Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Huntingdale

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Cuisine

ItalianSeafoodFrenchPizzeriaGrillComfort Food

Regions

BaysideCity CentreInner City NorthInner City SouthSouthern Suburbs

Areas

Albert ParkBrightonEdithvaleFitzroyMalvernSouth Melbourne

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Essie Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Malvern

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the backstreets of Malvern, Essie is a local neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop. Offering a selection of local and international varieties and styles that speak of time and place. Cosy up next to the fireplace or grab a spot in our sun-filled courtyard.

A photo of Normandy Wine & Grill restaurant

2. Normandy Wine & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Windsor

Booked 10 times today

Normandy, a cosy restaurant & wine bar, serving French food both traditional and modern. Steak frites plays a big part on the menu serving Cape grim beef with Bearnaise or bordelaise sauce.- TUESDAYS 1/2 Price Steak Frites (all cuts of 'The Grill')- WEDNESDAYS $35 French Classic Dish + Glass of Wine- BYO Tuesday - Thursday ($25 corkage pb)

A photo of Bistro La Provence restaurant

3. Bistro La Provence

4.7

Exceptional(756)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Brighton

Booked 10 times today

Bistro La Provence is located at 234 Esplanade Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht club. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.

A photo of Park Street Pasta & Wine restaurant

4. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(822)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 6 times today

Park Street Pasta & Wine is a cozy Italian spot that serves up comfort food in a warm and inviting environment. Reviewers rave about the 'terrific homemade pasta' and the 'divine handmade pasta', which is a testament to its comforting nature. The menu is inspired by the Tuscan roots of the head chef, and the dishes are described as 'wonderful', 'delicious', and 'excellent'. The restaurant's ambiance is also praised, with many saying it makes them feel like they're back in Italy.

A photo of Borsch Vodka & Tears restaurant

5. Borsch Vodka & Tears

4.8

Exceptional(285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Polish • Windsor

Booked 8 times today

Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Melbourne institution currently celebrating 20 years at the colourful end of Chapel Street. Styled after a Kraków cellar bar, Borsch is a romantic Bohemian enclave, the home of the Green Faery, an ode to a hazy and debauched bygone world. We specialise in Polish vodka, vodka-centric interpretations of classic and modern cocktails, authentic wormwood absinthe, Eastern European beers, contemporary Polish dishes and late night fun times.

6. Bar Rosella

4.4

Awesome(92)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Fitzroy

Booked 7 times today

An Italian restaurant and wine bar with a Puglian accent.Located in the heart of Fitzroy, in one of the most beautiful streets in the world: Gertrude Street.Serving Food, Wine and Stories 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘢, 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦..

7. Loud Mouth

3.8

Excellent(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • St Kilda

With a rich history serving the good folk of St Kilda, our newly renovated two-floor space is now available for Sunday lunch, dinner, drinks, functions + events, a late night boogie at the weekends plus our newly released red hot two hour bottomless experience.Take a seat in our lower locals bar with its full wall opening windows and lick off with our daily happy hour serving $8 PINTS and $1 hot wings or journey on upstairs to our new dining space and enjoy a selection of steaks, burgers, bar snacks, St Louis style pizzas and more.To keep you entertained we have big game live sports plus a free pool table. Now with added bunny bar!

8. Bo Gurks

4.8

Exceptional(342)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Edithvale

Booked 3 times today

Stocking over 500 Independent Craft Australian beers from around the country in our fridges and 8 different rotating beers on tap, with new beers arriving weekly, along side an extensive spirit, cocktail and wine offering. Our traditional Italian style pizza is a hybrid between the Naples and Rome style. We use only the best and freshest ingredients and our dough, made onsite, is something truly exceptional. We have weekly specials to go with our core range of pizzas, small plate offerings and sides.Please note venue hours and kitchen hours differ.Kitchen;Tuesday-Wednesday 5:00PM-8:00PMThursday 5:00PM-9:00PMFriday-Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PMSunday 12:00PM-8:00PMWe take every opportunity to seat guests as per their requests but please note this is not always possible. Booths are allocated to guests of four and above and outside tables are non reservable and are allocated to walk-ins. If it is a quieter night will do our best to seat smaller groups in booths.Team Bo Gurks

A photo of Rebello - A slice of Italy restaurant

9. Rebello - A slice of Italy

4.8

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albert Park

Booked 3 times today

Rebello, situated in Albert Park, offers a contemporary take on classic Italian cuisine. By combining traditional recipes with fresh local ingredients and global flavours, the restaurant delivers a unique and exciting dining experience. Catering to diverse tastes, Rebello's menu boasts both classic comfort food and innovative dishes. The restaurant's lively atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to enjoy delicious food and great company.

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Areti
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the food—so delicious! The wine was beautiful, and the service was excellent. There were nine of us, and we had a private room with a lovely dining setup. The ambiance was amazing, and the entire experience was fantastic. I definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Bistro La ProvencePrice: Expensive• French• Brighton
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Amazing steaks and friendly service. Also an excellent wine list.
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Normandy Wine & GrillPrice: Expensive• French• Windsor
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4.7
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Kerri
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
What a lovely spot. Staff are excellent. Food amazing. Highly recommend this little gem in Sth Melbourne.
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Park Street Pasta & WinePrice: Expensive• Italian• South Melbourne
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4.5
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SarahR
Melbourne •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Quick loud however a great dimly lit, casual atmosphere.
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Essie Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Malvern
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4.4
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Adam
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 22 Feb 2025
Very long time since visiting, 15-20 years. Loved getting back and so pleased it’s still going and has not really changed. Loved the food and top shelf vodkas to accompany.
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Borsch Vodka & TearsPrice: Moderate• Polish• Windsor
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4.8

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