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Best Restaurants in Notting Hill (2026) — 15 Spots Ranked

Mia Chen March 31, 2026
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Best Restaurants in Notting Hill (2026) — 15 Spots Ranked
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Notting Hill 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.

VenueRatingReviewsPrice
K&K Kitchen Catering5/566
Sunny Dumpling House4.7/5136$
Grill and Chill Kebabs4.7/515
Samsara4.6/5280$$
Wholefoods4.6/590$
Sette Bello4.5/51652$$
Monash Pizza4.5/5284
Caveman1961 Mount Waverley4.5/5257$

1. K&K Kitchen Catering

Address: Building C/211 Wellington Rd, Mulgrave

Rating: 5/5 (66 reviews)

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 66 Google reviews.


2. Sunny Dumpling House

Address: 410 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill

Rating: 4.7/5 (136 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 136 Google reviews.


3. Grill and Chill Kebabs

Address: 350 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill

Rating: 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 15 Google reviews.


4. Samsara

Address: 5-7 Centreway, Mount Waverley

Rating: 4.6/5 (280 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 280 Google reviews.


5. Wholefoods

Address: Level 1/21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton

Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)

Price: Affordable

A local cafe in Notting Hill with 90 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.


6. Sette Bello

Address: 540 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley

Rating: 4.5/5 (1,652 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 1,652 Google reviews.


7. Monash Pizza

Address: 404 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill

Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 284 Google reviews.


8. Caveman1961 Mount Waverley

Address: 53 Centreway, Mount Waverley

Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 257 Google reviews.


9. Pinewood Chicken Bar

Address: 409 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley

Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 174 Google reviews.


10. The WICKED CAFE

Address: 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill

Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)

Price: Affordable

A local cafe in Notting Hill with 115 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.


11. E&J Cafe

Address: 27 Business Park Drive, Notting Hill

Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)

Price: Affordable

A local cafe in Notting Hill with 101 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.


12. Mac’s Snack Bar

Address: 15 McDonalds Lane, Mulgrave

Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)

Price: Affordable

A local cafe in Notting Hill with 67 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.


13. Buns On Wheels

Address: 13 Centreway, Mount Waverley

Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

One of Notting Hill’s verified dining spots with 30 Google reviews.


14. 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley

Address: Pinewood Shopping Centre 57, Centreway, Mount Waverley

Rating: 4.4/5 (954 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley is a verified local spot in Notting Hill. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.


15. Black Label Grill

Address: 13 Centreway, Mount Waverley

Rating: 4.4/5 (437 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

Black Label Grill is a verified local spot in Notting Hill. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.


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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Where to Eat in Notting Hill

Notting Hill Hotel
The Nott is the suburb’s anchor venue: a historic pub with a steakhouse, bistro feel, sports bar energy and a large beer garden. Its official site notes a local history dating back to 1870, making it a reliable pick when you want a proper sit-down meal rather than a quick workday lunch. Source

Verona Restaurant
Verona Restaurant suits hotel guests, business diners and locals looking for a quieter dinner setting. Expect a more traditional restaurant experience, with breakfast and dinner service, broad modern Australian choices and enough polish for a low-key date or client meal.

Wicked Cafe
Wicked Cafe is best for weekday breakfast, coffee, brunch and lunch around the business park side of Notting Hill. It is a practical stop for fresh sandwiches, cooked cafe staples and takeaway-friendly meals when you need something faster than a pub lunch.

E&J Cafe
E&J Cafe is a strong everyday option for office workers, tradies and locals after generous, unfussy lunch food. Go for coffee, sandwiches, focaccias, hot meals and quick counter service rather than a long restaurant session.

Little Collins Cafe
Little Collins Cafe works well when you want a casual meal with coffee, breakfast options and simple lunch plates in one place. It is especially handy for groups who need somewhere easy, central and not too formal during the working week.

Local Tips

Notting Hill’s dining scene is shaped by Monash University, nearby offices, industrial estates and Ferntree Gully Road traffic, so timing matters. Many of the best casual spots are weekday-focused and can be much quieter, or closed, on weekends.

For lunch, arrive before the main office rush if you want the best range of sandwiches, hot dishes and seating. Between noon and 1:30pm, cafes around the business parks tend to move fast and are better for takeaway than lingering.

For dinner, the shortlist narrows. Notting Hill Hotel and Verona Restaurant are stronger evening choices, while many cafes are daytime-only.

Parking is usually easier than in inner Melbourne, but Ferntree Gully Road can still be awkward at peak times. If you are meeting people from different suburbs, choose a venue with simple access rather than the most interesting menu.

Notting Hill also borders Clayton, Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley, so locals often treat it as part of a wider south-east food zone. Stay in Notting Hill for convenience, pubs and workday meals; branch out nearby for deeper late-night, Korean, Indian and Chinese options.

FAQ

What is the best restaurant in Notting Hill for dinner?
Notting Hill Hotel is the most versatile dinner choice because it covers pub meals, steakhouse-style dining, drinks and groups. Verona Restaurant is better when you want a calmer, more conventional restaurant setting.

Are there good weekday lunch options in Notting Hill?
Yes. Wicked Cafe, E&J Cafe and Little Collins Cafe are all suited to weekday lunches, especially if you are working nearby or passing through the business park area.

Is Notting Hill good for a special occasion meal?
It can be, but choose carefully. Verona Restaurant suits quieter occasions, while Notting Hill Hotel is better for relaxed birthdays, group dinners and casual celebrations.

Data freshness: 2026-03-31 · Sources: [Google Places API]
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