Things to Do in Rosanna This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Honest Standard |
| Best free option | Ava Quarter |
| Best for families | Golden Lane |
| Best local secret | The White Works |
| Best for rainy days | Ruby’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Rosanna to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Remy’s is the one everyone knows. Table is the one they should know. Rosanna has rosanna station village strip has independent cafes.
1. Rosa Pantry — 240 River Street, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. Street parking on William Terrace is usually fine.
Order this: The seasonal special ($16) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Rosanna roaster — ask which one.
2. Remy — 6 Bay Avenue, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Nina — 346 William Terrace, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 59 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. Ash’s — 145 William Terrace, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Lena’s — 160 George Drive, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on River Street is usually fine.
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6. Vera Mill — 144 Bay Avenue, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Yard — 116 River Street, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 58 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.
8. Northern Cellar — 264 River Street, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 44 — 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. Mabel Cellar — 330 High Lane, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The seasonal special ($12) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Rosanna farmers market when it runs.
10. Blue Union — 187 George Drive, Rosanna VIC 3072
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Rosanna roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Viewbank Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Rosanna Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Rosanna Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Greensborough Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Rosanna stacks up
- All Rosanna Guides — everything we’ve written about Rosanna
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Rosanna known for?
Rosanna station village strip has independent cafes.
What is there to do in Rosanna on a Sunday?
Honest Standard is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Rosanna from Melbourne CBD?
Rosanna is 9-20km, 18-38min train, 15-28min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Rosanna won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
