Cuisine: Modern Australian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 934 Doncaster Road East Doncaster VIC 3109
Finally there is a quality dining establishment in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs. Beau Monde-the Restaurant has one of Melbourne’s top chefs creating real excitement with his innovative menu. From the moment you walk through the door you will be surprised by the warmth and elegance that is the result of a major revamp by the new owners. The combination of innovative food, superb wines and excellent service from a dedicated and professional staff, culminates in a memorable dining experience.
Cuisine: Indian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 170 Belmore Road Balwyn VIC 3104
Although Chimes has only been open for 12 months it has already established a reputation for its authentic North and South Indian cuisine. An elegant and sophisticated restaurant on the corner of Belmore and Balwyn Roads, Chimes offers professional service combined with quality Indian cuisine. With a LIQUOR LICENCE just recently granted, Chimes is one of the few licensed establishments in Balwyn, although they are also B.Y.O. Menu Sample: Sizzling Tandoori Platter (entrée), Mysore Lamb (main).
Cuisine: Traditional & Contemporary Indian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 394-396 Bridge Rd Richmond VIC 3121
Curry Club is situated on Bridge Road, Richmond & has been a local favourite for more than 10 years, gaining a unique position in Melbourne’s prestigious social & dining scene. You can’t go past the Curry Club for its pride, passion & energy, demonstrated by their ability to produce aromatic & authentic dishes. Curry Club showcases the finest in traditional Indian cuisine producing a delightfully flavoursome array of dishes with a contemporary twist, to spice up your dining experience!
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: 209 Camberwell Rd (Border of Hawthorn East) Camberwell VIC 3124
Located opposite the Rivoli Theatre & just metres from Camberwell Junction, Fiorelli has been operating since 1991. The philosophy at Fiorelli is simple, great food & excellent service in a relaxed & friendly environment. Award-winning architecture & comfortable furniture heighten the experience, while a menu inspired by Northern Italy made using only the very best ingredients sourced from some of Melbourne’s most exclusive distributors offers a wide variety of dishes to cater to all tastes.
Cuisine: Korean
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 58 Victoria St Richmond VIC 3121
Located in the predominantly Vietnamese sector of Victoria St is New Koreana BBQ Restaurant. With its clean modern decor & sizzling hot plates at each table, a truly fresh & authentic dining experience is assured. Try traditional dishes by barbequing at the table or if that doesn’t take your fancy it can be cooked in the kitchen for you. With this unique cuisine it is an ideal venue for a function with a difference. All produce is fresh & msg free, offering a delicious & healthy alternative.
Cuisine: Thai
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: Shop 6, 346 Belmore Road Balwyn VIC 3104
This is no ordinary Thai eatery, walk in and you will find an elegant restaurant that exudes a warm and friendly ambience. Cool in style yet warm in spirit. The artifacts on the wall will amaze you, with there fine and sophisticated crafting. At One Thai the food is equal to the elegant surroundings, they offer great Thai cuisine with the freshest ingredients possible. All dishes are prepared as needed and not pre-cooked. Try the Crying Calamari.
Orsini - Hawthorn East
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: 205 Camberwell Road Hawthorn East VIC 3122
Cucina Orsini is without doubt a memorable dining experience. Walk into Cucina Orsini and you will be instantly impressed by the ambience, decor & quality of linen and cutlery. More importantly the quality of food and service is exemplary. Matt Whittingham, the chef at Cucina Orsini has a creative ability to produce innovative dishes such as his Marinated Octopus Salad as an entrée, & followed by the Roast Breast of Yarra Valley Chicken is indicative of the quality & innovation at Cucina Orsini.
Cuisine: Chinese
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 395 Victoria Street Richmond VIC 3121
Red Pocket Restaurant is a new & elegant establishment, with a dignified allure where you can embark on a sublime gastronomic tour of Hong Kong. Majestic in layout, you are truly in for an impressive voyage into authentic Chinese cuisine & culture. This latest edition to the barrage of dining venues on Victoria Street, opened on the auspicious day of 08/08/2008, and has exploded into Richmond’s culinary limelight. With a main dining area upstairs, seven private dining rooms & balcony dining..
Cuisine: Chinese
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 723 Glenferrie Rd Hawthorn VIC 3122
The Sichuan Dining Room greets you with a rare and breathtaking, traditional Chinese elegance, befitting of the decadence within. The alluring ambience beckons you; golden adorned columns decorating the entrance subdued red and gold lanterns creating a unique intimacy and spectacular authentic Chinese memorabilia dressing the restaurant to whisk you away; like stepping into a restaurant in Chengdu. The fascinating dragon sculptures greet you with a vehement appeal on the Glenferrie Road entrance
Taos - Bulleen
Cuisine: Creative Cuisine
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 201 Bulleen Road Bulleen VIC 3105
Tao’s has created an innovative style of cuisine. It is where East meets West and as their menu states “modern creative cuisine”. Combine this with a stunning setting among the bushland on the Yarra in Bulleen, and you have a perfect fusion of East/West cuisine in an elegant and soothing environment. Try the Codfish Liver, followed by their Sashimi Platter. Then Bonitto Dobinmushi a Japanese seafood and konbu soup. Also try the Marinated rack of lamb or the HotStone Sizzling Steak.
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