Windsor 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 | — |
| Aurelle Café & Restaurant | 5/5 | 47 | — |
| Pizza On The Road (Food Truck Catering) | 5/5 | 11 | — |
| Don’s | 4.9/5 | 234 | — |
| Pre Drinks Bar | 4.9/5 | 169 | — |
| Chronicles Bar | 4.9/5 | 123 | — |
1. MuNoir
Address: 180 High St, Windsor
Rating: 5/5 (151 reviews)
MuNoir is a verified local spot in Windsor. 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 Windsor. 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 Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Aurelle Café & Restaurant
Address: 397 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Rating: 5/5 (47 reviews)
A local cafe in Windsor with 47 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
5. Pizza On The Road (Food Truck Catering)
Address: 3/5 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda
Rating: 5/5 (11 reviews)
One of Windsor’s verified dining spots with 11 Google reviews.
6. Don’s
Address: 202 Commercial Rd, Prahran
Rating: 4.9/5 (234 reviews)
Don’s is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Pre Drinks Bar
Address: 149 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Rating: 4.9/5 (169 reviews)
Pre Drinks Bar is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Chronicles Bar
Address: 91-93 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.9/5 (123 reviews)
Chronicles Bar is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. Mudo Dining & Bar
Address: 133 Commercial Rd, South Yarra
Rating: 4.9/5 (64 reviews)
Mudo Dining & Bar is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. IVY Piano Bar
Address: 148 Chapel St, Windsor
Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
IVY Piano Bar is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Wedge St Kilda | Middle Eastern Inspired Brunch
Address: 72A/70 Acland St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (549 reviews)
A local cafe in Windsor with 549 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
12. Husband
Address: 377 Malvern Rd, South Yarra
Rating: 4.8/5 (437 reviews)
Price: Affordable
Husband is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
13. Oltre - Alimentari e Cucina
Address: Prahran Market, Shop 818/163-165 Commercial Rd, South Yarra
Rating: 4.8/5 (437 reviews)
A local cafe in Windsor with 437 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
14. The Lion & Wombat
Address: 107 Grey St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (326 reviews)
The Lion & Wombat is a verified local spot in Windsor. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. All Things Equal Cafe
Address: 263-265 Carlisle St, Balaclava
Rating: 4.8/5 (301 reviews)
A local cafe in Windsor with 301 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 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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Firebird
Firebird is the Windsor pick for flame, smoke and confident Vietnamese-leaning flavours. Go when you want a lively dinner built around charcoal chicken, punchy sauces, seafood, cocktails and dishes that feel made for sharing.
Maha East
Maha East brings the Maha style to Windsor in a more relaxed, neighbourhood-friendly format. Expect Middle Eastern-inspired share plates, polished service and a wine-list focus that makes it useful for both date night and a slower group dinner.
Tipico
Tipico is a smart modern Italian restaurant that works especially well when the brief is pasta, wine and a room with some energy. It is more refined than a casual pizza stop, but still approachable enough for a midweek Chapel Street dinner.
Neptune Food & Wine
Neptune Food & Wine is one of Windsor’s most reliable choices for seafood, Mediterranean-leaning plates and a serious glass of wine. It suits diners who want snacks and oysters at the bar as much as those settling in for a full dinner.
Tombo Den
Tombo Den is the suburb’s flashier Japanese option, with sushi, crispy rice, sake-led drinks and a darker late-night feel. Choose it when you want dinner to roll naturally into cocktails without changing venues.
Local Tips
Windsor’s best restaurant strip is concentrated around the lower end of Chapel Street and nearby High Street, so it is easy to compare a few menus before committing. The area is strongest for share-friendly dining: Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese and wine-bar menus are all represented within a short walk.
Book ahead for Thursday to Saturday dinners, especially at smaller venues such as Tipico, Maha East and Neptune. Walk-ins are more realistic earlier in the week, or if you are happy to eat at the bar.
For a mixed group, Farro Pizzeria Windsor and Small Print Pizza are useful fallback options because pizza handles dietary preferences better than many set-menu restaurants. For a more polished meal, Maha East, Tipico and Neptune are safer bets than the louder Chapel Street party venues.
If you are planning a date night, start with a drink nearby and keep dinner close; Windsor rewards short hops more than long cross-suburb plans. Broadsheet’s Windsor restaurant guide is a useful current reference for the suburb’s dining mix and includes many of the same standouts, including Firebird, Maha East, Tipico, Neptune-adjacent operators and Tombo Den: Broadsheet Windsor restaurants.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Windsor for a special occasion?
Maha East, Tipico and Neptune Food & Wine are the strongest special-occasion choices. Pick Maha East for Middle Eastern share plates, Tipico for Italian and wine, or Neptune for seafood and a polished bar-restaurant feel.
Where should I eat in Windsor before drinks on Chapel Street?
Tombo Den and Firebird are good choices because they already have strong drinks programs and a lively atmosphere. If you want something calmer before a bigger night out, book Neptune or Tipico earlier in the evening.
Is Windsor good for group dinners?
Yes, Windsor is well suited to group dining because many restaurants are built around share plates, pizza, pasta and larger-format dishes. Book ahead, avoid peak Saturday walk-ins, and choose somewhere with a flexible menu if your group has dietary requirements.
