A chef’s guide to eating out in Camberwell

BBQ pork rolls on a budget? Check. Cozy pizzeria? Check. Healthy brunch, super smoothies, and somewhere a bit fancier? Check, check and check. Here’s a local chef’s top picks for eating out in and around Camberwell.

Nicola Akritidis from Young's Wine Rooms.

Hankering for a quick banh mi, or just somewhere to catch up for a coffee or vino with friends?

Camberwell chef Nicola Akritidis, of Young’s Wine Rooms, shares expert local tips on where to eat, drink and be merry in the suburb and surrounds.

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BOSS PIZZERIA

Nice cozy little pizza shop on the corner, just across from Camberwell station. Seriously good pizza and very friendly service. The owner of Young’s took me here when we were setting up the restaurant, and now I can’t stop going.

Do yourself a favour and get the Doppio pizza — it’s just one pizza, but double the happiness.

25 Cookson St

INFUSE CAMBERWELL

Great spot for breakfast when I can remember to eat something in the morning.

Tuck into breakky at Infuse.

The “Sam I Am” is everything I need to remind me of back home in Sweden.

And if I feel like something lighter (rare), I grab their awesome Sesame Tuna bowl.

2 Burke Ave

ELYROS

A beautiful Cretan-inspired restaurant in an old bank building.

They’ve got a broad selection of smaller mezze style plates as well as larger items to share. The taramasalata dip is a must have and the slow cooked lamb is very tasty.

871 Burke Rd

JENNY’S HOT BREAD

Who doesn’t love a fresh Vietnamese banh mi when on the go?! The BBQ pork roll with salad, chill and coriander is my go to — very reasonably priced, too.

535 Riversdale Rd

MY OTHER BROTHER

My Other Brother was a real game changer when it landed in Camberwell a few years ago.

My Other Brother cafe has good coffee and healthy brunch options. Picture: Ian Currie

It’s a nice big space with a stylish fit out, outdoor seating, good coffee and a solid menu of healthy brunch dishes and smoothies.

It’s a great place to catch up with friends.

586 Burke Rd

ST CLOUD EATING HOUSE

A super fresh and stylish hawker style venue.

St. Cloud serves up stylish Vietnamese food. Picture: Nicole Cleary

The kitchen sends out some great Vietnamese cuisine to go with the bustling atmosphere and friendly service. Can’t go wrong with their signature caramel pork belly, tender from the long braise and full of flavour from the medley of spices inside it.

644 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn East

YOUNG’S WINE ROOMS, in a century-old building that formerly housed Young’s Auction House on Camberwell Rd, is a new wine and cocktail bar with a Mediterranean food focus.

youngswinerooms.com.au