Best Thai Food in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Pearl |
| Best free option | The Golden Press |
| Best for families | Oliver Place |
| Best local secret | The Lucky Kitchen |
| Best for rainy days | The Lucky Cellar |
1. Honest Corner — 91 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Order this: The seasonal special ($13) — solid
2. New Social — 340 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($27) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. The Southern Table — 181 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
4. Zara’s — 41 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 46 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
5. Green Room — 276 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
The Notting Hill That Locals Know
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Mix of residential and light industrial. The best thai food options here reflect Notting Hill’s character. For Notting Hill 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.
6. Room — 32 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Old Pantry — 156 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 37 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The charcuterie board ($15) — solid
8. Nina’s — 289 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 65 — 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.
9. Zara’s — 266 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. The New Lane — 57 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 32 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
11. The Blue Local — 97 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Notting Hill?
Pearl is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Notting Hill good for best thai food?
Yes. Notting Hill has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Notting Hill isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
