Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Planning a family meal means checking the boring bits first: is there a kids menu, a set feed, a place for the little ones to move? This page lists five places on Centre Road in Bentleigh East and sticks to what each one publishes.
We checked every place against two independent sources. Where a site mentions kids, parties or a family pack, we quote it and say whose words they are. Where we could not find something, such as pram access, we say so rather than guess.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down Chinese, family orientated | Seven Stars | Calamari with Spicy Herb | Entree $10.80 / Main $21.50 |
| Kids menu and birthday parties | Pastasciutta Italian Kitchen | Parma | $14 (+$2 sides) |
| Weekday kids meals, Sunday feed | Hello Sam | Smashed beef burgers | $10 |
| Family pack of charcoal chicken | Nesty’s Charcoal Chicken | Whole Chicken | $22.90 |
| Pub meal with a play area | Boundary Hotel | ROAST GARLIC & HERB PIZZA BREAD | $12 |
Seven Stars — 623 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Its own site calls Seven Stars a “family orientated eatery”. The listing says take-away options are available too, which helps when a sit-down is a stretch.
The site lists dinner from 4:30 pm Tuesday to Sunday and says Monday is closed except public holidays. Its dine-in menu prints Banquet A at $36 Per Person, which is one way to order for a table without negotiating dishes.
On the menu (copied from irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com on 4 October 2026):
- Calamari with Spicy Herb: Entree $10.80 / Main $21.50
- Sweet Basil Chicken: Main $20.90
- Mongolian Lamb: Main $23.70
- Honey Glazed Duck: Main $28.60
Pram check: we could not find a published note on pram access or high chairs, so ring ahead before you load the car.
Pastasciutta Italian Kitchen — 1015-1017 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Pastasciutta’s site mentions “a special kids menu for our little guests”. It also pitches birthdays: “Give your kids a memorable birthday party!”
Its site lists the Mini Chef kids party at $18/child. The same site says it is open everyday from 11:30am to 9:30pm. Its site’s footer looks dated, so confirm the party details by phone.
On the menu (copied from pastasciutta.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Parma: $14 (+$2 sides)
- 300g Portehouse steak with your choice of sauce: $21 (+$2 sides)
- Takeway Special: $34.90*
- Mini Chef kids party: $18/child
Pack: ask for the kids menu and the party terms in writing, because the site does not print the kids menu items.
Hello Sam — 691 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Hello Sam’s menu lists a Monday deal: $5 kids meals for under 12’s. On Sunday it lists a $50 family feed. Each deal is tied to its day, so match the day before you go.
The site gives trading hours of 5PM - 9PM. Its menu is headed March, so check it is still current.
On the menu (copied from hellosam.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Smashed beef burgers: $10
- Double smashed burgers: $15
- Kids meals - under 12’s: $5
- Family feed: $50
Pack: match the day to the deal, Monday for the kids meals and Sunday for the family feed, before you set off.
Nesty’s Charcoal Chicken — 706 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Nesty’s menu lists a “FAMILY PACK”. Its price is not among the lines we copied here, so check the menu or ask in store.
The menu prints Whole Chicken at $22.90, and it says prices are subject to change. Maps and directories may still show the old name, Charcoal Chicken. We found no published opening hours, so check before you go.
On the menu (copied from nestys.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Whole Chicken: $22.90
- Half Chicken: $13.90
- Quarter Chicken: $7.90
- Traditional Chicken Roll: $12.90
Pram check: the site says nothing we could find about seating, so treat this as a pick-up shop unless you confirm otherwise.
Boundary Hotel — 730 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The pub’s site says: “Let the kids burn off some energy in our play area, while you relax and enjoy yourself.” It also describes “a family-friendly meal”.
Its general opening hours are listed as 10:00am - 04:00am, while the Signor Fox kitchen is listed Mon - Thu 11:30am - 3:00pm and 5:00pm - 9:00pm, and Fri - Sun 11:30am - 9:00pm. The Signor Fox menu prints the MARGHERITA, SUGO, FIOR DI LATTE, BASIL at $23.
On the menu (copied from alh-res.cloudinary.com on 4 October 2026):
- ROAST GARLIC & HERB PIZZA BREAD: $12
- DEEP FRIED LASAGNE BITES, PARMESAN MAYO: $16
- MARGHERITA, SUGO, FIOR DI LATTE, BASIL: $23
- GRILLED BEEF BURGER, MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, LETTUCE, ONION JAM, AIOLI, FRIES: $25
Pram check: the site does not say whether the play area is fenced or supervised, so ask before you let anyone loose.
Quick answers
Which Bentleigh East restaurants have a kids menu?
Pastasciutta Italian Kitchen’s site mentions a special kids menu for its little guests. Hello Sam’s menu lists $5 kids meals for under 12’s on Monday. Boundary Hotel’s site describes a family-friendly meal but we did not find a kids menu there.
Is there a play area at a Bentleigh East pub?
Boundary Hotel’s site says kids can burn off some energy in its play area. We did not find details such as fencing or age limits, so check with the pub.
Where can a family eat for a set price in Bentleigh East?
Hello Sam’s menu lists a Sunday $50 family feed. Seven Stars prints Banquet A at $36 Per Person on its dine-in menu. Nesty’s menu lists a family pack; its price is not among the lines we copied here.
Can you have a kids birthday party at a restaurant in Bentleigh East?
Pastasciutta Italian Kitchen’s site pitches birthday parties and lists a Mini Chef kids party at $18/child. Its site’s footer looks dated, so confirm the details with the restaurant.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide, kravein.com.au and theurbanlist.com. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Seven Stars: openstreetmap.org/641539833, sevenstars.com.au, agfg.com.au/seven-stars-94184, irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/7%20Stars%20Dine%20In%20Menu.pdf
- Pastasciutta Italian Kitchen: pastasciutta.com.au, agfg.com.au/pastasciutta-117374, kravein.com.au/bentleigh-east-victoria-3165
- Hello Sam: hellosam.com.au, theurbanlist.com/hello-sam-bentleigh-east, hellosam.com.au/hellosam-march2026-menu.pdf
- Nesty’s Charcoal Chicken: openstreetmap.org/641539880, nestys.com.au, kravein.com.au/bentleigh-east-victoria-3165, nestys.com.au/NESTYS-A5-takeaway-MENU-oct25-WEB.pdf
- Boundary Hotel: openstreetmap.org/1240454717, boundaryhotel.com.au, kravein.com.au/bentleigh-east-victoria-3165, boundaryhotel.com.au/menus, alh-res.cloudinary.com menu PDF, boundaryhotel.com.au/dining, boundaryhotel.com.au/bar
