Caulfield North Restaurants at a Glance
- Date night: Bamboo
- Budget bite: Nostralis
- Local favourite: Kolonaki Athenian Street Food
- Something different: Sideshow
Best Restaurants in Caulfield North (2026)
Choosing where to eat in Caulfield North is getting easier as the dining scene grows. 13 restaurants are verified here — every one sourced from OpenStreetMap contributor data, not paid listings.
3 have confirmed street addresses. 3 have listed phone numbers. No restaurant has paid to appear on this list.
Cuisine Breakdown
Caulfield North covers 9 distinct cuisine types:
| Cuisine | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Pizza | 3 |
| Japanese | 3 |
| Greek | 1 |
| Indian | 1 |
| Nepalese | 1 |
| Dumplings | 1 |
| Noodle | 1 |
| Mediterranean | 1 |
| Burger | 1 |
Restaurants with Full Details
#1 Kolonaki Athenian Street Food — 141 Wattletree Road
Greek | Takeaway
What makes it great: If Caulfield North had a signature restaurant, Kolonaki Athenian Street Food would be on the shortlist. Greek food in Melbourne has a 70-year head start on most cuisines. This kitchen carries that history without being weighed down by it. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 17:00-21:00 | Phone: +61 3 7013 9169 | Website: Kolonaki Athenian Street Food
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 Nostralis — Hawthorn Road
Pizza | Takeaway
What makes it great: You do not end up at Nostralis by accident. You end up there because someone told you to go. The dough is everything. Fermentation time, hydration level, oven temperature — get any of them wrong and it is just bread with stuff on it. This place gets them right. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Caulfield North, you can still walk in.
Hours: Tu-Su 17:30+; PH open | Website: Nostralis
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Kantipur
Indian | Takeaway
What makes it great: The kitchen at Kantipur runs on precision and repetition — the same dish, perfect, every time. Spice is not heat. Spice is complexity. This kitchen builds layers — each bite reveals something the last one hid. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
Hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 | Phone: +61 3 9528 4388 | Website: Kantipur
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Bamboo — 154 Pine Grove, Malvern
Japanese
What makes it great: What separates Bamboo from the rest of Pine Grove is consistency. Sit at the counter if there is one. Watch the hands work. Half of the experience is understanding the craft. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Olive Pizzeria;Yossi’s Kitchen
Pizza | Outdoor seating | Takeaway
What makes it great: Olive Pizzeria;Yossi’s Kitchen treats Pizza like it matters. Because it does. Margherita is the test. San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil. Nothing to hide behind. This kitchen does not need to hide. The menu changes. The quality does not.
Hours: Tu-Th,Su 15:00-20:30; Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa (sunset+02:00)+
The outdoor seats are fought over from October to March. Get there early or eat inside.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Dumpling & Noodles House
Dumplings | Outdoor seating
What makes it great: You could walk past Dumpling & Noodles House without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
Hours: 11:00-22:00 | Phone: +61 431 512 308
There is outdoor seating that catches the afternoon light perfectly.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Ecoblu
Pizza | Outdoor seating
What makes it great: Walk into Ecoblu on any given Tuesday and the dining room is still half full. That says something. Margherita is the test. San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil. Nothing to hide behind. This kitchen does not need to hide. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.
Website: Ecoblu
In summer, the courtyard is the whole point. In winter, the inside is better than you expect.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#8 The Pita Man
Mediterranean
What makes it great: Nobody goes to The Pita Man for the decor. They go for portion sizes that respect your appetite. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Caulfield North, you can still walk in.
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-16:00 | Website: The Pita Man
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#9 Sushi Hub
Japanese | Takeaway
What makes it great: Sushi Hub is the place Caulfield North locals take visitors when they want to show off the neighbourhood. Precision is not a word you throw around in a restaurant review. But there is no other word for what this kitchen does. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#10 Yuzen
Japanese
What makes it great: You do not end up at Yuzen by accident. You end up there because someone told you to go. The rice is the tell. Most places get the fish right but serve it on forgettable rice. Here, the rice matters. The test of a restaurant is whether you think about it the next day. Yuzen passes.
Hours: Tu-Su 17:00-21:00
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#11 Sideshow
Burger
What makes it great: Sideshow fills up on weeknights. That is the real test of a restaurant. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The menu changes. The quality does not.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#12 Nene Chicken
the food
What makes it great: You could walk past Nene Chicken without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. Nene Chicken does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#13 Nur Uyghur Restaurant
the food
What makes it great: Nur Uyghur Restaurant has been doing this since before Caulfield North got its reputation. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
How This Data Works
Every restaurant listed comes from OpenStreetMap — a collaborative mapping project maintained by volunteers worldwide. Data is verified by local contributors who walk the streets of Caulfield North.
Limitations: Some newer restaurants may not yet be mapped. Hours and phone numbers may change. Call ahead for reservations.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
