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Best Restaurants in Ringwood North (2026) — 15 Spots Ranked

Kai Jensen March 31, 2026
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Best Restaurants in Ringwood North (2026) — 15 Spots Ranked
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Ringwood North 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
Julia’s4.8/51164
This Little Kitchen4.7/5565$$
Sashimi Master4.7/5335
Little John Pizza and Pasta4.7/5111$
SSAM Korean BBQ - Ringwood4.6/52498$$
Leaf & Vine Cafe and Wine Bar4.6/5831$$
Little Buddy Cafe.4.6/5268$$
Stirr It Up4.5/5379$$

1. Julia’s

Address: 170 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North

Rating: 4.8/5 (1,164 reviews)

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 1,164 Google reviews.


2. 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 North with 565 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.


3. Sashimi Master

Address: 7 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East

Rating: 4.7/5 (335 reviews)

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 335 Google reviews.


4. Little John Pizza and Pasta

Address: 18 Little John Road, Warranwood

Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 111 Google reviews.


5. SSAM Korean BBQ - Ringwood

Address: 305 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Rating: 4.6/5 (2,498 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 2,498 Google reviews.


6. 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 North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.


7. Little Buddy Cafe.

Address: 91 Loughnan Rd, Ringwood

Rating: 4.6/5 (268 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

A local cafe in Ringwood North with 268 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.


8. Stirr It Up

Address: 283 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Rating: 4.5/5 (379 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

A local cafe in Ringwood North with 379 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.


9. Waku Waku Eastland

Address: Eastland Shopping Centre, Shop FC15, 171/175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Rating: 4.5/5 (344 reviews)

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 344 Google reviews.


10. Roll’d Eastland

Address: Eastland Shopping Centre, Shop FC16/171-175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Rating: 4.4/5 (605 reviews)

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 605 Google reviews.


11. Sushi Jiro Eastland

Address: Shop 2065B/175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Rating: 4.4/5 (452 reviews)

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 452 Google reviews.


12. Grey Shark Fish & Chips

Address: Unit 3/11 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East

Rating: 4.4/5 (308 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 308 Google reviews.


13. Tokyo Sake

Address: 174 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North

Rating: 4.4/5 (267 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 267 Google reviews.


14. Bingo

Address: Shop FC03/175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)

One of Ringwood North’s verified dining spots with 69 Google reviews.


15. Rosebank North

Address: 149-151 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North

Rating: 4.3/5 (512 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

Rosebank North is a verified local spot in Ringwood North. 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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Top Picks

Julia’s Restaurant

Julia’s is the Ringwood North pick for a polished Italian meal without heading into the city. Go for woodfired pizza, house-made pasta and cocktails; the venue’s own site lists it as “Julia’s Ringwood North” (Julia’s).

Rosebank North

Rosebank North suits date nights, family milestones and long lunches where atmosphere matters as much as the plate. Expect a more classic dining-room feel, with modern European-style food, garden surrounds and a slower, occasion-friendly pace.

Tokyo Sake

Tokyo Sake is the local Japanese option to keep in mind for sushi, sashimi, bento-style meals and warm dishes. It works well for a casual dinner when you want something reliable, tidy and not too loud.

Leaf & Vine Cafe

Leaf & Vine Cafe is best for daytime eating: brunch, coffee, lunch catch-ups and relaxed weekend meals. It is the kind of neighbourhood cafe that suits groups with mixed appetites, especially when some people want something lighter than a full restaurant dinner.

Cinque Ristorante

Cinque Ristorante is worth considering when Italian is the brief but pizza alone is not enough. It is a useful local option for pasta, shared starters and an easy dinner close to home.

Local Tips

Ringwood North dining is more neighbourhood-focused than destination-heavy, so the best meals often come from choosing the right venue for the occasion rather than chasing hype.

For dinner, Warrandyte Road is the main local strip to check first. It gives you several choices close together, which is handy if your first choice is booked or running a reduced-hours service.

Book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights, especially at Rosebank North and Julia’s. Ringwood North has a local catchment that includes nearby Ringwood, Park Orchards, Warranwood and Croydon, so good tables can disappear earlier than expected.

If you are eating with kids or older relatives, pick venues with easier parking and quieter dining rooms over trendier menus. Rosebank North is the most occasion-friendly choice, while Tokyo Sake and Leaf & Vine are better for lower-pressure meals.

For a casual plan, do brunch at Leaf & Vine, then save Julia’s or Tokyo Sake for dinner. That gives you the strongest spread of what Ringwood North does well: relaxed suburban hospitality, unfussy service and dependable local favourites.

FAQ

What is the best restaurant in Ringwood North for a special occasion?

Rosebank North is the strongest special-occasion choice because it has a more formal setting and a garden-side feel. Julia’s is better if you want the night to feel lively, Italian and cocktail-friendly.

Where should I eat in Ringwood North for a casual dinner?

Tokyo Sake is a good casual dinner pick for Japanese food, while Julia’s works well for pizza, pasta and groups. Both are easier choices when you want a proper meal without making the night too formal.

Are there good brunch options in Ringwood North?

Yes. Leaf & Vine Cafe is the clearest brunch recommendation, especially for coffee, breakfast plates and relaxed daytime catch-ups.

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