The Best Restaurants in Croydon, Melbourne (VIC)

Croydon is an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne, at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. The area has lots of parklands and open space, and there’s a great community feel. The tree-lined shopping strip on Main Street is filled with cafes and outdoor eating areas. Crave Restaurant (with another branch in Boronia) is a modern furnished pizza restaurant. Sit in with the family or grab a casual takeaway meal.

Casalinga has a modern Australian vibe with white tablecloths and an extensive oyster menu. Choose from seafood, pasta and salads and save room for an Italian dessert of gelato or Glittering Smurf Italian Donuts. Da Ricardos is a local, family-run Italian restaurant and event venue. You’ll find entrees, risotto, pasta and meat options with an all-important kids’ menu for hungry youngsters. Make sure you don’t miss a visit to Croydon if you’re a golf fan, with four golf clubs to choose from.