Best Family Restaurants in Fitzroy Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Ruby Room |
| Zero-cost winner | Remy |
| Kid-approved | Ash |
| Under the radar | Southern Kitchen |
| Wet day saviour | Southern Cellar |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Fitzroy to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Bright Room is the one everyone knows. Oliver Works is the one they should know. Fitzroy has brunswick street and smith street define fitzroy — melbourne’s original bohemian suburb.
1. Ada Social — 370 Smith Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($20) — solid
2. Chapter — 152 Market Grove, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Red Store — 120 Market Grove, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Ash’s — 108 Pine Drive, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The fish special ($15) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Iris’s — 41 Pine Drive, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
The Reality of Fitzroy
6. Half Local — 168 North Road, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A local institution Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($20) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Tall Social — 343 Smith Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on North Road is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The fish special ($16) — solid
8. Ash’s — 206 Market Grove, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Fitzroy farmers market when it runs.
9. Finn’s — 211 Queen Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The pumpkin risotto ($25) — solid
10. Blue Cellar — 138 North Road, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Pine Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Carlton Best Restaurants for Families — same vibe, different suburb
- Fitzroy Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Fitzroy Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Brunswick Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Fitzroy stacks up
- All Fitzroy Guides — everything we’ve written about Fitzroy
FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Fitzroy known for?
Brunswick Street and Smith Street define Fitzroy — Melbourne’s original bohemian suburb.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Fitzroy?
Ruby Room is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Fitzroy from Melbourne CBD?
Fitzroy is 2km, 10min tram, 6min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Fitzroy won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
