Essendon North has 15 verified spots worth your time for restaurants. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASE 131 | 4.8/5 | 220 | — |
| NOYADE Bar & Grill | 4.8/5 | 95 | — |
| Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar | 4.8/5 | 84 | — |
| Mr McCracken | 4.7/5 | 1291 | $$ |
| Curryocity Authentic Indian Restaurant | 4.7/5 | 830 | — |
| Signature Brew | 4.7/5 | 351 | — |
| Semosh Mum’s Kitchen - Essendon | 4.7/5 | 341 | — |
| Le Saigon Banh Mi | 4.7/5 | 230 | — |
1. BASE 131
Address: 131 Keilor Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (220 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 220 Google reviews.
2. NOYADE Bar & Grill
Address: Rear/333 Napier Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.8/5 (95 reviews)
NOYADE Bar & Grill is a verified local spot in Essendon North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar
Address: 1039 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Mr McCracken
Address: 1A Larkin Boulevard, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,291 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Mr McCracken is a verified local spot in Essendon North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Curryocity Authentic Indian Restaurant
Address: DFO Essendon, Shop G203/100 Bulla Road, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (830 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 830 Google reviews.
6. Signature Brew
Address: 100 Bulla Road, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (351 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon North with 351 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
7. Semosh Mum’s Kitchen - Essendon
Address: Shop 2 & 3/324 Keilor Rd, Essendon North
Rating: 4.7/5 (341 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 341 Google reviews.
8. Le Saigon Banh Mi
Address: 10 Keilor Road, Essendon North
Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 230 Google reviews.
9. 8 Slices Pizza
Address: 299 Napier Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.7/5 (201 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 201 Google reviews.
10. Noodle Town
Address: 17 Keilor Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 78 Google reviews.
11. OZ PIZZA & More
Address: 29A York Street, Airport West
Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 39 Google reviews.
12. Fides Bar and Grill
Address: 336 Keilor Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.6/5 (756 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 756 Google reviews.
13. Pippo’s Pizza & Pasta
Address: 77 Hoffmans Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.6/5 (187 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 187 Google reviews.
14. The Landing Place
Address: 1 English St, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 21 Google reviews.
15. Nando’s Essendon Fields
Address: Essendon Fields Airport Terminal, 30 English St Shop 8, The Essendon Fields Shopping Centre, shop 11/30 English Street, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.5/5 (875 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 875 Google reviews.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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Recommended Spots
GOON BBQ Essendon North
GOON BBQ is the pick for a lively dinner built around Korean barbecue, shared grills, soups, stews, and traditional drinks. Its official site notes that the Essendon North venue opened in 2024 and offers table BBQ plus a large dining room, making it useful for groups as well as casual weeknight meals. Source: GOON BBQ
Semosh Mum’s Kitchen
Semosh Mum’s Kitchen suits diners looking for generous Mediterranean-style comfort food rather than a polished fine-dining mood. Expect family-recipe energy, takeaway-friendly meals, and a menu that works well when you want something hearty without leaving Keilor Road.
Green Bamboo
Green Bamboo is a reliable choice for Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, especially when you want a broad menu that can handle mixed tastes. It is a good local fallback for lunch, dinner, or takeaway because the food style is familiar, shareable, and easy to order across a group.
Le Saigon Banh Mi
Le Saigon Banh Mi is best treated as a fast, casual lunch stop rather than a long sit-down restaurant. Go for crisp rolls, Vietnamese coffee, and a quick meal that works well before errands, school pickup, or a short break from work.
Peking Yummy Duck
Peking Yummy Duck is the Essendon North option to consider when the brief is roast duck, Chinese classics, and a more substantial shared meal. It is a better fit for a planned dinner than a grab-and-go snack, especially if your table wants several dishes in the middle.
Local Tips
Essendon North’s best eating is clustered around the Keilor Road strip, so it rewards shortlisting by mood rather than travelling across the suburb. For a quick lunch, start with banh mi, noodles, or cafe-style options; for dinner, Korean barbecue, Mediterranean plates, and Chinese-Vietnamese restaurants give you more of a proper sit-down experience.
Parking can be easier just off the main strip than directly outside your chosen venue, especially around peak dinner times. If you are booking for a group, Korean BBQ and Mediterranean restaurants are usually safer bets than smaller takeaway-focused shops.
Many places here trade strongly on local repeat customers, so recent Google reviews are useful, but check opening hours before heading out. Smaller operators can change hours around public holidays, school holidays, and quiet weeknights.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Essendon North for groups?
GOON BBQ is one of the strongest group choices because Korean barbecue naturally suits shared dining. Semosh Mum’s Kitchen is also practical if your group wants generous Mediterranean food without the BBQ format.
Where should I eat in Essendon North for a quick lunch?
Le Saigon Banh Mi is the easy pick for a quick, affordable lunch. Green Bamboo also works if you want something warm and more meal-sized, especially for takeaway.
Is Essendon North better for casual dining or fine dining?
Essendon North is strongest for casual dining, family meals, and dependable takeaway rather than formal fine dining. The appeal is convenience, variety, and solid neighbourhood restaurants along and near Keilor Road.
