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Best Restaurants in Wantirna South (2026) — 15 Spots Ranked

Liam O'Brien March 31, 2026
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Best Restaurants in Wantirna South (2026) — 15 Spots Ranked
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Wantirna South 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
Muscle Kitchen5/53
Knox Pizza4.9/5127
The Flavour Gallery4.8/5546$$
Big Bowl Kitchen Westfield Knox Shopping Centre4.7/5503
Murasaki Tanuki Japanese Takeaway & Dine In4.5/5669$$
Crest Café4.5/5363$
Master Lanzhou Noodle Express - Westfield Knox4.5/5359
**Martini and CoKnox**4.5/5313

1. Muscle Kitchen

Address: 1322 High Street Road, Wantirna South

Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 3 Google reviews.


2. Knox Pizza

Address: 446 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.9/5 (127 reviews)

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 127 Google reviews.


Address: 104 Coleman Rd, Boronia

Rating: 4.8/5 (546 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 546 Google reviews.


4. Big Bowl Kitchen Westfield Knox Shopping Centre

Address: Westfield Knox Shopping Centre, Level 1, Kiosk K107/425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.7/5 (503 reviews)

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 503 Google reviews.


5. Murasaki Tanuki Japanese Takeaway & Dine In

Address: 3/249 Stud Road, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.5/5 (669 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 669 Google reviews.


6. Crest Café

Address: 17 Crestdale Road, Wantirna

Rating: 4.5/5 (363 reviews)

Price: Affordable

A local cafe in Wantirna South with 363 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.


7. Master Lanzhou Noodle Express - Westfield Knox

Address: 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.5/5 (359 reviews)

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 359 Google reviews.


8. Martini and Co | Knox

Address: Westfield Knox, Knox Ozone, Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 313 Google reviews.


9. Pluto’s Pizza

Address: 69 Anne Road, Knoxfield

Rating: 4.5/5 (268 reviews)

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 268 Google reviews.


10. Tandoori Corner Indian Restaurant

Address: 1308 High Street Road, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)

Price: Mid-range

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 93 Google reviews.


11. Straits Cafe Malaysian Restaurant

Address: 241 Stud Road, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.4/5 (804 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 804 Google reviews.


12. Catalina Kitchen Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

Address: Shop1/5 Harcrest Boulevard, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.4/5 (431 reviews)

A local cafe in Wantirna South with 431 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.


13. Fai’s Cafe 香港仔茶餐廳

Address: Shop 2/5 Harcrest Boulevard, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.4/5 (417 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 417 Google reviews.


14. Bubba Pizza

Address: 1302 High Street Road, Wantirna South

Rating: 4.4/5 (304 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 304 Google reviews.


15. Domino’s Pizza Knox

Address: 401 Burwood Highway, Wantirna

Rating: 4.3/5 (963 reviews)

Price: Affordable

One of Wantirna South’s verified dining spots with 963 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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Standout Wantirna South Restaurants

Billy’s Kitchen

Billy’s Kitchen is a reliable Knox Ozone pick for modern Australian dining, with burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta and crowd-friendly share plates. It works well for mixed groups because the menu covers casual weeknight dinners, family meals and low-fuss celebrations.

Miss Pickle 1971

Miss Pickle 1971 brings Mediterranean-leaning comfort food to Knox Ozone, with souvlaki, dips, grilled meats, salads and snacky sides built for sharing. It is a strong choice when you want something more relaxed than formal dining but more substantial than food-court eating.

Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican is the best Wantirna South option when the brief is tacos, burritos, bowls and margaritas before a movie or after shopping. The Knox venue also has a semi-private upstairs Loft space, useful for birthdays or casual group bookings.

The Sporting Globe Knox

The Sporting Globe Knox is the local go-to for pub classics, burgers, wings and big-screen sport. Pick it for groups where the atmosphere matters as much as the food, especially during AFL, UFC, cricket or major finals.

Martini + Co Knox

Martini + Co Knox suits diners looking for a broader modern Australian menu with cocktails, brunch, grazing plates and mains in a polished setting. It is especially useful for date nights, work catch-ups and family dinners where one person wants pizza, another wants steak, and someone else wants a cocktail.

Local Tips

Most of Wantirna South’s easiest restaurant choices cluster around Westfield Knox and Knox Ozone, so parking and timing matter. Dinner gets busiest around movie session changeovers, Friday nights and Saturday evenings, so book ahead if you are eating anywhere near Village Cinemas or planning a group meal.

For families, Billy’s Kitchen and Martini + Co are practical picks because they cover breakfast-to-dinner style menus and have enough familiar dishes for selective eaters. For a faster, more casual feed, Fonda and Miss Pickle are better when you want bold flavours without committing to a long sit-down meal.

If you are comparing venues, think by occasion rather than cuisine alone. The Sporting Globe is best when sport or a lively atmosphere is part of the plan, Miss Pickle is better for Mediterranean share plates, Fonda is the easy Mexican choice, and Martini + Co is the more polished all-rounder.

Westfield’s own Knox dining pages list bookable restaurants including Billy’s Kitchen, Fonda, Miss Pickle 1971 and The Sporting Globe, which is a useful cross-check before visiting: Westfield Knox restaurant booking guide.

FAQ

What is the best restaurant in Wantirna South for groups?

The Sporting Globe Knox is one of the easiest choices for large casual groups because it has a lively layout, shareable food and sport on screen. Billy’s Kitchen is a better fit if your group wants a calmer sit-down meal with a broad modern Australian menu.

Where should I eat before a movie at Knox?

Fonda Mexican, Miss Pickle 1971 and Billy’s Kitchen are all convenient pre-movie options around Knox Ozone. Book earlier than you think on Friday and Saturday nights, because the restaurants and cinema crowd peak at the same time.

Are there good date-night restaurants in Wantirna South?

Martini + Co Knox is the strongest date-night option if you want cocktails, a broad menu and a more polished setting. Miss Pickle 1971 is better for a casual, flavour-forward dinner where sharing food is part of the experience.

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