Every Restaurant in Hawthorn East — The Data-Sourced Guide (2026)
Hawthorn East has 32 restaurants verified through OpenStreetMap contributor data. Of these, 22 have confirmed street addresses and 7 have listed phone numbers.
This is not a curated “top 10.” It is a complete, independently sourced directory. No restaurant has paid to appear here.
Cuisine Breakdown
Hawthorn East covers 13 distinct cuisine types:
| Cuisine | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Italian | 4 |
| Greek | 3 |
| Pizza | 3 |
| Chinese | 3 |
| Japanese | 3 |
| Indian | 2 |
| Thai | 2 |
| Sushi | 2 |
| Wood_Fire_Pizza | 1 |
| Korean | 1 |
Restaurants with Full Details
Young’s Wine Rooms — 227-229 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 | Phone: +61 3 9882 6699 | Website: Young’s Wine Rooms
Tandoori Den Camberwell — 261 Camberwell Road, Camberwell
Cuisine: Indian Phone: +61 3 9882 5353 | Website: Tandoori Den Camberwell
Gracie Greco — 536 Riversdale Road
Cuisine: Greek Hours: Tu-Sa 17:30+ | Phone: +61 3 9191 6009 | Website: Gracie Greco
Auburn Thai — 223 Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Cuisine: Thai Phone: +61 3 9818 2009
Pizza Art — 631 Burwood Road
Cuisine: Pizza Phone: +61 3 9882 4066 | Website: Pizza Art
Pizza Religion — 493 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East
Cuisine: Wood_Fire_Pizza Website: Pizza Religion
Camberwell Curry House — 509 Riversdale Road, Camberwell
Cuisine: Indian Website: Camberwell Curry House
Noi’s Kitchen — 240 Riversdale Road
Cuisine: Chinese Phone: +61 3 9813 2128
Afghan Village — 923 Burke Road
Phone: +61 3 9882 2775 | Website: Afghan Village
Taku — 927 Burke Road
Cuisine: Japanese Website: Taku
Cafe Platia — 885 Burke Road, Camberwell
Cuisine: Greek
Miss Korea Kitchen — 845 Burke Road, Camberwell
Cuisine: Korean
Sofia Restaurant Camberwell — 851-861 Burke Road, Camberwell
Cuisine: Italian
Little Hong Kong Cantonese Cuisine — 601 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cuisine: Chinese
Pizza Superman — 629 Burwood Road
Cuisine: Pizza
Ambrosia — 221 Camberwell Road
Cuisine: Greek
Hoko Sushi — 700 Burke Road
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Urban Kitchen — 529 Burwood Road
Tao Dumplings — 1 Evans Place
Yum Kitchen — 240 Riversdale Road
All Other Restaurants in Hawthorn East
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Okra | Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai | Camberwell Road |
| Penang House | — | 549 Burwood Road |
| Boss Pizzeria | Pizza | — |
| Sakata-ya | Japanese | — |
| Purple Sands | Chinese | — |
| Orsini | Italian | — |
| Fiorelli | Italian | — |
| Deco | Italian | — |
| To Go Noodle | Noodle | — |
| Sushi Sushi | Sushi | — |
| The Meat&Wine Co | — | — |
| Choi’s | — | — |
How This Data Works
Every restaurant listed comes from OpenStreetMap — a collaborative mapping project maintained by volunteers worldwide. Data is verified by local contributors who walk the streets of Hawthorn East.
Limitations: Some newer restaurants may not yet be mapped. Hours and phone numbers may change. Call ahead for reservations.
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- Best Cafes in Hawthorn East
- Best Bars in Hawthorn East
- Cost of Living in Hawthorn East
- Hawthorn East Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Hawthorn East
- Is Hawthorn East Safe?
- Hawthorn East Transport Guide
- Hawthorn East Property Market
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data-sourced guide. Last refresh: March 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
Recommended Restaurants
St. Cloud Eating House
St. Cloud Eating House is the suburb’s strongest pick for a lively dinner built around modern Vietnamese cooking. Go when you want shared plates, bright flavours, cocktails, and a room with more energy than a quiet neighbourhood bistro.
Young’s Wine Rooms
Young’s Wine Rooms suits a slower, wine-led meal with Mediterranean-leaning food and a polished local feel. It is a good choice for date night, a small group dinner, or a relaxed meal where the bottle list matters as much as the menu.
Pizza Religion Hawthorn East
Pizza Religion is the reliable casual option: easy, family-friendly, and built around crowd-pleasing pizza rather than ceremony. It is best for takeaway, a low-pressure weeknight dinner, or feeding mixed tastes without overthinking the booking.
Auburn Hotel
Auburn Hotel is the classic local pub pick, with a historic setting and broad appeal for groups. Choose it for pub staples, woodfired pizza, drinks in a larger venue, or meals where kids and adults both need to be comfortable.
East End
East End works well when the brief is wine bar plus pizza, with enough polish for an adult catch-up but not so much formality that it feels like a special-occasion-only venue. It is especially useful for after-work meals, casual dates, and sharing a few things across the table.
Broadsheet’s Hawthorn East directory lists local venues including St. Cloud Eating House, Young’s Wine Rooms, Pizza Religion, Auburn Hotel and East End, making it a useful cross-check for the suburb’s current dining mix: Broadsheet Hawthorn East.
Local Tips
Hawthorn East is better treated as a compact dining pocket than a destination suburb with one obvious restaurant strip. The best meals often sit around Auburn Village, Camberwell Road, and the Auburn Road side of the suburb, so plan by cluster rather than chasing venues one by one.
Book ahead for St. Cloud and Young’s Wine Rooms if you are aiming for Friday or Saturday dinner. These are the venues most likely to suit people travelling in from outside the suburb, so prime times can disappear before the end of the week.
For casual meals, Hawthorn East is strongest in pizza, Vietnamese, pub dining, and wine-bar-style eating. If you want degustation dining or late-night CBD energy, nearby Richmond, Kew, Camberwell, or the city will usually offer more depth.
Public transport is useful here. Auburn Station places you close to several dining options, and it removes the usual inner-east parking friction around dinner time.
If you are eating with children or a larger multi-generation group, Auburn Hotel is usually the easiest first call. If the group is mostly adults and wants a more food-focused night, start with St. Cloud or Young’s Wine Rooms.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Hawthorn East for dinner?
For a full dinner rather than a quick bite, St. Cloud Eating House is the strongest all-round recommendation. It has enough atmosphere for a night out, but the food remains approachable for most groups.
Where should I go for a casual meal in Hawthorn East?
Pizza Religion is the easy casual pick, especially for takeaway or a relaxed weeknight meal. Auburn Hotel is better if you want drinks, more space, and a pub setting.
Is Hawthorn East good for date night?
Yes, especially if you choose Young’s Wine Rooms or East End. Young’s is better for a wine-led dinner, while East End is more casual and works well for pizza, drinks, and conversation.
