Best Family Restaurants in Templestowe Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Vera’s |
| Best free option | Oliver Pantry |
| Best for families | White Corner |
| Best local secret | The New Lane |
| Best for rainy days | High Store |
Templestowe doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The best restaurants for families scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Sol Place and The Humble Yard are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Templestowe sits 14-22km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland.
1. Lena Post — 134 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Max Mill — 90 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Stella’s — 300 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 33 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Anchor — 260 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Rosa Bench — 311 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The seasonal special ($16) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Why Locals Stay in Templestowe
6. New Bench — 184 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Red Pantry — 80 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 61 — 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.
8. Iris Press — 193 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The charcuterie board ($11) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Templestowe roaster — ask which one.
9. Pilgrim — 24 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Marco’s — 216 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Sydney Place is usually fine.
Explore More
- Doncaster East Best Restaurants for Families — same vibe, different suburb
- Templestowe Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Templestowe Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Templestowe Lower Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Templestowe stacks up
- All Templestowe Guides — everything we’ve written about Templestowe
FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Templestowe known for?
Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Templestowe?
Vera’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Templestowe from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Templestowe 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
