Best Italian Restaurants in Kew Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Nina Standard |
| Zero-cost winner | Good Standard |
| Kid-approved | Ava’s |
| Under the radar | Long Table |
| Wet day saviour | Corner |
1. Cellar — 26 Swan Parade, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) A local institution Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Long Kitchen — 48 Bourke Avenue, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Common Standard — 293 King Terrace, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Anderson Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. The Honest Post — 241 King Terrace, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Swan Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Kew farmers market when it runs.
5. Nico’s — 212 Lake Drive, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) A local institution Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Avenue is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The crispy chicken ($17) — solid
The Kew That Locals Know
Kew Junction and High Street shopping. Studley Park and Yarra Bend Park provide extensive parkland along the Yarra River. The best italian food options here reflect Kew’s character. If you’re living in or near Kew, 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.
6. Old Commons — 241 King Terrace, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kew roaster — ask which one.
7. Gus Corner — 114 Anderson Road, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Kew farmers market when it runs.
8. Red Mill — 101 Anderson Road, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kew roaster — ask which one.
9. Northern Quarter — 127 King Terrace, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) A solid local spot Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 46 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lake Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Luna Lane — 23 Anderson Road, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: families
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Golden Works — 371 Bourke Avenue, Kew VIC 3143
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Anderson Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
What are the best best italian food options in Kew?
Nina Standard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Kew good for best italian food?
Yes. Kew has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Kew known for?
Kew Junction and High Street shopping.
How far is Kew from Melbourne CBD?
Kew is 6km, 15min tram, 12min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Kew 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
