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Restaurants You Must Try in Brunswick

Brunswick's best tables

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10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Brunswick's food scene spans Rumi's legendary Persian to 400 Gradi's championship pizza. Discover Bar Spontana's bold Thai and Kobi-Q's wagyu Korean BBQ.

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RANKED · AUGUST 2026
01
of 10
4.7
Middle EasternBrunswick East
Editor's note

Brunswick East's beloved Middle Eastern share-plate institution, rich with flavour and warmth.

02
of 10
4.4
Middle EasternBrunswick
Editor's note

Brunswick's beloved Lebanese institution — halal, generous portions, rock-solid value, and kafta that regulars have been returning for 30+ years.

04
of 10
BAR SPONTANA4.8
ThaiBrunswick
Editor's note

Brunswick's southern Thai bar — fermented drinks, bold chilli, and charcoal smoke on every plate.

05
of 10
MAMA MANOUSH4.6
Middle EasternBrunswick East
Editor's note

Brunswick East's Lebanese heartland — chargrilled banquets and hospitality that feel like family

06
of 10
4.9
KoreanBrunswick East
Editor's note

Brunswick East's KBBQ gem — charcoal grills, homemade kimchi, owner cooks your meat tableside.

08
of 10
4.6
VietnameseBrunswick
Editor's note

Brunswick's cult Vietnamese noodle bar — tiny space, focused menu, pho that regulars drive across Melbourne for.

09
of 10
EAT PIEROGI MAKE LOVE4.7
Modern EuropeanBrunswick East
Editor's note

Melbourne's home for all-you-can-eat pierogi, Polish comfort food and inventive cocktails.

10
of 10
KORYA4.8
Asian FusionBrunswick East
Editor's note

Brunswick East's fully gluten-free Asian fusion — where coeliacs finally eat fried chicken again.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in Brunswick · The Curator