Best Cheap Eats Under $15 in Notting Hill Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Ash’s | | Best with kids | Remy’s | | Hidden spot | Iris’s | | Bad weather pick | Mia Press |
The cheap eats under 15 options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Leo Cellar, then work your way to Mabel’s. Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. This is Notting Hill in 2026.
1. Gus’s — 257 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 35 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The lamb shoulder ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
2. Oliver — 346 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Try this: The sourdough bread ($14) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Ash’s — 60 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
4. Standard — 163 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. High Bench — 26 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. Kai Corner — 294 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Social — 204 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 59 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.
8. Room — 50 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 31 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Start with: The seasonal special ($22) — solid
9. Golden Press — 12 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The fish special ($11) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
10. Mabel Kitchen — 157 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
Get the: The house-made relish ($18) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Old Union — 281 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Glen Waverley Cheap Eats Under 15 — same vibe, different suburb
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- Notting Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
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- Compare Suburbs — see how Notting Hill stacks up
- All Notting Hill Guides — everything we’ve written about Notting Hill
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats under 15 scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
What can you eat for $10 or less in Notting Hill?
The Common Store is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
