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Dining in Hawthorn
Hawthorn features 240+ restaurants along Glenferrie Road making it Melbourne's premier eastern suburbs shopping and dining destination. From upscale cafes to modern Australian, Asian, and Italian cuisine, Hawthorn offers sophisticated dining alongside Swinburne University energy and established residential character.
Located 6km from Melbourne CBD, Hawthorn combines academic culture with refined food scene, historic cinema dining, leafy boulevards, and Melbourne's most elegant eastern suburbs restaurant atmosphere.
Popular Areas
Cuisine Highlights
Modern Australian, Italian, Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Thai), European, cafes, wine bars, university student dining
Did You Know?
Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn has been Melbourne's premier eastern suburbs shopping and dining strip since 1890, with the historic Rivoli Cinemas (1940) now featuring art deco cinema dining creating a unique cultural dining experience.
💰 Average Price Range
AUD $15-68 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Weekend brunch 9am-3pm popular. Evening dining year-round at upscale venues.
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Insider Dining Tips for Hawthorn
Glenferrie Road has eastern suburbs' best shopping and dining combination
Swinburne University proximity means some excellent value student-friendly options
Historic Rivoli Cinemas offers art deco cinema and dining experience
Tram access (Routes 16, 70, 75) makes Hawthorn very accessible
Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Hawthorn is established eastern suburbs Melbourne. Smart casual common. Mix of university students and affluent residents. Sophisticated and refined. BYO wine available at mid-range venues. Welcoming and cultured atmosphere.
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