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Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon, Croydon South, AU-VIC

Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
We welcome you to Rowanos Restaurants, a family owned & run Italian-inspired dining experience nestled in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs.

Our story began with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a desire to create a local, welcoming space where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Our goal is simple: we want you to feel at home. This approach has grown us to three venues, all of which share the philosophy of community & contribution.

Whether you're joining us for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting bowl of homemade gnocchi on your way home, our friendly & long-standing staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service & brilliant flavours Join us at Rowanos Restaurants be a part of our growing family of food lovers who appreciate the simple pleasures in life - good company and great food.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love for Italian cuisine, close to home. "

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 8000 4111
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Bottomless Lunch

    A$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Select from five pasta options on our menu: Napoli, Alfredo, Carbonara, Bolognese, or Polo Fungi, accompanied by garlic bread and unlimited wine. Enjoy our house specials: Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, or Sparkling for $35 per person over 60 minutes.
  • Live music night w Ebony Zahara

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an enchanting evening of live music at Rowanos Restaurant as the talented Ebony Zahara graces our stage. Her soulful voice and captivating presence promise an unforgettable night filled with warmth, melody, and passion. Indulge in the finest Italian dishes, including our signature 36-hour fermented dough pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and a selection of exquisite wines, all while enjoying Ebony's smooth and versatile tunes. Whether you're planning a family outing, a romantic evening, or a catch-up with friends, this is the perfect setting to elevate your dining experience.

Offers

  • 2-for-1 Cocktails | every Friday all night long

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    All night long buy one get one free Available every Friday at all Rowanos location.

    2-for-1 Cocktails | every Friday all night long Photo
  • Kids eat free | Monday - Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Kids eat free from our kids menu with any adult meal. Adult meals don't include medium pizzas. Not available on public holidays.

    Kids eat free | Monday  - Thursday Photo

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rowanos Restaurant in Croydon offers "great food and attentive service," alongside an extensive menu that garners praise for its "excellent quality" and "generous portions." The atmosphere is "lovely" with a "retro style" inside. While some find corkage fees steep, the overall dining experience remains "memorable" and "highly recommended."
42 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setup and friendly staff as well as delicious meals and drinks

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  2. Siobhan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food. Good value for money. Plenty of staff on, they all seem happy and are super friendly. I've noticed its always the same people, so there isn't much turn over in staff. The food is consistently amazing. Bottle of water is provided straight away, you don't even need to request one. If you ask for entrees to come out first, they do. Mains are generous in size, there's ways heaps to take home for lunch the next day. Its really good value. I'm always surprise at how low the total is whenever I come here with friends and family.

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  3. Jennie

    Victoria

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on a busy night and the restaurant was very full. The tables are very close together so it does feel quite congested and the wait staff had their work cut out for them, trying to deliver meals, take orders, as well as handling the take away orders. There was quite an extended wait for table service due to the busyness. The restaurant was quite smokey, so the exhaust from the kitchen didn’t appear to be working efficiently- I ended up with quite significant eye irritation from it and our clothes reeked of the smokey food smells when we left the restaurant. We normally enjoy our dining experience at Rowanos but this was not the best night. The food was good but the ambience was not great.

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  4. Leeanne

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were very attentive. Quick service on a very busy night. Will definitely come back to this local restaurant

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  5. Cassie

    VIP

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Amy and Chris did a lovely performance and made the whole experience of eating and listening to beautiful music

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  6. Kate

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu - lots of variety. Very friendly service.

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  7. Janine

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, service very friendly and efficient. My only complaint is the BYO charge ‘per glass’. Our group drank wine and 3 women had bubbles. We were charged for 6 wine glasses AND 3 champagne glasses!! Ridiculous. $6 corkage per person is steep, let alone $6 per individual glass. We complained and they deducted the $18 champagne glasses charge. I joked we will bring our own champagne glasses next time, but it wasn’t really a joke.

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  8. Amanda

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very friendly, environment and temperature was perfect, food was great and good value and never pressured to leave

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  9. Trevor

    Adelaide

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised. Outside very plain, but once inside its lovely and clean with a retro style. The wait staff was really great and the chef came out and had a brief chat and that was cool. The food was flavoursome, nicely presented Ames the hot food was served'hot' ! I had the Scallop and Lobster Risotto, and I can honestly say, it's the best perfectly cooked risotto I've eaten in a very long time, and there were plump scallops and slices of lobster. My Partner and Mum both had Gnocchi and they agreed it was hot, light, fluffy and flavoursome. Well done guys. We'll be back when in Victoria again.

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  10. Neil

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    tables and chairs are squashed in a bit too close to one another

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Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon

122 Bayswater Rd, Croydon South, AU-VIC 3136

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Croydon South
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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