Where to Eat in Blackburn: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 13, 2017 Velvet Champine

Discover the best restaurant in Blackburn, Australia including Dumpling King Chinese Restaurant, Tien Dat Restaurant, Enrik's Cafe and Restaurant, Poppies On Canterbury, Gourmet Girl, Ganesh, Bucatini Restaurant & Bar, Defazio's Italian restaurant, Cantina Centrale, The Peddler Cafe
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1. Dumpling King Chinese Restaurant

572 Station St, Box Hill, Whitehorse, Victoria 3128, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Chinese, Asian, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +61 3 9890 3719
Excellent
33%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 126 reviews

Dumpling King Chinese Restaurant

Reviewed By Llewellyn53 - Melbourne, Australia

It doesn't matter how many times we come here it always maintains the standard and that is excellent. A loose group of ex workmates use this restaurant as their catch up point every 4 months or so. Young service staff are polite and friendly, we always start with dumplings and then move on to shared dishes but really i would be happy to stay with dumplings because they are just so plump and full of flavour. The wine list may not be big but it has a good range and they are cheap when compared to other restaurants. Food prices are excellent and service is fast - we will return again and again

2. Tien Dat Restaurant

3 Carrington Rd, Box Hill, Whitehorse, Victoria 3128, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available Asian, Vietnamese, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +61 3 9890 9699
Excellent
30%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 194 reviews

Tien Dat Restaurant

Reviewed By Marcia B - Box Hill, Australia

When I made a 6:30 booking I was informed we would need to leave by 7:30. It was the start of a very disappointing evening. The food was very westernised. The service was terrible. We were constantly interrupted with requests for decisions or clearing the table. Then to add insult to injury, we were told to leave even though there were two empty tables close by.
I would definitely not recommend this restaurant.

3. Enrik's Cafe and Restaurant

25 Railway Rd, Blackburn, Whitehorse, Victoria 3130, Australia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Australian, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$173 - HK$283 +61 3 9894 0611
Excellent
18%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 98 reviews

Enrik's Cafe and Restaurant

Reviewed By Wendy H

I enjoyed my dish of marinated and grilled calamari which was tender and tasty accompanied by tzatziki and Greek salad. My companion's chicken parmigiana was huge and also tasty. The young waitresses were very attentive and friendly. The only negative was the corkage at $7 per bottle.

4. Poppies On Canterbury

Canterbury Road, Blackburn, Whitehorse, Victoria 3130, Australia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Australian, International Dinner, Drinks, Lunch HK$118 - HK$424 +61 3 9877 6749
Excellent
31%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 35 reviews

Poppies On Canterbury

Reviewed By Sue F

A warm restaurant with white table cloth on each table.You could have good conversation as the acoustics is good. A comfortable homely ambience with a good selection of food. Prices are reasonable and service is good.
We had curry and garlic prawns for entree, kangaroo steak with veges and mixed seafood fritters with salad. They were delicious.

5. Gourmet Girl

21 Salisbury Ave, Blackburn, Whitehorse, Victoria 3130, Australia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Cafe, Australian, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +61 3 9894 8417
Excellent
52%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

Gourmet Girl

Reviewed By mran6828 - Blackburn, Australia

A group of us go out for breakfast every Thursday morning, and we decided to try Gourmet Girl. We ate outside because it was a beautiful morning. Food was great, but service could be improved.

6. Ganesh

76 South Pde, Blackburn, Whitehorse, Victoria 3130, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +61 3 9894 1931
Excellent
35%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 39 reviews

Ganesh

A quality restaurant, delightful ambinence with Hema providing unrivalled friendly service which is matched by the high standard food presented for one's enjoyment.Probably the grestest compliment was provided by my partner's daughter, herself a chef & restuaranter who rated it excellent in every aspect.

Reviewed By nilintentum_reliquit - Melbourne, Australia

Returned after a long absence and was pleasantly surprised. Nice hard working staff who manage to keep everyone happy. We enjoyed a selection of entrees and shared the mains which were filling. The chef's sauces were thick and delicately spiced to enhance each dish. A very enjoyable meal had by all.
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7. Bucatini Restaurant & Bar

454 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, Whitehorse, Victoria 3132, Australia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, European, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +61 3 9873 0268
Excellent
37%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 156 reviews

Bucatini Restaurant & Bar

Reviewed By kazziec - Melbourne, Australia

We ordered a smoked salmon pizza to share for starters. It was just delicious.
My husband ordered the barramundi in the specials and really enjoyed it. I ordered the veal scallopini. It looked ok, but as soon as I got into the veal it was tough and chewy. So much so, that I had to spit my mouthful into my hand. Not nice, the potato and cauliflower mash was absolutely tasteless and lumpy. Sauce was mustard and just ok. Not a success. As this is the second meal here which has been dodgy, I would not like to go again, there are plenty more restaurants to try in the area.

8. Defazio's Italian restaurant

155 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn, Whitehorse, Victoria 3130, Australia Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts American Express, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch HK$63 - HK$181 +61 98785216
Excellent
22%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 68 reviews

Defazio's Italian restaurant

Reviewed By Austraveller49 - Melbourne, Australia

We have not dined at Defazio’s for many years and finally returned a few days ago.
Parking is no problem in the surrounding streets except for a daytime limit of 2 hours. We received a warm smile and welcome. Most tables have enough space to be comfortable but you could encounter a tight experience if they have moved things around to cater for a group. The place is clean and bright and they close the side blinds while the sun goes down to eliminate the afternoon glare. The front section is for pizza preparation and takeaway.
Service was a little slow at times but easily fixed with a wave. The menu did not appear to have changed in the many years since our last visit and did not have anything other than the traditional “Italian Pizza Restaurant” range. Pricing was moderate and the serving size was average. Quality and presentation did not inspire us to return soon.
They do not accept Amex although our bill came in an American Express folder.

9. Cantina Centrale

11 Hamilton St, Mont Albert, Whitehorse, Victoria 3127, Australia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Drinks, Dinner, Lunch HK$31 - HK$173 +61 98904836
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 89 reviews

Cantina Centrale

Italian restaurant & pizza. Casual dining experience, family friendly & great value for money.

Reviewed By ddiston - Melbourne, Australia

There is nothing particularly wrong regarding Cantina Centrale, the food is nice and that's it. Nothing spectacular that warrants more. Thought we were in trouble when we first arrived on a very hot Melbourne evening. We were placed down by the kitchen a metre from the cooking and not far from a raging pizza oven fire. It was extremely uncomfortable so we asked to be moved, which we were upstairs under some a/c. I really don't understand why you would place people there on such a hot night as it was so uncomfortable.Once we were upstairs things improved. The restaurant is in a lovely little street, and is quite charming. It has quite a limited menu and wine list, although very nice. The foccacia (really a garlic and cheese pizza) was nice as was the Arancini balls. The sauce was very similar, if not the same, that was on my wife;s gnocci. They were nice meals but again, similar to many restaurants. The servings were good, and they were reasonable prices. The wait staff were very accommodating and professional. The menu is mainly pasta based offering one fish of the day, and a meat dish. It was a nice evening, but I've been to much better. To be honest, not sure I'd go back.

10. The Peddler Cafe

295 Springfield Rd | B, Nunawading, Whitehorse, Victoria 3131, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch 98774381
Excellent
48%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 61 reviews

The Peddler Cafe

Reviewed By malcolm m

I highly recommend this little cafe on the corner . We went for Father's Day and the team delivered . Great service , no long waits and fantastic food and coffee .. French toast was a hit as was the eggs benedict. Book ahead on weekends or drop by for a coffee and a great selection of slices and muffins ...

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