Best Family Restaurants in Toorak Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Kitchen |
| Free highlight | Ivy House |
| Family-friendly | House |
| Locals only | Vera’s |
| Indoor option | Remy Local |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Toorak to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. The Long Depot is the one everyone knows. The Half Standard is the one they should know. Toorak has melbourne’s wealthiest suburb.
1. Gus’s — 272 East Road, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 51 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. The Southern Mill — 57 East Road, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Elm Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Northern Local — 124 Elm Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Bright Corner — 44 East Road, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 51 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($24) — solid
5. Stella’s — 380 Elm Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Johnston Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Little Post — 91 Elm Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Hazel Store — 325 Margaret Street, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 40 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Nina Corner — 143 Margaret Street, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 56 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. Ava Room — 329 Swan Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 49 — 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.
10. Rosa’s — 345 East Road, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 33 — 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.
11. The Tall Commons — 341 Margaret Street, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Elm Parade is usually fine.
Order this: The lamb shoulder ($25) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Theo’s — 65 Swan Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Margaret Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- South Yarra Best Restaurants for Families — same vibe, different suburb
- Toorak Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Toorak Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Armadale Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Toorak stacks up
- All Toorak Guides — everything we’ve written about Toorak
FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Toorak known for?
Melbourne’s wealthiest suburb.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Toorak?
Kitchen is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Toorak from Melbourne CBD?
Toorak is 5km, 10min tram, 10min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Toorak is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
