Best Lunch Restaurants in Essendon

327 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Lincolnshire Arms Hotel restaurant

1. The Lincolnshire Arms Hotel

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Essendon

Booked 7 times today

The Lincolnshire Arms Hotel, known and affectionately loved as “The Linc” is an iconic Essendon hotel. We like to think that it offers all things to all with great facilities for entertainment, TAB, great food and a safe and friendly social environment to meet and interact with others. The Linc food has been satisfying the locals for decades and continues as a strong drawcard for our patrons.

2. Old Man Drew

4.5

Awesome(232)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 35 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

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3. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(807)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 34 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

4. Local Chook

4.7

Exceptional(122)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Moonee Ponds

Booked 14 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.

5. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 26 times today

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

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6. Johnny's Green Room

4.1

Excellent(77)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 12 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

7. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.2

Awesome(233)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 6 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. 2 Fat Greeks

4.5

Awesome(204)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 32 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!

9. Casa Chino

4.7

Exceptional(44)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Brunswick

Booked 12 times today

In an intimate setting, splashed in shades of neon and pastel, Casa Chino celebrates the vibrant entwining of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. This 90-seat open-style bar with an alfresco space will offer a collection of Chifa-infused share plates and luminous cocktails.Our specially crafted cocktail program celebrates the quintessential Peruvian spirit, Pisco, with a selection of Pisco sours alongside a curated collection of Victorian and South American wines.Come discover the delectable fusion of Peruvian and Chinese dining in Brunswick.

10. Ascot Vale Hotel

4.5

Awesome(309)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Ascot Vale

Booked 9 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!

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Polly
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love the pasta and the straciatella and potato focacia. Wagyu rump cap was also cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the olive cake which was light and delicious.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Catherine
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love Local Chook! The food is incredible, and the staff are lovely.
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Local ChookPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Moonee Ponds
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4.7
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andrea
Victoria •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful restaurant so lovely beautifully decorated . Food lovely . Definitely go again love to try a High Tea.
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.5
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Victoria
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A group of four, two couples who have known each other for years. We covered the menu well from fish to burgers from pate to prawns with sweet chill sauce. Our friend is a wine guru and connected with the sommelier and made some great choices. An intimate space and one we look forward to visiting again.
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BistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton
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4.9
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Peter
Victoria •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food in a lovely long established but well maintained pub. Table layout and ambiance is very good. Food is always plentiful with lots of choice to satisfy people with different food requirements. Drinks are very reasonably priced. A great local for us.
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The Lincolnshire Arms HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Essendon
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4.5

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327 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lincolnshire Arms Hotel

2. Old Man Drew

3. The Carlton Wine Room

4. Local Chook

5. Bistra

6. Johnny's Green Room

7. TOTE Bar & Dining

8. 2 Fat Greeks

9. Casa Chino

10. Ascot Vale Hotel

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