Best Casual Restaurants in Balaclava

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1. Las Tapas

4.6

Exceptional(15)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • St Kilda

Booked 6 times today

From the streets of Spain, finally an authentic, unique tapas bar in the heart of St Kilda. A place to have fun and enjoy simple spanish delicacies from our market menu. Drop by for a little bite, lunch or dinner and savour a fine selection of beers and wines. Daily menu updates via twitter.

2. La Mia Cucina

3.8

Excellent(4)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St Kilda

At La Mia Cucina, translated as 'My Kitchen' in Italian, we extend an invitation to your senses, embarking on a culinary odyssey through the heart of Italy right here in St Kilda.Within our kitchen, we masterfully blend authenticity with innovation, ensuring every dish encapsulates the distinctive flavours of Italy’s diverse regions. Our wood-fired pizzas dance with the crackle of the oven, offering a symphony of tastes. Handcrafted pasta, tantalizing risottos, and timeless Italian classics grace our menu, promising an unforgettable journey for your taste buds.La Mia Cucina is more than a restaurant—it's a tribute to the art of Italian gastronomy. Each plate is a canvas, and every bite is a brushstroke, painting a portrait of tradition, passion, and culinary excellence.Come, join us in 'My Kitchen,' where every meal is a celebration of the love we pour into our craft, and every guest becomes a part of our culinary story.

3. Nogga Café

4.9

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Balaclava

Booked 3 times today

Since 2010, Nogga Café has been a cherished part of the Melbourne community, offering fine-quality kosher cuisine with elegance and warmth. Our diverse menu features a wide range of sushi, artfully prepared with the freshest ingredients, blending traditional flavours with contemporary flair.Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where modern sophistication meets cozy charm. Our lunch and dinner menus cater to every palate, offering vibrant salads, sashimi-grade sushi, and expertly crafted main courses.In a hurry? No problem! Nogga Café can be found on 'Menu Log', 'Uber-Eats' & 'Catering' apps, allowing you to enjoy our exquisite kosher cuisine wherever you are.

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4. Pesto’s Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St Kilda

A modern take on the authentic and classical Italian food experience paired with great service. Created with the best and the freshest ingredients, all our food is prepared in-house and served with utmost care and love. Although all of our dishes are to die, the ones that specifically are our trademark are our Beef Ragu Bolognese, Prawn & Pesto Linguine, Calamari.

5. All Things Equal

5.0

Exceptional(41)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Balaclava

Booked 1 time today

All Things Equal is a fresh take on typical hospitality in Melbourne. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise providing purposeful training and award-wage paid employment for people with disability.We believe all people should be able to find a self-sustaining purpose in life, allowing everyone to contribute to society in a meaningful way. We exist to bridge the gap between people with disability and the wider community. Join us on our mission to prove to society that people with disability are ready, willing and absolutely capable of working.At All Things Equal, we celebrate people just as they are; this is the very foundation of our vision.

6. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1087)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 65 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

7. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(944)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 63 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

8. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3134)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 81 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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9. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.6

Exceptional(1118)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 76 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

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10. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(373)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 35 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

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Catherine
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was absolutely delicious and very friendly service! This will be our new place to go to! Every dish we had on the menu was delicious especially the paella!
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Las TapasPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• St Kilda
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4.6
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Andrew
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
Food is excellent. Selection was great. Good value. Will definitely go again.
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Nogga CaféPrice: Moderate• Café• Balaclava
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4.9
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Michael
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Sept 2024
Great food, service and ambience. Been twice in the last two weeks and cannot fault. Chef is friendly and finds time to chat with customers. Stand outs so far are the carbonara, ragu, poly chips and calamari. Try Pestos, you will not be disappointed
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Pesto’s Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• St Kilda
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4.7
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Lynda
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Sept 2024
Always a terrific experience - warm welcome, great service and delicious food, rounded off with a quality Melbourne coffee. I had the fish cakes and my friend had the latkes with silver beet - Yuuumm.
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All Things EqualPrice: Moderate• Café• Balaclava
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5
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Caroline
China •1 review
4.0
Dined on 29 Aug 2024
Pizzas were really nice and staff friendly. They use really cheap, tasteless olives which was disappointing. Otherwise a nice pizza place.
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La Mia CucinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• St Kilda
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3.8

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496 restaurants available nearby

1. Las Tapas

2. La Mia Cucina

3. Nogga Café

4. Pesto’s Ristorante Italiano

5. All Things Equal

6. Mount Erica Hotel

7. Grazia Restaurant

8. Hochi Mama CBD

9. Hochi Mama Richmond

10. Neighbourhood Pizza

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