Best Seasonal Restaurants in Kew East

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BaysideCity CentreEastern SuburbsInner City EastInner City NorthInner City South

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAlphingtonArmadaleAscot ValeAshburton

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1. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(726)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 62 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.

2. Salona

4.6

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 3 times today

Founded in 1969 by our grandfather Tony.It is our absolute privilege & such an honour to continue to share with you his greatest passion.Our promise is to serve every dish in a warm environment that celebrates 3 generations of Greek hospitality.We support local suppliers allowing us to cook with seasonal & fresh produce.Proudly sharing traditional recipes, from our family to yours. — SALONA “Established in 1969”

3. Lona Misa

4.6

Exceptional(827)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Yarra

Booked 30 times today

A collaboration with renowned Melbourne chefs Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters, Smith & Daughters Deli) and Ian Curley (French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar), Lona Misa is a rebellious renaissance from root to stem, sustainably crafted to be seasonal, full of flavour, and memorable. The result? "A deliciously lively eatery that provides the ideal setting for coming together and taking part in the simple act of enjoying good food that is kind to the planet" (TimeOut). Awarded One Hat by the prestigious Good Food Guide 2023, Lona Misa’s Latin fare and bistro dining collide against the norms of the classical medley you know of vegan and vegetarian dining. Think of dishes like Brazilian steafood stew Moqueca, roasted padron & manchego croquetas, or pastor mushrooms grilled over charcoals on Josper with corn puree, fermented pineapple & chilli.

4. Askal

4.3

Awesome(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

5. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1304)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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6. Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(637)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

A MELBOURNE INSTITUTIONEstablished in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday.Please note Sunday surcharge of 10% and Public holiday surcharge of 15%

7. Clover

4.9

Exceptional(146)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 21 times today

Clover is a restaurant and wine bar on Swan Street, Richmond with a focus on good produce, good wine and good times, cooked and served with care and intent, reflective of modern European bistro's.

A photo of Tesoro Gastronomia restaurant

8. Tesoro Gastronomia

4.6

Exceptional(327)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Balwyn North

Booked 14 times today

Deli-cafe by day, elegant-restaurant by night. Tesoro Gastronomia is a testament to the belief that a dining experience need not be fussy to be fantastic. The seasonal menu pays homage to our Italian roots, presented in a modern context, we explore Italian cuisine's greatest hits whilst taking advantage of the beauty and bounty of seasonal local ingredients.Tesoro exists to share our passion for the beauty and simplicity of Italian cuisine, and 100% of profits are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor the arts & events in the local community. As a collective, we recognise that our parents & grandparents sacrificed to give our generation the gifts of opportunity & prosperity; so Tesoro was created in their honour to pay their legacy forward.

9. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(191)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 11 times today

Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.

A photo of The Carlton Wine Room restaurant

10. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(826)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 24 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.

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Greg
Melbourne •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very enjoyable evening Good food Good value Gggggg
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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JANE
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Brillant! Easy to book. Great atmosphere fantastic food and coffee. Staff friendly and efficient
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Nestor
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food, unique cocktails, perfect ambiance, fine-dining service, friendly staff, could not fault any of our dining experience. Not the kind of food you get from most fusion restaurants. The perfect place to enjoy good food, good drinks, good friends!
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AskalPrice: Expensive• Filipino• Melbourne CBD
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4.3
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Jessie
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a wonderful experience to share with friends!! Such excellent food, an interesting and well thought out menu and also really well communicated by the menu and staff. The service was also fantastic all round - We really appreciated the way we were welcomed and looked after - dietary requirements (COELIAC) included - and the staff seemed really knowledgeable and proud of the food too, which was fantastic!!
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Lona MisaPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• South Yarra
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4.6
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Ross
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Feb 2025
The staff at Salona really make dining a pleasurable experiance. Extremely helpful with suggestions and explanations of dishes when asked .
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SalonaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Richmond
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4.6

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