Best Casual Restaurants in Northcote

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1. Zsa's Bar Bistro Deli

4.7

Exceptional(139)

Price: Moderate

• European • Northcote

ALL DAY DINING from 10am. Oyster and Martini's ALL DAY. Full Bistro Menu. Extensive Wine List. Choose meats and cheeses from our deli and takeaway or dine in . Our dishes are based around European cuisines, showcasing our version of the classics, the nostalgic and most importantly, the most delicious. Our dishes are designed to be shared family style for that social dining experience."

2. Francesca's Bar

4.8

Exceptional(33)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northcote

We've called Northcote home for 10 years now and we love our community! Our friends at Pizza e Vino a few doors down prepare all of our delicious food. Think affordable casual bar food like wood fire pizzas, burgers, bread & dips, salads, wedges... you get it. Order with us, we take care of everything.We have a huge back bar of spirits and an extensive cocktail menu showcasing the classics and some house favourites. We're all about good drinks, great friends and unforgettable moments.Our DJs spin all your favourite tunes on the weekends. We also have a stack of board games, plus ping pong and darts for date / mates night and Trivia the last Thursday of every month.Hit us up for functions or larger bookings, we love hosting events and parties and have versatile space options, indoor and outdoor.We're open every night from 5pm, See you at the bar!

3. Tinker Northcote

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Price: Moderate

• Café • Northcote

Booked 5 times today

Tinker Northcote is a vibrant and Instagram-worthy café, beloved for its colourful, seasonal dishes and expertly brewed specialty coffee. Nestled in the heart of Northcote, Tinker’s menu combines fresh, locally sourced ingredients with bold flavours and creative plating. Signature dishes like the decadent Ricotta Hotcake topped with fresh fruit and mascarpone or the indulgent Smashed Avo with dukkah and beetroot relish make every meal feel like a special occasion.With a bright and welcoming atmosphere, Tinker is the go-to spot for leisurely brunches, casual catch-ups, or simply enjoying some of the best coffee in Melbourne. Our café’s commitment to high-quality produce and impeccable presentation ensures a dining experience that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

4. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(525)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 8 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

5. Marquis of Lorne

4.8

Exceptional(322)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 4 times today

Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions. Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a specialevent, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that willkeep you coming back time and time again.All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au

6. Kata Kita

4.7

Exceptional(279)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 19 times today

Kata Kita delivers a new layer of modern Indonesian dining, combining traditional recipes with luxe local ingredients and sophisticated flavours all designed to share with family and friends. Be prepared for flavour bombs of zesty lemongrass, tongue spiking chilli, homemade aromatic sambal underscored with zesty lemongrass, shrimp and sweet palm sugar, served tastily together on a plate!

7. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(702)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 56 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

8. Dom's Social Club

4.8

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Doms is a no frills, 3 level pizza wonderland from the crew that bought you Peaches, Cheek, Dexter & Takeaway Pizza. GOOD PIZZA, GOOD WINES, GOOD TIMES. Level 1 - Pizzeria/Restaurant Level 2 - Pool RoomLevel 3 - Walk-in Outdoor Rooftop BarFood is available on all 3 levels 🍕 Dining at Doms - It's old school and inviting. A menu of slow fermented wood fired sourdough pizza, alongside tasty snacks and a very deep wine list. The perfect venue for that date, that birthday, that catch up. Social, familiar, honest and good. Hot tip: drink Lambrusco, eat the salami! Please note unfortunately we do not have disabled access.

9. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(299)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 8 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

10. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1264)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 times today

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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Nick
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The perfect local Bistro, great food, great atmosphere
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Zsa's Bar Bistro DeliPrice: Moderate• European• Northcote
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4.7
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SharonVIP
Brisbane •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always consistently great food … have good selection of dishes and drinks … high energy place Thank you 🙏🏼 👍🩷👏
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Marquis of LornePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Fitzroy
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4.8
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Anne
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
We were so impressed with everything on our night out at Lagoon. We booked and arrived in good time. The restaurant was very busy but well worth the little wait we had. The maitre d' was efficient and welcoming. We took a little while to make up our minds as everything sounded lovely. Our food was delicious, such good flavours. My husband who notices music more than I do said how perfect the music was to create a good ambience. We really enjoyed our evening and will return. Definitely a special night out - Keat is a brilliant chef!
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Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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4.8
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Arshia
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
Had a great time here on a Thursday night trivia night! We got there a bit early to make the most of happy hour as well, which was great value.
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Francesca's BarPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northcote
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4.8

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209 restaurants available nearby

1. Zsa's Bar Bistro Deli

2. Francesca's Bar

3. Tinker Northcote

4. Lagoon Dining

5. Marquis of Lorne

6. Kata Kita

7. Gilson

8. Dom's Social Club

9. Union House

10. Trattoria Emilia

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