Best Greek Food in Blackburn North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Bright Place |
| Free highlight | The Bright Works |
| Family-friendly | The Honest Room |
| Locals only | Sol Works |
| Indoor option | Honest Kitchen |
The best greek food scene in Blackburn North is genuinely worth exploring. Start at Nell’s, then check out Hazel’s. Residential suburb with Blackburn North Shopping Centre on Springfield Road. Located 24-35km from the CBD, Blackburn North is part of Melbourne’s Outer East region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Blackburn North locals actually recommend.
1. Zara — 68 Thomas Grove, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Luna’s — 20 Chapel Road, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The daily soup ($16) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. The Sunny Cellar — 220 Bourke Road, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on High Terrace is usually fine.
4. Oliver’s — 336 Bourke Road, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 38 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Kai Corner — 264 Thomas Grove, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The pumpkin risotto ($23) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. Common Place — 23 Chapel Road, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: families
The room holds 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on High Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Blackburn North farmers market when it runs.
Why Locals Stay in Blackburn North
Residential suburb with Blackburn North Shopping Centre on Springfield Road. The best greek food options here reflect Blackburn North’s character. For Blackburn North locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Common Works — 16 Cecil Street, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) Worth the detour Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 61 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. The Honest Cellar — 114 Bourke Road, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Room — 192 Thomas Grove, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The mushroom pasta ($21) — solid
10. Cleo’s — 167 Cecil Street, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) No-frills excellence Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Stella — 301 Cecil Street, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) A quiet achiever Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Terrace is usually fine.
12. The Green Press — 220 Chapel Road, Blackburn North VIC 3143
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on High Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Blackburn North farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best greek food options in Blackburn North?
Bright Place is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Blackburn North good for best greek food?
Yes. Blackburn North has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Blackburn North known for?
Residential suburb with Blackburn North Shopping Centre on Springfield Road.
How far is Blackburn North from Melbourne CBD?
Blackburn North is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
