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Melbourne Northern Suburbs Modern Australian Restaurants

Gracie's Restaurant Flowerdale EstateSet in Flowerdale Estate’s historic 1842 homestead, Gracie's is led by Michelin-star experienced Executive Chef Dominic Grundy and is a regional food lover's ideal destination. Premium quality, in-...
Oh Loretta Wine Bar

Oh Loretta Wine Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Northcote

A lively local favourite on High Street in Northcote, Oh Loretta Wine Bar is all about honest hospitality, great drinks and a relaxed community vibe. The bar proudly supports small growers, indepen...
Toil & Trouble

Toil & Trouble

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 4:00 PM

Brunswick East

Located on Lygon Street, Brunswick East, Toil & Trouble is a vibrant community bar and restaurant built on sustainability, sociability and genuine hospitality. Designed as a safe, welcoming space, ...
La Vallee Eatery

La Vallee Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Essendon

Situated on Keilor Road in Essendon, La Vallée Eatery is a warm, spacious café where specialty coffee and flavour-packed comfort food set the tone for relaxed dining. From hearty breakfasts and bru...
Casually Refined Dining & Curated WinesSeasonal DishesAt Bar Libretto, we’re a casually refined wine bar and dining destination in the heart of Ascot Vale, focused on seasonally inspired bistro-style food and an exceptional selection of wines, craft b...
Nestled in the heart of Essendon, Hold Bar & Eatery on Fletcher Street delivers an inclusive and aesthetic dining destination from brunch until dinner. This illegitimate love child of a wine bar sl...
Experience the foxy and sophisticated bar, restaurant and functions venue Mr McCracken on Larkin Boulevard in Essendon Fields, for a new level of entertainment in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs...
Greasy Zoes

Greasy Zoes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 PM

Hurstbridge

16 Chef Hat Award
Etta

Etta

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Brunswick East

12 Chef Hat Award
Emil's Cafe

Emil's Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Pascoe Vale

Nestled on Reynard Street in Pascoe Vale South, Emil's Cafe is a heartwarming story brought to life — two brothers with over 15 years of hospitality experience transforming the family home they gre...
Mr Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Brunswick East

A local favourite on Lygon Street in Brunswick East, Mr Wilkinson is a laid-back bar and eatery where good food, drinks and community come together from morning through to night. Inspired by the su...
Blu on Bell

Blu on Bell

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Preston