Chef’s guide: Where to eat and drink in Williamstown and surrounds
Melbourne’s inner west is booming with a range of restaurants as diverse as its local community. From sunny brunch spots to a culinary road trip through Europe, here are a local chef’s top picks for eating out in and around Williamstown.
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Melbourne’s inner west is booming with a range of restaurants as diverse as its local community.
Sebastian head chef Leigh Robbins brings the best of the Basque region to Williamstown, serving a slice of Spain in the dining room or out on the expansive deck.
These are his picks of where to eat and drink in the bayside suburb and surrounds.
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CROWDED HOUSE
I love going here for breakfast on a sunny morning during the week. They’ve got a great courtyard out the back and Luke and the boys make a mean coffee, always with a welcoming smile, too.
48 Ferguson St, Williamstown
COPPER POT
Ash and Sascha have set up an amazing restaurant, where they take you on a journey based on their travels around Europe. I recommend the Chef’s Road Trip set menu.
105 Victoria St, Seddon
KIOSK D’ASPORTO
This transformed beach kiosk churns out some great Italian street food bites. A great spot to stop for gelato.
99 Esplanade, Williamstown
PICCOLO ONE
Great little hole in the wall coffee spot, tucked down a laneway off the main drag. Head here for a quick caffeine fix and a bit of friendly banter.
2/12 Douglas Pde, Williamstown
PEACHY KEEN
A fun and laid-back pop-up bar from the team behind Lay Low in Seddon. Great cocktails and beer.
82-84 Ferguson St, Williamstown
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CANDIED BAKERY
Head here for perfectly layered croissants, magnificent lamingtons and organic breads.
81A Hudsons Rd, Spotswood
TWO BIRDS BREWERY
A great local and female-owned brewery where you can sit among the brewing tanks, trying some really interesting beers and having a bite to eat. Really knowledgeable staff who love having a chat.
136 Hall St, Spotswood
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