The Independent Gembrook

The Independent is a casual Italo-Argentinian restaurant, located in the heart of Main Street, Gembrook—just an hour southeast of Melbourne’s CBD Chef Patron - Mauro Callegari is the skilled culinary magician at the helm of the kitchen, where he creates simple but complex dishes that are showcased on the à la carte and tasting menu option.

Location: 79 Main St, Gembrook, VIC

Cuisines: Argentinian, Italian, European

Categories: Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Takeout, Outdoor Seating

Mr Burton

An Ashburton bistro and cafe serving European-leaning brunch and coffee in a relaxed, neighbourhood village setting.

Location: 199 High St, Ashburton, VIC

Cuisines: European, Coffee, Brunch

Categories: Cafe, Family Restaurant, Bistro

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating, Delivery, Takeout

Florentino Cellar Bar

Cellar Bar is an Italian bar that transports you to Europe. A place where regulars are known by name and newcomers are made to feel at home. Available throughout the day, the menu centres on a concise selection of antipasti and housemade pasta, alongside cocktails and wines written on a chalkboard. Walk in, take a seat, and settle in any time—for coffee, lunch, aperitivo or late-night drinks.

Location: 80 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Italian, Cafe, Bar

Categories: Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar, Coffee

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating

Levantine Hill Estate

A Yarra Valley winery and restaurant in Coldstream pairing estate wines with elevated seasonal dining.

Location: 882 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Restaurant, Winery

Services: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Dine-in

Smokey Chooks

A casual takeaway on Bridge Road in Richmond specialises in smoked and grilled chicken with hearty, health-conscious sides.

Location: 312 Bridge Rd, Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Chicken, Fast Food, Gluten-free, Salad

Categories: Restaurant, Takeaway

Services: Takeout, Dine-in

Jarrah Street Family Store

A family-run takeaway shop in Wodonga serving fish and chips, burgers and coffee for the local community.

Location: 22 Jarrah St, Wodonga, VIC

Cuisines: Fish & Chips, Coffee, Burger

Categories: Takeaway, Cafe, Restaurant, Dessert, Sandwich Shop

Services: Outdoor seating, Takeaway

Burger Road Highett

A casual Highett burger outpost stacking hand-crafted patties, crispy fries and thick shakes for locals.

Location: 316 Highett Rd, Highett, VIC

Cuisines: Burger

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Family's fish & chips

Location: 184 Liebig St, Warrnambool, VIC

Cuisines: Fish & Chips

Categories: Restaurant

Services: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Family Pho

Location: 260-262 Moorabool St, Geelong, VIC

Cuisines: Vietnamese

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Bocca Family Pizza Restaurant

Location: 104 Melbourne Hill Rd, Warrandyte, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Marong Family Hotel

Location: 26 High St, Marong, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Restaurant, Bar

Services: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in

Drouin Family Hotel

Location: 65 Princes Way, Drouin, VIC

Cuisines:

Categories: Restaurant, Pub

Services: Outdoor seating, Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in

Happy Family Restaurants

Location: Unit 1/1527 Burwood Hwy, Tecoma, VIC

Cuisines: Chinese

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Pacinos Italian Family Restaurant

Location: 28/300 Epsom Rd, Flemington, VIC

Cuisines: Italian, Pizza

Categories: Restaurant, Cafe, Takeaway

Services: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Casa Incontro Pizza & Pasta Family Restaurant

Location: 1754 Hume Hwy, Campbellfield, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Categories: Restaurant

Services: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Good Old Mantra

Good Old Mantra is your local Indian place in Carnegie. The kind of spot where the food tastes familiar, the welcome is genuine, and you leave feeling looked after. Our kitchen sticks to the classics. We take cues from the street stalls of Bombay and the slow kitchens of Lucknow, and we don't cut corners to get there. Food, for us, is about sitting down together and taking your time over it.

Location: 3/23 Koornang Rd, Carnegie, VIC

Cuisines: Indian, Cocktail

Categories: Restaurant, Bar, Family Restaurant, Fine Dining Restaurant

Services: Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery

Café Florentino

Café Florentino is a modern grill inspired by the great trattorias and bistecca alla Fiorentina restaurants of Tuscany. Wood-fired and charcoal flavours are at the heart of the experience, showcasing the best Australian meats and seafood alongside house-made pasta and seasonal produce sourced from small-scale Victorian farms.

Location: 80 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean

Categories: Restaurant, Grill, Family Restaurant

Services: Dine-in

Desi Dhaba Craigieburn

Location: 340 Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn, VIC

Cuisines: Indian

Categories: Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in, Outdoor Seating, Takeout, Delivery, In-store Pickup

Hoopla South Morang

Location: 330/340 McDonalds Rd, South Morang, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Categories: Family Restaurant,

Services:

Steakhouse at The Notting Hill Hotel

The Steakhouse at The Notting Hill Hotel serves premium, locally sourced cuts cooked to perfection. Enjoy warm hospitality in a relaxed yet refined setting, paired with quality wines and thoughtful service—a true destination for steak lovers in Melbourne’s South East.

Location: 260-262 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian

Categories: Steakhouse, Family Restaurant, Functions

Services: Dine-in