Top rated Bistros in Essendon, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Bistros in Essendon

Experience the best that Essendon has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 312 places from Bistro category.

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Yarra Falls

Bar

👍👍 Bloody fantastic. Loved the cocktails and beers. Food was just the ticket (including the presence of Vegemite!) And let's not ignore the elephant in the room, the fantastic waterfall sculptured bar, which just sent me back home to the banks of the Plenty River.

4.90 (130 reviews) (~8.59 km from centre)

Mandarin Bistro

Diner

👍👍 An absolutely brilliant experience. The staff are exceptional, friendly and clearly adore children. Well priced and ample parking outside. We will be back! Ps Nutella donuts well worth trying!

4.90 (128 reviews) (~26.54 km from centre)

The Mordi Canteen

Restaurant

👍👍 Absolutely delicious! We sat outside with our dog on a rainy day. Perfect cover from the rain and nicely sheltered from wind. Plus, the cafe had outdoor heat on the terrace. I ordered the Cauliflower gnocchi. It was beautifully presented and the flavour was gorgeous. I also had a fresh apple and str...

4.90 (60 reviews) (~32.47 km from centre)

The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop

Restaurant

👍👍 Really recommend The Recreation — we had a magnificent lunch there to celebrate another stage in our renovation. After a tough day cleaning and sanding and having some success, we were hungry. Thirsty, too! The meals did not disappoint. And what a dessert! Go to The Recreation — smart casual, a bit...

$$ $$

4.80 (357 reviews) (~7.67 km from centre)

Gauge Espresso & Bistro

Bistro

👍👍 Lovely place, friendly owners, stylish interior, good music, and a delicious coffee! A place where you get inspiration and travel/escape out of daily routine.

$$ $$

4.80 (264 reviews) (~20.29 km from centre)

Bistrot Plume

Bistro

👍👍 Staff were extremely accommodating despite us being 30 minutes late as we've travelled from Melbourne. Had the Sunday lunch set menu. Food was great and of good value. Will not hesitate to eat there again if I'm at Geelong!

4.80 (197 reviews) (~68.49 km from centre)

Ascot Vale Cellars

Wine bar

😠 The bartender was a class act he sounded a lot like Mel Gibson from Braveheart, too. I want to add I am a recovering alcoholic and I do not regret choosing this venue to end 15 years of sobriety.Thank you.

$ $$$

4.80 (103 reviews) (~2.73 km from centre)

Ordain Bistro Seaford

Restaurant

👍👍 From when you sit down, to the attentiveness of the staff, the waitress appearing to have sommelier training and the chef (kinda looks like Isaac Butterfield) coming to check on you throughout, everything is 5+ star for being in a beachy area surrounded by takeaways etc. This is definitely a hidden...

4.80 (84 reviews) (~43.45 km from centre)

Yo! Chicken

Fried chicken takeaway

👍👍 one of the BEST FRIED CHICKEN i've ever had !! i came down here for a family holiday and decided to try this place out and the chicken was so moist and crunchy, and the soy garlic sauce was perfection. i hope this business does well and more people visit !!

4.80 (32 reviews) (~96.5 km from centre)

Le Bouchon French Cuisine

French restaurant

Traditional meals & wines served in a simple space with old-world charm & a cosy courtyard.

$$ $$

4.70 (427 reviews) (~71.63 km from centre)

540 on Barkly

Bistro

👍 Quick coffee stop, which was really good. Keen to try the menu next time. Tried the menu 👍 Generous meals, Little mix up on the drinks ordered, but a decent location. Beer garden out back.

$$ $$

4.70 (240 reviews) (~6.06 km from centre)

Bistro Voliere

French restaurant

👍👍 I am delighted to leave a 5-star review for Bistro Voliere. As SIFA Events, we recently had the privilege of hosting an event for our clients at this charming venue. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. Bistro Voliere provided the perfect setting for our shared client's 50th Wedding Ann...

4.70 (239 reviews) (~13.36 km from centre)

Lord Cardigan Restaurant

Australian restaurant

Modern Australian meals, plated in a smart, glass-fronted locale with old-fashioned wallpaper.

$$ $$

4.70 (145 reviews) (~10.64 km from centre)

Midnight Starling

Bistro

👍👍 French bistro with prix fixe menu and solid selection of local wines by glass plus some French classics for good measure. Servings are a little small at first glance but the sauces are very rich and with sufficient side dishes you won't go hungry.

$$$ $

4.70 (116 reviews) (~69.66 km from centre)

Peter Cat

Cafe

😐 The restaurant is at an average level and google review is over marked. I had a brunch with my son on Saturday morning. He ordered a beef burger and a strawberry smoothie. I ordered toast with scrambled egg and avocado/ bacon/feta cheese extras, aside from that I ordered a flat white coffee. Besid...

$$ $$

4.70 (98 reviews) (~15.75 km from centre)

La Luna Bistro

Bistro

Upmarket Modern European menu served in a rustic-chic space with warm wood accents and black walls.

$$$ $

4.60 (612 reviews) (~6.78 km from centre)

Emerald Hotel

Pub

Laid-back, family-run tavern with a smart bistro and a courtyard, plus live music and sports.

$$ $$

4.60 (607 reviews) (~10.55 km from centre)

The Grapes Hotel

Pub

👍👍 Our first experience was amazing, Very Good Food and the Best ever Creme Brûlée this inspired the family and I to return the next night. Over 2 nights 14 meals, 8 deserts, salut to Dad 13-3-1942 to 10-8-2022. Cheers to Chef and staff.

$$ $$

4.60 (527 reviews) (~94.94 km from centre)

Littlefoot Bar + Kitchen

Bar

👍👍 Booked for our anniversary and we had a great time ! We are already planning our next visit. The food, service and beverage selection at this venue is easily a 10/10. The staff and owner went above and beyond to look after us. It’s been a long time since we had service this attentive with good vibes...

$$ $$

4.60 (442 reviews) (~5.67 km from centre)

Railway Hotel Bunyip (Formerly Bottom Pub Bunyip)

Pub

👍👍 Great prices for a lot of food. Friendly quick service. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Burger was the best I've had in a long time!

$$ $$

4.60 (432 reviews) (~80.5 km from centre)

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