Best Cheap Eats in Notting Hill Melbourne — Under $20 Guide 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Ivy’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Zara Kitchen |
| Kid-approved | Max |
| Under the radar | Southern Cellar |
| Wet day saviour | The Good Pantry |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Notting Hill to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.50 for a flat white, $28-45 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Ada’s is the one everyone knows. Ava’s is the one they should know. Notting Hill has monash university clayton campus adjacent.
1. The Honest Bench — 63 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($14) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Nell Corner — 73 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Long Depot — 258 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Ruby’s — 115 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Gus’s — 13 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
What Makes Notting Hill Different
6. The High Table — 196 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Mabel Union — 300 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. The Golden Social — 208 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Atlas Mill — 234 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
10. Oliver Place — 343 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
11. Rex Union — 107 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Chapter — 197 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Glen Waverley Cheap Eats — same vibe, different suburb
- Notting Hill Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Notting Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Mount Waverley Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Notting Hill stacks up
- All Notting Hill Guides — everything we’ve written about Notting Hill
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
Where can I eat for under $15 in Notting Hill?
Ivy’s 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.
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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
