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Kew Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kew
Discover the best restaurant in Kew, Australia including Scopri, Centonove, Matteo's, Ocha, Samurai, Charcoal Grill on the Hill, The Grand Richmond, Bouzy Rouge, Richmond Oyster Bar, Noir
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1. Scopri
Overall Ratings
5 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By Matteo B - Roma,Italia
Fourth time here and not one disappointment. The food is great, another level in comparison to any other restaurant in Melbourne. The service fantastic and professional with some of the best Italians in Australia. The owner is a careful and caring person, always there, for anything you need. If I could I would come back tomorrow
2. Centonove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By BrooksieG - Melbourne, Australia
There’s a touch of quality about everything at Centanove and it’s probably a cut above most other restaurants around Kew, particularly if you’re looking for something a little more elegant for that special night out. Service is first class, the wine list is varied and the food, including the yummy bread, absolutely fresh.
3. Matteo's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Housed in an elegant triple-fronted Victorian Terrace,past the bohemian enclave of Melbourne’s famous ‘Brunswick Street’offering seasonal contemporary Australian cuisine and professional hospitality since 1994.Awarded a minimum of 1 hat in the coveted “Age Good Food Guide” every year since 1996.
Reviewed By Miffy E
For our wedding reception in October 2017 we chose Matteo's - we've always loved our experiences there, and measure all our culiinary experiences by this establishment. With only 30 of us, we booked the Venetian room, and as it was lunch on Saturday, they opened just for us and we had the place to ourselves, so our best man could serenade us with his acoustic guitar.
We had asked for our guests to be greeted with a glass of bubbly, a beer or soft drink on arrival, and we were pleased to find that they had opened the back room for guests to mingle before being seated - we hadn't expected this!
The Venetian room itself was laid out beautifully, and one of our guests reported "this is the best food I've ever had at a wedding!" Service was attentive but not intrusive; the courses came out at perfect intervals; it had been no problem at all to modify the menu to remove all nuts (to cater to our guest with a nut allergy); instead of either the drinks package or open wine list, it was no problem for us to give a short list of 5 wines for our guests to choose from; in short, nothing was too big an ask.
We have already returned with a smaller group of 6 on Christmas Eve, and we will continue returning to Matteo's to celebrate our special occasions. We could not recommend this place more. If you haven't been, you must go soon!
4. Ocha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Sunseekers8910 - Melbourne, Victoria
We enjoyed a wonderful dining experience, with the most amazing food and service. Perfect for a special occasion or just a quiet dinner for two or a small group gathering. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about the food and provide great suggestions for your table. BYO wine is great and the corkage of $7.50 pp is very reasonable.
5. Samurai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By melbgirl123 - Melbourne, Australia
This place is really small so fills up quickly. Food is okay and price is okay, not as good as the reviews say. There are lots of better and similar priced japanese restaurants around, but i guess their clientele are swinburne students who tend not to be too fussy eateers. Their takeaway menu costs more than dine in.
6. Charcoal Grill on the Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Steak And Wine Lovers Hangout
Reviewed By Wonder2006 - London, United Kingdom
Had a very good dinner here - unfortunately like another review I made recently else where, the steaks weren't the tastiest I've ever had, but they were excellently cooked and the sauce was yum. Very knowledgable host especially with regards to their wine list. Would recommend and visit again.
7. The Grand Richmond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
The Grand has been voted on numerous occasions the Best Pub Dining Room in Australia. It is also currently the Only Pub in Australia to have been awarded a coveted Age Good Food Guide Chefs Hat (12 times). Long being regarded as an Institution of The Melbourne Dining scene it's combination of Fine dining Italian Restaurant, casual fun Pub bar, cracking beer garden and beautiful new private dining rooms brings a uniquely Melbourne offering for both travelers and locals alike.
Reviewed By Belka2014 - Melbourne, Australia
I thought overall it was a nice experience-reasonably good atmosphere for couples and smaller groups. The service was attentive.
I would describe the menu as a mixture of traditional Italian dishes with dishes that aimed to introduce a bit of a modern Australian twist. Both entrees we ordered were seafood. I found the scallops a bit overcooked. This was a shame as they suppose to be the star of the dish. The second entree dish was sashimi-like swordfish carpaccio. That entree was much more enjoyable & technically better executed.
For the first main, we ordered a pasta (rabbit) that was typically a Northern Italian dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly. It had the traditional taste & presentation. The second main was the duck cooked in a traditional Italian way. The simple presentation reminded of a home cooking. The taste of the duck and the souse were great, but as a whole, the dish was lacking in presentation. A half duck floating in a dark colored liquid? Would look good in a trattoria ... so is it? Judging by the prices it’s not!
The desert (the peach) on the other hand - had a great presentation, but failed to impress with its the combination of flavours. Too much was going on on the plate and some of the elements didn’t make much sense. I think that some of the traditional Italian Deserts would match the Grand’s menu much better.
An extensive wine list including good international wines but ONLY if you buy by bottle. However, very little choice - if ordered by glass.
Overall, good but not great. Definitely overpriced for what it is and not a good value for money.
8. Bouzy Rouge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Bouzy Rouge Richmond, Mediterranean inspired cuisine. We have an extensive tapas and main course menu designed to share.Extensive wine list. Express lunch Monday to Saturday from $15 to $20. With a Private function space upstairs and all weather courtyard, we cater for small intimate dinners to large canape functions. Happy Hour 7 days a week 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Come join us for your next lunch or dinner.
Reviewed By Tania O
Love the atmosphere, service and wine list at this restaurant. The food was great however I did find the two paella dishes tasty but a little overdone. We tried many dishes on the menu, the lamb was just beautiful. I would recommend this restaurant, perhaps...MoreThank you Tania for taking the time to write an honest appraisal of what we do, we hope next time you come back we nail the paella for you.
9. Richmond Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By AuldJimmy - London, United Kingdom
My guests were very impressed by the fresh and tasty Seafood platter.
My own choice of Clam Chowder was nice too !
The wall fish tanks next to us kept us all entertained during our meal.
The staff were helpful and efficient, I hope that we can return for another meal soon.
10. Noir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Welcome to Noir. French inspired, Modern cuisine in an elegant, informal environment. Noir is the first venture for partners Peter Roddy and Ebony Vagg, food and wine lovers as well as hospitality professionals who together with their dedicated team bring a little old world romance to Swan Street. A combination of quality produce and classical technique with a generous spirit and a warm welcome await at this boutique neighbourhood restaurant.
Reviewed By MonyetS - London, United Kingdom
We went for dinner here based on this restaurant receiving "one hat" in the Age (Melbourne newspaper) Good Food Guide. The food was very good. We had the Cured swordfish and Crab tortellini for starters. Both we excellent. For mains my wife had the duck which she said was excellent. I had the lamb noisettes which were not terribly exciting. We did not have any place for dessert. The service was friendly and efficient.
