Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Thornbury

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1. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 22 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

A photo of Hochi Mama Richmond restaurant

2. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.7

Exceptional(1193)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 49 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

3. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(588)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 44 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

4. Clover

4.8

Exceptional(158)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 18 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.

5. Union House

4.8

Exceptional(311)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 33 times today

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

6. Marama Wine

4.6

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Carlton North

Booked 8 times today

Modern Wine Bar with a strong focus on small Australian producers. Serving up delicious wines, classic cocktails made with the good stuff, great beer and food to snack or feast.

7. Northcote Social Club

4.6

Exceptional(213)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Northcote

Booked 16 times today

The iconic Northcote Social Club has been a popular live music venue for many years, it has also become a favourite place to dine and enjoy a relaxed drink amongst the bustling High St. Whether you’re catching up for a drink with friends in the front bar, enjoying a meal from our modern pub inspired menu on our fully heated deck or hosting a special event or function in the Old Bottle Shop or newly renovated Treehouse, we have something for everyone. We are open for lunch and dinner throughout the week, with a diverse menu featuring share plates, to the traditional pub options including a classic parmigiana, Angus beef burger or a 250g Rump steak. Be mesmerized by the eclectic interior, warm wooden accents, elegant lighting and an abundance of greenery around the venue with full accessibility. Northcote Social Club is a safe & inclusive space that is perfect if you’re looking for a unique venue with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

8. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 15 times today

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

9. Shu Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(508)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Collingwood

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Shu, once the name of Sichuan province, southwest China, now home of innovative plant-based cooking in Collingwood, Melbourne Currently we are offering a 10 course vegan degustation. Inspired by Sichuan cuisine, this plant based set menu is all about innovated Chinese cuisine, embracing the healthy plant eating and showcasing seasonal local Victorian produce. From raw and chilled appetisers to fiery but mouthwatering authentic Sichuan flavours of the street food to complimenting premium wines and cocktails, Shu takes you on an adventurous journey of modern Chinese cooking.

A photo of BANG at The StandardX restaurant

10. BANG at The StandardX

4.6

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 4 times today

The BANG menu is crafted to unite people, drawing influence from Asian flavours to redefine Thai street food. Seasonally driven with sustainable ingredients on show, the menu is a sophisticated fusion of culture and gastronomy, where traditional Thai recipes are transformed using produce sourced from Melbourne and Victoria. Executive Chef, Justin Dingle-Garcyyia's extensive travels and culinary influences have brought him back to his native Melbourne, where he has infused his international expertise into the flavours, alongside championing sustainability and locality, forging close relationships of Victoria’s vast array of growers and producers.

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Salomé
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love their steak night, had a tasty chilled red on the menu too
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Union HousePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Richmond
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4.8
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Robyn
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Thanks so much. The feed me option is such good value. Always delicious.
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Hochi Mama RichmondPrice: Expensive• Asian• Richmond
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4.7
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Megan
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Will definitely be back. Such a lovely relaxing space, lovely service and delicious food.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Jennifer
Sydney •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
Always a pleasure to dine here. Excellent service & the food was wonderful. Ravioli was superb.
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Maja
Atlantic Canada •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 25, 2025
My friend and I had the most magical evening at Clover. We were greeted at each point throughout the night with warmth and a smile. The delightful simplicity of the cutlery and the curated lighting only added to our experience. Lastly, the potatoes. I’ve never met a starch I didn’t like and this dish quite possibly was the most scrumptious plate of food I’ve ever had placed in front of me. Perhaps it was the potato that was lucky.
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CloverPrice: Expensive• European• Richmond
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4.8

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