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.
This page covers five places to eat with kids in and around Carnegie: four in Carnegie and one in Malvern East. It sticks to what the venues and the Australian Good Food Guide actually publish about children, menus and opening times.
Every place was checked against two sources. We list a child detail only where a source prints it, so where a page is silent we say so and suggest you call ahead. Pack list: check hours, check the menu, then book if the venue recommends it.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean BBQ with kids’ pricing | Mrs Kim’s Grill | All-you-can-eat Classic adults | $45 Mon–Thu / $49 Fri–Sun |
| Vietnamese, tagged child friendly | Saigon Mamma | see below | not printed here |
| Pizza, takeaway or delivery | Gabriella Pizza | see below | not printed here |
| Pub meal with a kid’s menu | Rosstown Hotel | CHICKEN SCHNITZEL | $31 |
| BYO Indian, tagged child friendly | Tandoori Cottage | Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken) | $23.90 |
Mrs Kim’s Grill — 136 Koornang Road, Carnegie VIC 3163
Mrs Kim’s Grill is a Korean BBQ restaurant on Koornang Road. For Classic all-you-can-eat, its site prints Kids 5–10 $19 and under 5 free. It also prints All-you-can-eat Classic adults at $45 Mon–Thu / $49 Fri–Sun. The site lists evening hours only, with weekends marked dinner only, and says Saturday and Sunday carry a 10% surcharge.
On the menu (copied from mrskimsgrill.com.au and mrskimsgrill.com.au/menu.html on 4 October 2026):
- All-you-can-eat Classic adults: $45 Mon–Thu / $49 Fri–Sun
- Kimchi Pancake Crispy savoury pancake: $16
- Seafood Pancake Crispy savoury pancake with seafood: $18
- Japchae Noodle V Sweet potato glass noodles with vegetables: $14
Pack: the site says the restaurant is fully licensed and BYO wine, and describes Carnegie station as about a 4-minute walk away.
Saigon Mamma — 66 Koornang Road, Carnegie VIC 3163
Saigon Mamma is a Vietnamese restaurant on Koornang Road. The Australian Good Food Guide tags it as Child Friendly and lists takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options and alfresco dining. The restaurant’s own site lists Monday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm. We could not find menu prices, so check the menu before you go.
Pram check: neither source we read describes step-free access or space for prams, so ring the restaurant first.
Gabriella Pizza — 146 Koornang Road, Carnegie VIC 3163
Gabriella Pizza is on Koornang Road. The Australian Good Food Guide tags it as Child Friendly and lists takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options and alfresco dining. Its own site says it has been serving the best pizza for over 50 years, which is the restaurant’s own claim. We could not find opening hours or menu prices.
Pram check: the sources we read say nothing about step-free access, so ask when you order or call ahead.
Rosstown Hotel — 1084 Dandenong Road, Carnegie VIC 3163
The Rosstown Hotel is a pub on Dandenong Road. Its site says it has a kid’s menu available for children 12 years and under, and the kids’ items and prices are on the menu PDF linked below, so check them there. The site lists the kitchen open Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm, and recommends bookings. On the main menu, the chicken parma is $34.
On the menu (copied from rosstown.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- CHICKEN SCHNITZEL: $31
- BANGERS & MASH: $32
- CHICKEN PARMA: $34
- FISH & CHIPS: $36
Pram check: the hotel’s site describes a Front Bar Courtyard accessed directly from the Dandenong Road entrance, but it does not describe step-free access, so call before bringing a pram.
Tandoori Cottage — 403 Waverley Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Tandoori Cottage is an Indian restaurant at Waverley Road in Malvern East, outside Carnegie. The Australian Good Food Guide tags it as Child Friendly, with takeaway, delivery and BYO. Its own site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 PM till 10:00 PM, and Monday closed. The menu prints Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken) at $23.90.
On the menu (copied from tandoori-cottage.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken): $23.90
- Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs): $10.90
- Tandoori Banquet (minimum 4 people): 44.90 pp
Pack: the Good Food Guide tags it BYO, so confirm the BYO terms with the restaurant before you bring anything.
Quick answers
Which restaurants in Carnegie have kids’ pricing or a kid’s menu?
Mrs Kim’s Grill prints Kids 5–10 $19 and under 5 free on its site for Classic all-you-can-eat. The Rosstown Hotel says it has a kid’s menu available for children 12 years and under, and its menu PDF lists the kids’ items and prices. The Australian Good Food Guide also tags Saigon Mamma, Gabriella Pizza and Tandoori Cottage as Child Friendly.
Are there BYO family restaurants near Carnegie?
Mrs Kim’s Grill says on its site that it is fully licensed and BYO wine. The Australian Good Food Guide tags Tandoori Cottage in Malvern East as BYO. Check the terms with each restaurant before you bring anything.
Which family restaurants near Carnegie do takeaway or delivery?
The Australian Good Food Guide lists takeaway and delivery for Saigon Mamma, Gabriella Pizza and Tandoori Cottage. Mrs Kim’s Grill says you can order boneless Korean fried chicken combos online for pickup at 136 Koornang Road.
Which Carnegie family restaurants list weekend opening hours?
Mrs Kim’s Grill lists Saturday and Sunday as dinner only, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. According to Saigon Mamma’s site, it is open 11am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday. The Rosstown Hotel’s site lists its kitchen open Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm. Tandoori Cottage in Malvern East lists Friday to Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 PM till 10:00 PM, with Monday closed. We could not find hours for Gabriella Pizza.
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 and koornangroad.com.au. 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
- Mrs Kim’s Grill: openstreetmap.org/631561660, mrskimsgrill.com.au, agfg.com.au/mrs-kims-grill-41177, mrskimsgrill.com.au/menu.html
- Saigon Mamma: saigonmamma.com.au, agfg.com.au/saigon-mamma-86205
- Gabriella Pizza: openstreetmap.org/631561645, gabriellapizza.com.au, agfg.com.au/gabriella-pizza-84110
- Rosstown Hotel: openstreetmap.org/631587078, rosstown.com.au/contact-us, agfg.com.au/rosstown-hotel-81318, koornangroad.com.au/rosstown-hotel, rosstown.com.au/Rosstown_A3_Menu_2026_WEB.pdf, rosstown.com.au/faqs, rosstown.com.au
- Tandoori Cottage: tandoori-cottage.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/tandoori-cottage-6482, tandoori-cottage.com.au/restaurant-menu
