Best Greek Food in Box Hill North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Iris Place | | Best with kids | High Lane | | Hidden spot | River Pantry | | Bad weather pick | Long Quarter |
1. Tall Place — 142 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill North farmers market when it runs.
2. The Good Local — 318 George Grove, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) No-frills excellence Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Park Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. New House — 270 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Victoria Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Otto’s — 66 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 64 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. The Half Mill — 179 Albert Street, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The daily soup ($17) — solid
6. Collective — 77 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) Worth the detour Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Why Box Hill North Is Worth Knowing
Residential suburb with Box Hill North Primary. Elgar Park is the main public space. The best greek food options here reflect Box Hill North’s character. If you’re living in or near Box Hill North, 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. Ava’s — 10 George Grove, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Ava Union — 343 Victoria Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Iris’s — 239 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) The one that surprised us Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Mia Union — 333 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. The Good Works — 39 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
12. Mabel Bench — 105 Albert Street, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (greek food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
What are the best best greek food options in Box Hill North?
Northern Union is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Box Hill North good for best greek food?
Yes. Box Hill North has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Box Hill North known for?
Residential suburb with Box Hill North Primary.
How far is Box Hill North from Melbourne CBD?
Box Hill North is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Box Hill North is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
