Best Authentic Restaurants in Dandenong

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AspendaleBelgraveChelseaCranbourne WestDandenong NorthGlen Waverley

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A photo of Shark Fin Inn Keysborough restaurant

1. Shark Fin Inn Keysborough

4.5

Awesome(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Keysborough

Booked 3 times today

After wheeling to success with Shark Fin Inn in 1980, Shark Fin Group established its first sub-urban restaurant – the Shark Fin Inn Keysborough. Opened since 1985 and located opposite to the Parkmore Shopping Center, Shark Fin Keysborough has a spacious dining area with seating capacities of 320, one of the largest in the area. Offering yum cha, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves it’s customers with outstanding Chinese cuisine and best dim sum in town. It also becomes an instant hit for people looking for special function’s catering such as wedding receptions and parties. If you are looking for a nice meal around the south eastern suburbs, Shark Fin Keysborough will definitely be your choice.

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2. Lang Nuong - Coastal Village

4.6

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Springvale

Booked 1 time today

Coastal Gourmet Village - Làng Nướng Duyên Hải (formerly Le Feu Springvale) in Springvale, Melbourne, offers delicious Gluten-free Vietnamese cuisine, perfect for daily dining. Our menu showcases flavors from Saigon, Hanoi, Nha Trang, and beyond, with a variety of hotpots, seafood, pho, noodle soups, and signature rice bowls.New to our menu:Cơm Mâm – Vietnamese Family Combo: A cozy, authentic family-style meal.Bò Tơ – Veal: Served with mắm nêm (anchovy sweet sauce), a bold Mid-Vietnamese specialty, exclusive to Lang Nuong Coastal.With fast service and diverse choices, we’re ready to welcome you—dine in, take away, or cater with us today!

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3. Pizza Strada & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Dandenong North

Come on down to Pizza Strada & Bar where the humble pizza takes centre stage and the toppings are fresh as can be!Our pizzas are topped with all of your favourite ingredients and cooked in our 400 degree Marana wood fired oven for 60-90 seconds - this gives them their iconic crust: crisp on the outside with a thick and puffy edge.

4. Paradise Road

4.4

Awesome(313)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Glen Waverley

Booked 3 times today

Thai Paradise Road is an authentic, elegantly presented Thai restaurant located in the heart of Glen Waverley. Dine in and enjoy a moment of peace in a busy day, or take away your choices from our extensive menu. We have a wide variety of authentic Thai food on our menu, including curries and stir fries, seafood and sizzling dishes. Also available are a range of beers from around the world, as well as fresh juices and Thai iced tea.Dine in and enjoy eating in a little piece of Thailand, right here in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Our décor includes prints of Buddhist monks from a monastery in Thailand, as well as a feature wall fronted with authentic red and gold monastery doors.

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5. Caffé Greco Oakleigh

4.1

Excellent(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Oakleigh

Booked 14 times today

Caffé Greco, Melbourne’s iconic dining institution and meeting place, is reopening after three decades in Oakleigh. Its origins trace back to the inspiring story of Nick Madalena, a Greek man who journeyed to Rome in 1760, founding the original Caffè Greco, which has since become a revered national institution in Italy, celebrated for over 260 years. This tale of migration and the pursuit of a better life is what motivated Nick Zampelis to establish a Melbourne branch of Caffé Greco, continuing a legacy of cultural exchange and community that spans centuries.As Melbourne’s own Caffé Greco reopens, it draws from this rich heritage of bringing together diverse minds, continuing the tradition of being a cultural meeting point where patrons can not only enjoy fine coffee but also engage in the kind of conversation and creativity that defined its Roman predecessor.

6. Elephant Corridor

4.6

Exceptional(443)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sri Lankan • Glen Waverley

Booked 4 times today

Elephant Corridor is a genuine Sri Lankan and North Indian restaurant in Glen Waverley. Reviews rave about the 'authentic Sri Lankan flavours' and 'excellent, authentic food.' The chefs use fresh ingredients to create a menu that changes with the seasons. Whether you're in the mood for a mud crab curry, hoppers, or a tandoor, they've got you covered. The cosy atmosphere and friendly service add to the overall dining experience, making it a place you'll want to keep coming back to.

7. Marble Yakiniku

4.6

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Glen Waverley

Booked 7 times today

At Marble Yakiniku, we take pride in offering a unique dining experience that showcases the art of marbling score for our premium cuts of meat and the traditional chargrill method for our yakiniku dishes. Our commitment is to provide our guests with an authentic taste of Japan through our meticulously crafted and flavorful Japanese cuisine.

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8. Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar

4.9

Exceptional(434)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Mordialloc

Booked 13 times today

Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar offers a true taste of Greece, served just 250m from Mordialloc beach.Indulge in lunch, dinner or dessert with their extensive menu featuring authentic Greek food and beverages. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Dine in to listen to traditional Mediterranean music, occasionally performed by a live band! Takeaway and catering options are available, also. It is typically recommended to book a table to secure your spot at one of Mordi's most lively restaurants.

9. Meat Flour Wine

4.8

Exceptional(366)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mordialloc

Booked 54 times today

Meat Flour Wine is a modern Italian restaurant located in Braeside. MFW has a unique offering of Rustic Italian, house-made pasta's with a large focus on prime quality steaks cooked on coal. It has a warm and comforting feel and a buzzing atmosphere.

10. Nevedya

4.9

Exceptional(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• South Indian • Upwey

Booked 3 times today

Nevedya is Food for the Spirit, an organic plant-focussed restaurant & cafe in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne. We serve wholefood vegetarian and vegan world cuisine with flavours from India, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. Our ingredients are healthy, ethical, organic, seasonal and showcase produce from local farms and growers.Run by husband and wife duo Daniel and Shakti, it is an experience to bring you back to your true self. The food is a cleansing experience of reconnecting to nourishment at its untainted roots.All the food is designed and created by female head chef Shakti Iyer with intention to nurture, transform and heal.Inspired by Indian restaurants, Ayurveda and our travels throughout the world expect to taste our famous Ayurvedic khichadi, Sri Lankan masala dosa, world fusion tapas, plant-based all day breakfasts and our amazing organic and healthy desserts!

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Dimitria
Melbourne •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is our second time at Cafe Greco and the food was great. I especially enjoyed my Ionian Fish soup. My husband had the lamb shoulder which was tender and lovely. Good selection of drinks and desserts. I am looking forward to going back and tasting more dishes.
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Caffé Greco OakleighPrice: Moderate• European• Oakleigh
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4.1
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Asiri
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
Food was excellent. The Tom Yum soup was fantastic, also the Thai chili prawns was Yumi Yumi. Very friendly staff. Cecilia was extra helpful.
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Paradise RoadPrice: Moderate• Thai• Glen Waverley
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4.4
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Teck Joon
Tokyo Metropolitan Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
Been coming here since I was a kid till now. I always love the yum cha here. Delicious, good portions, friendly service and nice ambience.
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Shark Fin Inn KeysboroughPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Keysborough
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4.5
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Ancita
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
this is the place to go for the best authentic Italian food, just like nonna makes it. Cannot wait to visit you at your new venue.
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Pizza Strada & BarPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Dandenong North
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4.7
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David
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Fantastic food - fantastic service - great value - it’s our regular ‘go to’ place. Love it.
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Lang Nuong - Coastal VillagePrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Springvale
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4.6

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