Best Casual Restaurants in Hawthorn East

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1. Paradiso Bar and Grill

4.5

Awesome(101)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 4 times today

Cafe Paradiso is a predominantly Italian restaurant/ cafe with Mediterranean options. With artisan pizzas, pasta and wide variety of sharing meals, a BEER GARDEN and CAFE settings; and the new addition: our CAR PARK BAR; Cafe Paradiso combines good atmosphere with any style of dining experiences and drinks served by our warm staff.Located opposite the beautiful Rivoli Cinemas, Cafe Paradiso provides quick and warm service to cater movie goers. Cocktails and drinks with selection of sharing dishes, makes it a perfect stop off before a movie.We look forward to serving you!

2. East End Wine Bar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn East

Booked 6 times today

East End Wine Bar: Where heritage meets modern MelbourneStep into a warm space that combines the charm of a 1930s auction house with a contemporary atmosphere. East End Wine Bar is your new local spot, offering a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere perfect for enjoying time with friends.Indulge in a curated selection of wines, featuring local favorites and international gems. Pair your drink with delicious shared plates like charcuterie boards, stone-fired pizzas, and seasonal delights. The menu is crafted to tantalize your taste buds and spark conversation, making it ideal for casual catch-ups or special occasions.Whether you’re in a cozy booth or enjoying the sunshine in the courtyard, East End Wine Bar promises a memorable experience. It’s the perfect place to unwind, connect, and savor good food, wine, and company.Come discover your new favorite local. East End Wine Bar is ready to make your next gathering truly special.

3. Amici Trattoria

4.3

Awesome(19)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Camberwell

Experience authentic Italian cuisine at Amici Trattoria, where traditional home-style cooking meets your plate. Our husband-and-wife team brings generations of Italian recipes to your table, creating the same wholesome meals they would prepare for family and friends at home.As a genuine Italian trattoria, we embody the true spirit of Italian dining - a neighbourhood gathering place where food, family, and friendship come together over generous plates of comfort food.Our kitchen is guided by time-honoured Italian family recipes - simple, authentic, and prepared with love. Each meal reflects the genuine tastes of Italy's home cooking tradition.Our trattoria captures the spirited energy of Italy - sometimes bustling, always warm, and forever welcoming. This is where memories are made over plates of pasta and shared bottles of wine.

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4. Overture Cafe & Restaurant

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Hawthorn East

Welcome to Overture Cafe and Restaurant, where culinary innovation meets the vibrant essence of Asian-fusion cuisine. Located in the heart of Camberwell Junction, Overture is your go-to destination for a dining experience that promises to transport you to culinary bliss. Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, we offer a wide array of flavors that range from savory to sensational.Discover the flavors of Asia with a modern twist at Overture Cafe and Restaurant. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, we are here to make your dining experience exceptional. Join us in the heart of Camberwell Junction for a taste of culinary bliss.Come and experience the culinary symphony that is Overture Cafe and Restaurant. We look forward to serving you!

5. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3349)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 68 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

6. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 75 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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7. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(418)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 40 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

8. Clover

4.8

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 22 times today

Clover is a restaurant and wine bar on Swan Street, Richmond with a focus on good produce, good wine and good times, cooked and served with care and intent, reflective of modern European bistro's.

9. Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

Exceptional(1212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 27 times today

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

10. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(313)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 43 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

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Renee
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing. Our server (we were at table 21/22) was incredible! She was super accomodating and sweet. So helpful with the menu and just lovely all round.
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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MarkVIP
New South Wales •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great wine and great casual food. Always a solid choice.
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East End Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hawthorn East
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5
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Gaylene
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
A lovely courtyard area to enjoy lunch and the afternoon with friends on a summery day. Food was very nice, and the service was friendly and quick.
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Paradiso Bar and GrillPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hawthorn
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4.5
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AndrewP
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 26, 2024
Relaxed atmosphere with home style cooked meals. Great service.
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Amici TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Camberwell
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4.3

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