Best Restaurants for Foodies in Kew, Melbourne

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ItalianJapaneseChineseSpanishGreekTapas / Small Plates

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BrunswickCarltonFitzroyFitzroy NorthHawthornMelbourne CBD

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1. MoVida | Original

4.7

Exceptional(604)

$$$$

• Spanish • Melbourne CBD

Booked 31 times today

When Movida opened in 2003 no one knew what to expect with this little bar on a graffiti covered cobbled lane serving Spanish tapas and shared plates in a down lit room playing funky tunes. Ten years on and the original restaurant is still going strong.

2. Osteria 20

4.2

Awesome(123)

$$$$

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 5 times today

Hawthorn's Osteria 20 serves contemporary Italian cuisine in a stylish dining room. With an inspired selection of starters and main courses, Osteria 20 is set to be loved by locals, out of town visitors and foodies! Osteria20's outdoor seating has heaters to make it a cosy and welcoming space.With Glenferrie Railway Station just a short walk away, Osteria 20 is only a few minutes from Camberwell Market and Melbourne's CBD.

A photo of Anada Bar & Restaurant restaurant

3. Anada Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(80)

$$$$

• Spanish • Fitzroy

Booked 3 times today

Añada on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, serves a tapas menu mainly influenced by the food of Andalusia, Southern Spain and the flavours of the Mediterranean. Originally founded in 2008 by Jesse and Vanessa Gerner, the team at Añada highly value sustainable efforts and community outreach, and champion local farmers, producers and providers as often as possible.In the years since its opening, Añada has grown to be known as a neighbourhood staple, offering a menu that pairs authentic Spanish foods with an extensive wine and sherry list. The warm, intimate atmosphere is complemented by knowledgeable, friendly service.

4. Etta

4.8

Exceptional(89)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Brunswick

Booked 5 times today

Etta is a little neighbourhood restaurant that tastes like Melbourne.An Australian restaurant bringing a bit of magic to neighbourhood dining, Etta serves an à la carte and set menu of shared dishes flavoured by fire and inspired by the city’s worldliness. Inventive, unexpected and punchy flavours meet genuine hospitality — neighbourhood feel, destination quality, and some of the best service in Melbourne.We’re looking forward to hosting you at Etta. Swing by and say hi.

A photo of Omnia Bistro & Bar restaurant

5. Omnia Bistro & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(659)

$$$$

• European • South Yarra

Booked 7 times today

Located on the corner of Chapel St and Toorak Rd in South Yarra, Omnia blends the energy of a European Bistro with Australia’s best produce, bringing fine-dining craftsmanship to culinary classics in the heart of South Yarra. Awarded 2 hats in 2023 and 2024, Omnia is steeped in genuine old-world hospitality with an acute eye on quality and seasonality. Take a seat in our light-filled Conservatory, cosy Barrel Room or lean into the vibrant ambience of the Main bar. Come alone, meet with friends, and toast with us. Groups of 7 or more are invited to enjoy our curated group menu featuring our seasonally sourced dishes, and timeless classics. Email us on info@omniabistro.com.au for any group reservations enquires.

A photo of Onda Bar & Eatery | Richmond restaurant

6. Onda Bar & Eatery | Richmond

4.7

Exceptional(47)

$$$$

• Latin American • Richmond

Booked 6 times today

ONDA Bar & Eatery | RichmondSitting on Bridge Road in Richmond, ONDA is a modern Latin restaurant and cocktail bar, and the only 100% coeliac-certified venue in the area. Every single dish on the menu is gluten-free. Not a separate section, not a modified version. All of it.The food is built for sharing. Small plates, big flavours, and a Feed Me menu that lets the kitchen think for you. The cocktails are the kind you order a second one of before you've finished the first. And the room has that rare energy where it feels buzzy and fun without making you raise your voice to have a conversation.It works for all of it, date nights, group dinners, birthdays, or just a Tuesday that deserves better than staying home.Bottomless Brunch runs weekly. Private events and functions are welcome.Book a table now! You'll already be planning your next visit by the time dessert arrives.

A photo of Akaiito Restaurant restaurant

7. Akaiito Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(218)

$$$$

• French / Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 times today

Akaiito inspires a unique Japanese culinary experience like no other. Welcome to our exclusive unique dining experience led by our team who will take you on a Japanese-inspired culinary journey through the art of a modern omakase.Be immersed in a world of exquisite flavors, expertly prepared seasonal dishes, and impeccable presentation, all while sitting comfortably at your own table. To celebrate Akaiito’s 5-year anniversary, we’re excited to offer a special 4-course menu featuring some of our most popular and signature dishes from over the years. We’re bringing back these favorites exclusively

8. Lagoon Dining

4.9

Exceptional(621)

$$$$

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 4 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

9. ISH

4.7

Exceptional(60)

$$$$

• Contemporary Indian • Fitzroy

Booked 3 times today

Since November 2018, Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street has been home to ISH, a lively, inventive Indian restaurant. Serving up contemporary Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s ethos is rooted in the liminal: its inspirations both traditional and modern, its flavours both familiar and surprising, its spirit both global and local. It serves to represent, through food, the dynamism that so defines modern-day India. ISH is Indian-ish, yes, but also Australian; modern-ish, yes, but also classic. In short, it delivers what can only be described as ‘unexpected India.’

10. Ishizuka

4.7

Exceptional(77)

$$$$

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 12 times today

Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.

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From verified diners like you

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Lisa
Victoria •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The crab special, carrot snack and duck for two were particular favourites!
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Omnia Bistro & Bar$$$$• European• South Yarra
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4.7
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Bill
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time at Onda. Food was amazing, service was exceptional. Will definitely be back 🙂
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Onda Bar & Eatery | Richmond$$$$• Latin American• Richmond
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4.7
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Jason
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent in every aspect, from the welcome to the farewell. The food was so tasting and approachable, especially the duck special, the wine service was great and the service team very personable.
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Etta$$$$• Modern Australian• Brunswick
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4.8
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Anna
Victoria •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2026
Delicious food, wonderful service. I’ve never been to Spain but this feels like I imagine it to be! Our group of 3 had a tapas dish each & shared 2 entrees, a main & patatas bravas & were all perfectly full. Wine list a little pricey but we did enjoy the spicy margaritas ($24 each). Highly recommend
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Anada Bar & Restaurant$$$$• Spanish• Fitzroy
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4.7
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Andrea
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Lagoon. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and very efficient. A great experience!
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Lagoon Dining$$$$• Asian• Carlton
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4.9

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