in Notting Hill Melbourne Locals Love
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| No-cost pick | Lena | | Best with kids | Mabel | | Hidden spot | Assembly | | Bad weather pick | Rex Works |
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. White Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Tall Corner is the one they should know. Notting Hill has monash university clayton campus adjacent.
1. Old Press — 108 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Nina Table — 91 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Good Press — 320 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 48 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Northern Lane — 226 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The fish special ($24) — solid
5. The White House — 189 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 52 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
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6. Green Bench — 242 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. High Room — 74 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
8. Gus Table — 123 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Start with: The house-made relish ($21) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
9. Old Quarter — 106 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The charcuterie board ($26) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. New Yard — 6 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Bright Commons — 78 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
12. Mia Quarter — 355 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $20-35 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- 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
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
What are the most underrated spots in Notting Hill?
Rex Pantry 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.
