The Best Restaurants in Dandenong, Melbourne (VIC)

Located 29 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, Dandenong is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, with over 150 countries represented from Pakistan to Poland. More than 1000 restaurants can be found in this suburb, serving up to 50,000 meals every week. Maeve O’Meara from SBS Food Safari refers to Dandenong as ‘a food lover’s dream’.

At Dandenong Market, you’ll find every ingredient under the sun, alongside clothing and accessories. Street food tours of the market run regularly or go exploring on your own. There’s a food and culture walk that takes you through Little India, around Foster Street, and the Afghan Bazaar, a strip of Afghan restaurants and clothing shops on Thomas Street. Beletti Restaurant is popular for large functions, such as 21st birthdays and weddings. The Prince Mark Hotel is a local sports pub with live sports on huge TVs, pool tables, a TAB, pub classics and a senior’s menu. Oro Bianco is open for lunch and dinner every day. Choose from woodfire pizza, pasta and Italian-style steak dishes.