Best Fun Restaurants in Kensington

285 restaurants available nearby

1. Mama Le

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Kensington

Booked 2 times today

Mama Le Restaurant is the best of mums cooking with a modern twist. This hidden gem is across multiple levels with modern decor with lots of luscious plants, neons and artwork. While Mama's serving up her Vietnamese asian fusion dishes, Rebel's Bar will keep you happy with all the cocktails. This new venue is a MUST on your next night out. Perfect spot for an intimate dinner or catch up with friends and family. This multi level venue can accomodate functions for a cheeky party.

2. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Awesome(80)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 22 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3164)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 86 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

4. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(603)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

5. Shelanous

5.0

Exceptional(98)

Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 9 times today

Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.

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6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 1 time today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

7. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(414)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 42 times today

Cha Ching is a hit for its vibrant Asian dishes and amazing cocktails. Reviewers rave about the 'amazing cocktails' and 'beautifully presented' food. They also appreciate the 'excellent service' and 'fast service'. The atmosphere is energetic, and the venue has a cool aesthetic. It's a great place to enjoy a meal with friends, with many reviewers mentioning the 'fun' and 'great night out' they had.

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8. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.6

Exceptional(1132)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 50 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

9. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(701)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 36 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

10. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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Julie
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I don’t know that you can describe the experience at Shelanous! It was like being Alice in Wonderland, the setting, the music , the staff and the food are like nothing you have ever experienced before. Rony and his team are exceptional and there is such a joy that comes with this whole dining experience that you have to see it to believe it. This has become our top restaurant ever! WOW. Thank you so very much.
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ShelanousPrice: Very Expensive• Australian• Port Melbourne
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5
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Gursewak
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service and the ambiance was fantastic. We ordered the gnocchi and the lasagna which were tasty and filling. We ordered mocktails to drink but it wasn’t the best value - too expensive for what we were getting. Overall a brilliant place and will come back again!
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Funghi E TartufoPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Jane
Melbourne •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food fabulous, setting great and excellent service. Highly recommend
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Serai KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Filipino• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Julie
Canberra •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delish food and pleasant environment. I would recommend for groups or couple wanting food made with tasty ingredients.
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Mama LePrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Kensington
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4.4
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Susan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It’s lovely that we were greeted twice by two separate wait staff who were very friendly, but then it took time to get their attention to order. Food was amazing but with items the delicious Betel Leaf with Prawn, we really needed some wipes to clean sticky fingers. We did our best with napkins, but as an entree I felt sticky for the remainder of the meal. Awesome restaurant and there was a lovely American girl, should have got her name, but she was the hostess that I would like to see in my organisation, where I working on guest experience standards. I will be back!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6

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285 restaurants available nearby

1. Mama Le

2. Funghi E Tartufo

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4. Serai Kitchen

5. Shelanous

6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

7. Cha Ching

8. Hochi Mama Richmond

9. Gilson

10. The European

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