Best places: Family restaurants in Essendon, Australia

A menu of thoughtfully sourced, classic pizzas & pastas in a vibrant, relaxed Italian restaurant.

All-day Italian dining, plus booze & gelato cakes, in a laid-back fixture also selling deli items.

Casual restaurant with Arabic writing on the walls serving Middle Eastern dishes.

Hearty BBQ skewers & salads in a spacious, industrial-chic Brazilian eatery with an open kitchen.

Casual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.

Steaks, ribs & skewers, plus a long wine list, in a sophisticated, Afro-centric chophouse.

👍👍 Ever had one of those moments where you Google "best steaks near me" and a little culinary gem pops up? Well, that's exactly how I stumbled upon Blazed Bar & Grill. Intrigued by the rave reviews, my curiosity got the better of me, and I knew I had to give it a shot. I'll admit, the location wasn't...

Traditional Italian pasta dishes, pizza & steaks whipped up in a spacious venue lined with posters.

Mexican standards like enchiladas & tacos in a casual, enduring chain serving margaritas.

Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.

Italian food like wood-fired pizza & pasta served in a chic, black-&-white space with outdoor seats.

Chic space for classic meals, featuring 2 teppanyaki tables and a tatami room, plus river views.

😠 Don't waste your money on their pencil thin wraps. $12 for this sorry excuse is a solid slap in the balls. They'll have you saying "Sheesh! I wish I didn't order this".

Classic Italian dishes in a cosy dining room with stylish red lampshades and a riverside terrace.

👍 This Korean fried chicken is so crispy you can HEAR it a mile away! It's a vibey restaurant out of a kdrama with good fried chicken and korean stews! The original chicken is coated in a thin crispy layer of batter and the chicken is juicy and delicious! We also got a bulgogi stew - the beef was fl...

😐 Stopped coming here 5+ years ago because the food quality went downhill. Came back today and did not mind the food. It still lacks the quality it had back then. Food is ok.

Straightforward motel featuring an outdoor pool & a restaurant/bar, as well as free parking & Wi-Fi.

Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Pub grub, lake views and games in an airy venue renowned for its sprawling kids’ playground.