St Kilda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MuNoir | 5/5 | 151 | — |
| Loverboy Windsor | 5/5 | 101 | — |
| Rose Island | 5/5 | 73 | — |
| Pizza On The Road (Food Truck Catering) | 5/5 | 11 | — |
| Levanter Cafe | 4.9/5 | 672 | $$ |
| The Chapel Windsor | 4.9/5 | 112 | — |
| Indus Specialty Coffee | 4.9/5 | 90 | — |
| VEGETALIST | 4.9/5 | 57 | — |
1. MuNoir
Address: 180 High St, Windsor
Rating: 5/5 (151 reviews)
MuNoir is a verified local spot in St Kilda East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
2. Loverboy Windsor
Address: 110 Chapel St, Windsor
Rating: 5/5 (101 reviews)
Loverboy Windsor is a verified local spot in St Kilda East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Rose Island
Address: 406 High St, Windsor
Rating: 5/5 (73 reviews)
Rose Island is a verified local spot in St Kilda East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Pizza On The Road (Food Truck Catering)
Address: 3/5 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda
Rating: 5/5 (11 reviews)
One of St Kilda East’s verified dining spots with 11 Google reviews.
5. Levanter Cafe
Address: 296 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (672 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 672 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
6. The Chapel Windsor
Address: 113 Chapel St, Windsor
Rating: 4.9/5 (112 reviews)
The Chapel Windsor is a verified local spot in St Kilda East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Indus Specialty Coffee
Address: 157 Chapel Street, St Kilda
Rating: 4.9/5 (90 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 90 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
8. VEGETALIST
Address: 197 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
One of St Kilda East’s verified dining spots with 57 Google reviews.
9. Rippers
Address: 3 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea
Rating: 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 53 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
10. IVY Piano Bar
Address: 148 Chapel St, Windsor
Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
IVY Piano Bar is a verified local spot in St Kilda East. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Shakez
Address: 21 William Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 17 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
12. Future Canteen Balaclava
Address: 5/246-252 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (431 reviews)
One of St Kilda East’s verified dining spots with 431 Google reviews.
13. All Things Equal Cafe
Address: 263-265 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (301 reviews)
A local cafe in St Kilda East with 301 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
14. Mr Latino Cantina
Address: 97 Chapel St, Windsor
Rating: 4.8/5 (208 reviews)
One of St Kilda East’s verified dining spots with 208 Google reviews.
15. Park Bar
Address: 4/246-252 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (181 reviews)
One of St Kilda East’s verified dining spots with 181 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.
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Ilona Staller
Ilona Staller is the polished Carlisle Street choice for a proper sit-down meal, especially if you want contemporary Italian without crossing into stiff fine dining. Go for pasta, a strong wine list and a room that works equally well for dates, small groups or a slower weekend lunch.
Tulum
Tulum is the area’s standout for modern Turkish dining, with a more refined approach than the usual neighbourhood mezze spot. It suits diners who want layered, chef-driven flavours, shared plates and a restaurant that feels special without leaving the St Kilda East/Balaclava pocket.
Tavlin
Tavlin is a dependable Middle Eastern option for generous, flavour-packed food built around dips, grills, salads and warm bread. It is a strong pick when you want a casual dinner that still feels abundant and social.
Saigon Street Eats
Saigon Street Eats is the easy local answer for Vietnamese comfort food, particularly pho, rice paper rolls and quick, satisfying lunches. It is best treated as a relaxed, weeknight-friendly venue rather than a long, formal dinner destination.
Las Tapas
Las Tapas is the cosy Spanish pick near the Chapel Street edge of the neighbourhood, especially good for a date night or a shared-plates dinner. Expect a candlelit feel, classic tapas energy and the kind of menu that works best when the table orders broadly.
Local Tips
St Kilda East dining is closely tied to Balaclava, so do not get too caught up in suburb borders. Locals often treat Carlisle Street, Chapel Street and Inkerman Street as one connected food run, with Balaclava Station making the strip especially easy for dinner without driving.
Book ahead for Tulum and Ilona Staller, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. For more casual venues, aim slightly earlier than peak dinner time if you want a quieter table and faster service.
The area is strong for Middle Eastern, Turkish, Vietnamese, Italian and Jewish bakery culture, so the best meal plan is often mixed: dinner at one venue, dessert or takeaway pastries from another, then a drink nearby. Time Out Melbourne’s Balaclava and East St Kilda guide also points to the area’s mix of global restaurants, bakeries, bars and coffee spots as the neighbourhood’s defining strength: Time Out Melbourne.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in St Kilda East for a date night?
Ilona Staller is the safest date-night choice if you want polished service, Italian food and a room with atmosphere. Las Tapas is better if you prefer something darker, cosier and built around sharing.
Where should I eat in St Kilda East with a group?
Tavlin and Tulum both work well for groups because the menus are naturally shareable. Book ahead, especially if your group is larger than four people.
Is St Kilda East good for casual dining?
Yes. Saigon Street Eats, Tavlin and the wider Carlisle Street strip make the area useful for low-key weeknight meals, quick lunches and relaxed catch-ups without needing to head into St Kilda proper.
