You are in Lilydale, everyone says “just go down Main Street,” and that still leaves you with too many dinner options. Start with the sure thing, then use the shortlist below to avoid wasting a Friday night on the wrong booking.
The Verdict
Yarra Valley Smokery is the pick if you only choose one Lilydale restaurant. It has the strongest mix of local proof and usefulness: a 4.8/5 rating from 621 Google reviews, a Main Street address at 96 Main Street, and a mid-range price point that makes it feel like a proper meal without turning dinner into a special-occasion calculation. In a suburb where many listings are cafes, takeaway spots, or smaller venues with fewer reviews, that combination matters.
Savera Indian and Nepalese Restaurant is the closest serious alternative, especially if you want a sit-down dinner rather than cafe energy. It sits at 6/238 Main Street, carries a 4.7/5 rating from 605 reviews, and is also mid-range. Aurora Thai Cuisine is the value play at 207 Main Street, with a 4.7/5 rating from 191 reviews and an affordable price marker. Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar is the bigger-review Thai option, rated 4.6/5 from 598 reviews, but it is mid-range rather than cheap. Do not just pick the highest rating blindly. Via Cucina and bertyandco both show perfect 5/5 ratings, but their review counts are 39 and 11, so they are more of a local punt than the safest first choice.
Local Reality
Lilydale’s restaurant choice is really a Main Street decision first, then a cuisine decision. Yarra Valley Smokery, Savera Indian and Nepalese Restaurant, Aurora Thai Cuisine, Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar, Hello Harry The Burger Joint, Bean Seen Cafe, and Hok’s Cafe & Restaurant all sit on or around Main Street, so the practical question is not “what is near Lilydale?” It is which stretch of the strip you want to deal with, and whether you are eating in, grabbing takeaway, or meeting someone who does not want to think too hard.
If you are around Lilydale Marketplace, Panda Banh Mi House Lilydale is the simple quick-stop option at Shop 20/33 Hutchinson Street. If you are closer to Cave Hill Road, Lilydale Munchies gives you an affordable cafe-style option without dragging everyone back toward the busier Main Street cluster. Slice of Italy Pizzeria on Albert Hill Road and Bubba Pizza at 327 Main Street are the obvious pizza calls, with Slice of Italy carrying the stronger rating at 4.6/5 from 312 reviews versus Bubba Pizza at 4.5/5 from 471 reviews.
Skip this list if you are expecting inner-city late-night dining depth. Lilydale is better for reliable local meals than for chasing the newest opening. If you are already west of the main Lilydale strip, it may be more sensible to compare options in the next suburb rather than crossing back through town for a marginally better rating.
Who This Suits
If you are planning one dependable dinner, pick Yarra Valley Smokery. If you are feeding a group that wants spice and comfort food, pick Savera Indian and Nepalese Restaurant. If you want the cheaper Thai option, pick Aurora Thai Cuisine. If you want Thai with a larger review base, pick Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar. If you are doing casual takeaway, pick Slice of Italy Pizzeria, Bubba Pizza, Hello Harry The Burger Joint, or Panda Banh Mi House Lilydale depending on whether the night calls for pizza, burgers, or banh mi.
Cost expectations are fairly clear from the available price markers. Aurora Thai Cuisine, Slice of Italy Pizzeria, Bubba Pizza, and Lilydale Munchies are marked affordable. Yarra Valley Smokery, Savera Indian and Nepalese Restaurant, Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar, and Hello Harry The Burger Joint are mid-range. Several venues do not show a price marker in the source data, including Via Cucina, bertyandco, Hair&Soul Wellness Hub, Yarra Valley Soul Cafe, Bean Seen Cafe, Hok’s Cafe & Restaurant, and Panda Banh Mi House Lilydale, so treat those as check-before-you-go rather than budget guarantees.
Time of day changes the answer. For lunch or coffee-adjacent eating, Bean Seen Cafe, Hok’s Cafe & Restaurant, Yarra Valley Soul Cafe, Hair&Soul Wellness Hub, and Lilydale Munchies make more sense than forcing a dinner-style pick. For Friday or Saturday dinner, use the venues with stronger review depth first, especially Yarra Valley Smokery, Savera, Imm Oon Thai, Hello Harry, Bubba Pizza, and Slice of Italy. In warmer Yarra Valley weekends, assume the Main Street venues will be busier and decide before you arrive.
What to Do Next
Book or call Yarra Valley Smokery first, then fall back to Savera if your group wants Indian and Nepalese instead. For the bigger suburb picture before dinner, read the Lilydale suburb guide.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Cucina | 5/5 | 39 | — |
| bertyandco | 5/5 | 11 | — |
| Hair&Soul Wellness Hub | 4.9/5 | 43 | — |
| Yarra Valley Smokery | 4.8/5 | 621 | $$ |
| Savera Indian and Nepalese Restaurant | 4.7/5 | 605 | $$ |
| Aurora Thai Cuisine | 4.7/5 | 191 | $ |
| Yarra Valley Soul Cafe | 4.7/5 | 174 | — |
| Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar | 4.6/5 | 598 | $$ |
Venue Details
1. Via Cucina
Address: Swansea Rd, Lilydale
Rating: 5/5 (39 reviews)
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 39 Google reviews.
2. bertyandco
Address: 89 Old Gippsland Rd, Lilydale
Rating: 5/5 (11 reviews)
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 11 Google reviews.
3. Hair&Soul Wellness Hub
Address: 8 William Street East, Lilydale
Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 43 Google reviews.
4. Yarra Valley Smokery
Address: 96 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.8/5 (621 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Lilydale with 621 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. Savera Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
Address: 6/238 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.7/5 (605 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 605 Google reviews.
6. Aurora Thai Cuisine
Address: 207 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.7/5 (191 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 191 Google reviews.
7. Yarra Valley Soul Cafe
Address: 8 William Street East, Lilydale
Rating: 4.7/5 (174 reviews)
A local cafe in Lilydale with 174 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
8. Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar
Address: 133-139 Main St, Lilydale
Rating: 4.6/5 (598 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 598 Google reviews.
9. Slice of Italy Pizzeria
Address: 7 Albert Hill Road, Lilydale
Rating: 4.6/5 (312 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 312 Google reviews.
10. Hello Harry The Burger Joint (Lilydale)
Address: 245 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.5/5 (983 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 983 Google reviews.
11. Bubba Pizza
Address: 327 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.5/5 (471 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 471 Google reviews.
12. Bean Seen Cafe
Address: 178 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
A local cafe in Lilydale with 288 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
13. Hok’s Cafe & Restaurant
Address: 248 Main Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
A local cafe in Lilydale with 185 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
14. Lilydale Munchies
Address: 7/75 Cave Hill Road, Lilydale
Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Lilydale with 39 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
15. Panda Banh Mi House Lilydale
Address: Lilydale Marketplace, Shop 20/33 Hutchinson Street, Lilydale
Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
One of Lilydale’s verified dining spots with 10 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.
