Must-see restaurants in Melbourne Region

  • Bodhi Tree

    Yarra Valley

    The casual indoor and outdoor eating spaces here are welcoming spots in which to enjoy wood-fired pizzas with toppings both traditional and exotic. Kudos…

  • Milko

    Melbourne Region

    Robyn and Matt Hayter's cute cafe on Wooden's main street sources its coffee beans from Melbourne's Seven Seeds and its pastries from grist in Kyneton. An…

  • Warburton Pantry

    Yarra Valley

    Offering coffee made with freshly roasted beans from Silva Yarra Valley Roasters, which can be enjoyed with a savoury pie or sweet pastries, this place…

  • Sault

    Melbourne Region

    Overlooking lavender fields and a lake, stylish Sault serves contemporary Australian dishes built around home-grown or local produce. The wine list is…

  • RiverView Cafe & Wine Bar

    Yarra Valley

    Featuring beautiful forest views from its rear deck, this pleasant cafe on the river offers a menu of cafe standards as well as Devonshire teas.

  • Piggery Cafe

    Melbourne Region

    Housed in a former piggery, this cafe and bakery on the 1920s Burnham Beeches estate is operated by Shannon Bennett of Melbourne's acclaimed Vue de Monde…

  • Gisborne Peak Winery

    Melbourne Region

    Bob and Barbara Nixon's estate is a popular destination on weekends, when families head here to enjoy pizzas and other meals cooked in the wood-fired oven…

  • Reefton Hotel

    Yarra Valley

    A bona fide slice of colonial Australiana, Reefton is a real Aussie bush pub. Eat your burger, steak or chicken dish in the bar, which is presided over by…

  • Laughing Owl

    Melbourne Region

    A self-proclaimed cafe with a conscience, this friendly place on Belgrave's main shopping strip offers a 100% vegetarian menu that includes plenty of…

  • Bad Habits Café

    Melbourne Region

    Housed in the Convent Gallery, this cafe is proud of its high teas, which are served at 11.30am and 2pm daily and include a glass of sparkling wine and…

  • Trentham General

    Melbourne Region

    Housed in the old National Bank building, this hybrid cafe and vintage homewares store is a super-stylish recent addition to Trentham's eating scene…

  • Innocent Bystander

    Yarra Valley

    The pizza makers working the wood-fired oven at this huge and noisy place near the eastern entrance to town are kept busy, especially on weekends. The…

  • Larder Daylesford

    Melbourne Region

    One of Daylesford's most popular cafes, this business in the handsome and historic Victoria Hotel building is divided into a main cafe and a small next…

  • Argus Dining Room

    Melbourne Region

    Within the historic 1930s Mineral Springs Hotel (now a Peppers Resort), the Argus retains some art deco touches. Local seasonal produce is the focus in…

  • Meletos Café

    Yarra Valley

    Wine and pizza are a marriage made in heaven, as this huge pizzeria demonstrates. The wood-fired oven works overtime on weekends, supplying groups of…

  • Lake Mountain Café

    Yarra Valley

    This friendly cafe-bistro is the only place on the mountain where you can source food and hot drinks. It's located in the administration building at Lake…

  • Pig & Whistle Tavern

    Melbourne Region

    This English-style pub has a cosy dining room in which to enjoy hearty meals (the kitchen closes at 8pm), as well as a bar with a big-screen TV and open…

  • Koukla

    Melbourne Region

    A bustling corner cafe with wooden tables, bentwood chairs and lots of art on the walls, Koukla offers Mediterranean dishes including pizza and is popular…

  • Woodberry Cafe

    Melbourne Region

    Modern cafe favourites, such as baked eggs, corn fritters and smashed avo, feature on the all-day brunch menu at this cafe, which is located on the town's…

  • Wyld Thyme

    Melbourne Region

    An attractive, unpretentious cafe just off the main street, Wyld Thyme has a good choice of breakfast and lunch dishes.

  • Ranges at Olinda

    Melbourne Region

    This shopping-mall-style cafe on Olinda's main strip is popular for its all-day breakfasts and simple lunch and dinner dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating…

  • Pie in the Sky

    Melbourne Region

    This long-standing Dandenongs eatery offers a range of pies, cakes and scones.