Research has 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Woods Fish & Chips | 4.7/5 | 290 | $ |
| Cafe Z | 4.7/5 | 178 | $$ |
| Swipers Gully Training Restaurant | 4.7/5 | 77 | $$ |
| Capone’s Pizza & Pasta Research | 4.6/5 | 192 | — |
| House of Salad | 4.4/5 | 223 | $$ |
| Merika Cafe & Restaurant | 4.4/5 | 155 | — |
| Research Fish ‘N’ Chips | 4/5 | 102 | — |
| Strada Bar and Lounge | 4/5 | 43 | $$ |
1. Eltham Woods Fish & Chips
Address: Shop 1/67 Beard Street, Eltham
Rating: 4.7/5 (290 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Research’s verified dining spots with 290 Google reviews.
2. Cafe Z
Address: 1530 Main Road, Research
Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Research with 178 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
3. Swipers Gully Training Restaurant
Address: 25 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground
Rating: 4.7/5 (77 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Research’s verified dining spots with 77 Google reviews.
4. Capone’s Pizza & Pasta Research
Address: 1544 Main Road, Research
Rating: 4.6/5 (192 reviews)
One of Research’s verified dining spots with 192 Google reviews.
5. House of Salad
Address: Unit 4/61-67 Beard Street, Eltham
Rating: 4.4/5 (223 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Research’s verified dining spots with 223 Google reviews.
6. Merika Cafe & Restaurant
Address: Unit 3/1425 Main Road, Eltham
Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 155 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
7. Research Fish ‘N’ Chips
Address: 1536 Main Road, Research
Rating: 4/5 (102 reviews)
One of Research’s verified dining spots with 102 Google reviews.
8. Strada Bar and Lounge
Address: 1339 Main Road, Eltham
Rating: 4/5 (43 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Strada Bar and Lounge is a verified local spot in Research. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. Chicken On Charcoal
Address: 1/1546 Main Road, Research
Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
One of Research’s verified dining spots with 65 Google reviews.
10. bp
Address: Beard Street, Eltham
Rating: 3.2/5 (64 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 64 Google reviews. Rated 3.2/5 by locals.
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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