Ringwood East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUKI Espresso | 4.9/5 | 131 | — |
| Julia’s | 4.8/5 | 1164 | — |
| Street Corner Ringwood | 4.8/5 | 165 | — |
| Holly’s Bar & Kitchen | 4.8/5 | 10 | — |
| Bedford Coffee Co | 4.7/5 | 842 | $$ |
| This Little Kitchen | 4.7/5 | 565 | $$ |
| Sashimi Master | 4.7/5 | 335 | — |
| Little Hub Pizza & Pasta | 4.7/5 | 100 | — |
1. TUKI Espresso
Address: 105 Bedford Road, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.9/5 (131 reviews)
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 131 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. Julia’s
Address: 170 Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood North
Rating: 4.8/5 (1,164 reviews)
One of Ringwood East’s verified dining spots with 1,164 Google reviews.
3. Street Corner Ringwood
Address: 87 Bedford Rd, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
One of Ringwood East’s verified dining spots with 165 Google reviews.
4. Holly’s Bar & Kitchen
Address: 2/166 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
Rating: 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Holly’s Bar & Kitchen is a verified local spot in Ringwood East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Bedford Coffee Co
Address: 81 Bedford Road, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (842 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 842 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
6. This Little Kitchen
Address: Shop 2/170-172 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North
Rating: 4.7/5 (565 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 565 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
7. Sashimi Master
Address: 7 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (335 reviews)
One of Ringwood East’s verified dining spots with 335 Google reviews.
8. Little Hub Pizza & Pasta
Address: 58 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
One of Ringwood East’s verified dining spots with 100 Google reviews.
9. Leaf & Vine Cafe and Wine Bar
Address: 34 Panfield Avenue, Ringwood
Rating: 4.6/5 (831 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Leaf & Vine Cafe and Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Ringwood East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. Fortunate Son Cafe
Address: 117 Bedford Road, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.6/5 (410 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 410 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
11. OliRu Cafe
Address: 60 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 73 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
12. Mr Lee’s Foods
Address: 5 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.5/5 (779 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Ringwood East’s verified dining spots with 779 Google reviews.
13. Stirr It Up
Address: 283 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
Rating: 4.5/5 (379 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 379 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
14. Cafe Emjay.
Address: 46 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Ringwood East with 247 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
15. The Budgie Bar
Address: 1/166 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
Rating: 4.4/5 (593 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
The Budgie Bar is a verified local spot in Ringwood East. 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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Nikos Tavern
Nikos Tavern is the classic local pick for Greek dining, especially when you want generous shared plates, grilled meats, dips, seafood and a room that suits groups. Its own site notes the restaurant first opened in June 1987, which helps explain why it feels like a long-running Ringwood East institution rather than a trend-driven newcomer. Source
Hoshino
Hoshino is the polished choice when you want a Japanese-inspired cafe meal that still feels relaxed enough for a weekday catch-up. Go for brunch, coffee, lighter plates and a cleaner, more modern cafe mood than the older-school shops around the station village.
Fortunate Son Cafe
Fortunate Son Cafe works well for breakfast, lunch and casual daytime dining, with the kind of menu that suits mixed groups who cannot agree on one cuisine. It is a strong option for coffee, burgers, salads and brunch plates before errands or a train trip.
Indians Again Restaurant
Indians Again Restaurant is the practical dinner pick for curries, breads and takeaway-friendly Indian staples. It is especially useful for nights when you want a proper meal without heading into Ringwood or Eastland.
Little Hub Pizza & Pasta
Little Hub Pizza & Pasta covers the easy Italian lane: pizzas, pastas and familiar comfort food that works for families, pickup and low-effort weeknight dinners. It is the sort of local restaurant to keep in mind when convenience matters as much as the food.
Local Tips
Ringwood East dining is compact, so think in terms of the station village rather than a large restaurant strip. A lot of the best choices sit around Railway Avenue, Bedford Road and Mount Dandenong Road, which makes the area good for casual meals but less suited to late-night wandering.
Book ahead for Nikos Tavern if you are planning a group dinner, birthday meal or weekend sitting. It has more of a destination-restaurant feel than many nearby venues, and the room is built for shared dining.
For a low-stress food crawl, start with coffee or brunch, then come back later for Indian, Greek, pizza or Japanese-style cafe food. Ringwood East is better for dependable local favourites than splashy fine dining, so set expectations around comfort, value and convenience.
If you are travelling by train, check opening hours before committing. Some Ringwood East venues lean heavily toward breakfast and lunch, while others are mainly dinner or takeaway operations.
Parking can be easier than in central Ringwood, but the small village layout means peak school, commuter and dinner times can still feel tight. When comparing options, choose based on the occasion: Hoshino or Fortunate Son for daytime, Nikos for a bigger sit-down meal, Indians Again or Little Hub for takeaway nights.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Ringwood East for groups?
Nikos Tavern is the safest group choice because Greek food naturally suits shared tables, banquets and mixed appetites. It is also one of the area’s most established dining rooms.
Where should I go for brunch in Ringwood East?
Try Hoshino or Fortunate Son Cafe. Both suit coffee, breakfast and lunch without needing to travel into Ringwood’s larger shopping precincts.
Is Ringwood East better for dine-in or takeaway?
It has both, but takeaway is a real strength. Indians Again Restaurant and Little Hub Pizza & Pasta are useful for easy dinners, while Nikos Tavern is better when you want a proper dine-in occasion.
