booked 35 times today

At Laksa King, we bring the authentic flavors of Malaysia to life with our famous Curry Laksa—a rich, aromatic coconut broth filled with fresh prawns, chicken, and fragrant spices. Combining traditional recipes with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, we offer a warm and welcoming dining experience that’s perfect for lovers of Malaysian cuisine. Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of laksa or exploring our street food classics, Laksa King promises a true taste of Malaysia.

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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such a great atmosphere . Very popular Staff particularly are an asset to the Mona Castle The place was so busy but they had it covered . Enjoyed our steak night
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Mona Castle HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Seddon
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4.7
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Julie
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Yummy food, and good service. Enjoyed a lovely catch up with friends
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Local ChookPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Moonee Ponds
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4.7
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Rod
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Friendly greeting on arrival, the main dining room was a bit too cool with the air con so relocated to Parklet which was great spot catching the late afternoon sun. Prompt & attentive service to take our drinks order. Our meal (shared mixed grill) was beautiful, the different meats tender & expertly prepared with chips, dips & bread & salad items finishing off the platter. The meal is very generous in size. With a nice wine each the meal was less than $70. Great value for 2 people for a quality meal. The staff are all very friendly providing an enjoyable experience all round.
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2 Fat GreeksPrice: Expensive• Greek• Essendon
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4.6
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Ken
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Excellent place great food and outstanding service
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LaBurrataPrice: Moderate• Italian• Moonee Ponds
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4.4
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Joe
Melbourne •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
Great atmosphere. A great asset in the Ascot Vale/Essendon/Flemington area. 👍
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Ascot Vale HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Ascot Vale
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4.6

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