Best Lunch Restaurants in Bentleigh East

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1. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1125)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 60 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

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2. Caffé Greco Oakleigh

4.2

Awesome(63)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Oakleigh

Booked 27 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.

3. Lulu Dining

4.5

Awesome(51)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Malvern

Booked 8 times today

Lulu is a neighbourhood restaurant.We offer daily hand made pasta and pizza with simplicity and quality at the core. We have a considered wine offering that is focused on Italian varieties. We want to be a venue which can be visited multiple times a week a snack and wine, birthday lunch or dinner. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, featuring pizza, pasta and snacks all designed to share. Our opening hours are:Wednesday: 5pm - 10pmThursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmFriday Dinner: 5pm - 10pmSaturday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmSaturday Lunch: 5pm - 10pmSunday Lunch: 12pm - 5pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we will always have some tables put aside for walk ins

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4. Waterfront Brighton

4.6

Exceptional(561)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Brighton

Booked 16 times today

We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood. Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.

5. Hotel Brighton

4.3

Awesome(652)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Brighton

Booked 13 times today

Hotel Brighton is a truly local venue and has been serving the Brighton community for years. The impressive double story building boasts a traditional front bar, serving fresh tank beer, local wine and great cocktails, a restaurant serving home-cooked food and a hidden roof terrace, perfect for Summer drinks and parties.Hotel Brighton is also the place to watch live sport, screening hundreds of live games every month on the big screen, you can even get a bet on in our state of the art TAB.With a range of spectacular spaces, Hotel Brighton is a brilliant place for functions. We can cater for every size of the event, from a first Birthday party to engagement parties. Our events team bring that personal touch to any event, managing every detail, so the customer can sit back, relax and enjoy.Hotel Brighton continues to grow with the local community and we have big plans for the future.We are always evolving, but always truly local.

6. Milton Wine Shop

4.8

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Malvern

Booked 6 times today

Milton is a neighbourhood wine bar, operating since 2014 with simple ideas executed with detail.We offer woodfired pizza with quality at the core, a considered wine list representing producers who focus on honesty and representation of place. We are a venue to visit multiple times a week for a glass, dinner, or throw your birthday celebration at.Our kitchen operates Tuesday to Sunday, featuring woodfired pizza alongside snacks and share plates that work with the wines we love to drink. Pasta nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.Our Kitchen hours are:Monday: ClosedTuesday & Wednesday: 5-8:30pmThursday: 5-10pmFriday: 3-10pm Saturday: 12-10pm Sunday: 12-8:30pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we always keep a few tables aside both inside and out for walk-ins

7. QT Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(58)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Glen Iris

Booked 20 times today

National Awards for Excellence Vietnamese Restaurant 2024 & 2022 by Restaurant & Catering Association, A Gold & Silver medal for Restaurants Challenge 2024 & 2023 by Australian Culinary Federation.Founded in 2017, QT' Kitchen has quickly become an institution in Glen Iris, Ashburton, Camberwell and surrounding suburbs of Melbourne. The team hopes to please every customer with superb front of house service, a creative, delicious menu and a bustling ambience that is warm & welcoming. Functions are held regularly in the 90 seat space where family and friends come together to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, school friendships and much more. Bookings are recommended although apart from our busiest times on Friday & Saturday night you can generally find a table in our spacious venue.We can't wait to serve you.

8. Cucina & Co

4.8

Exceptional(228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brighton

Booked 13 times today

Cucina&co loves to be known as a pizza restaurant for the family. From toddlers to nonno & nonna come and share wonderful food with us.

9. Bottarga Brighton

4.9

Exceptional(41)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Brighton

Booked 6 times today

Step into Bottarga—an intimate restaurant in Brighton where fine dining unfolds in the heart of the kitchen. With every seat facing our fully open kitchen, guests are immersed in the artistry and rhythm of the culinary process.Our menu is a refined fusion of contemporary Italian cuisine, subtly layered with Asian influences and crafted using the finest global ingredients. Choose between our 2- or 3-course à la carte options, or indulge in our 13-course tasting experience ($160 per person) for a truly unforgettable journey.Proudly Brighton’s one-hatted restaurant, Bottarga has been recognised by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.Let us take you on a dining experience that is thoughtful, intimate, and distinctly Bottarga.

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10. Bistro La Provence

4.6

Exceptional(769)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Brighton

Booked 4 times today

Bistro La Provence is located at 234 Esplanade Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht club. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.

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Michael
Victoria •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was very good, not too salty, substantial, tasty and really nice. Service was superb. Will go back there again for any occasion.
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Zee
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time to Lulu Dining - we had a great time, quite busy however not too loud. The food was delicious, great wine and pretty venue. Pizza night on a Tuesday as well! We will be back
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Lulu DiningPrice: Expensive• Italian• Malvern
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4.5
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Magdalini
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely experience with opulent surrounds and gorgeous food. We all enjoyed it. This is a 5 star venue, but with very reasonable prices. It is so obvious that the owners have an abundance of experience in this industry, as there was nothing we could fault. Caffe Greco has made Oakleigh a place to definitely visit. Well done and thank you!
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Caffé Greco OakleighPrice: Moderate• European• Oakleigh
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4.2
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Kevin
Melbourne •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
excellent value express lunch menu, chosen wine reasonable and service excellent
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Waterfront BrightonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Brighton
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4.6
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Dean
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
We had steaks and a burger and they were great, well cooked and presented. We also had a bottle of Pinot which was a little pricey but quite nice. They had a function going upstairs which got a little loud but was ok. Staff were professional and friendly - tended to leave you in peace.
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Hotel BrightonPrice: Moderate• Pub• Brighton
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4.3

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