Best places to eat and drink in Chadstone
From a cult pastry shop, an authentic Greek eatery and hotel restaurant run by Scott Pickett — these are the best places to eat in Chadstone.
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From a cult pastry shop, an authentic Greek eatery and hotel restaurant run by Scott Pickett — these are the best places to eat and drink in Chadstone according to Koko Black head chocolatier Remco Brigou.
Black Star Pastry
The cult pastry shop that’s famous for its strawberry watermelon cake (also known as
“the world’s most Instagrammed cake”) is a new to Chadstone. Along with its sweet treats, the store also serves savoury pastries and coffee. This one is hard to miss, just look for a huge metal halo with a bunch of jumbled letters. I recently discovered their black sesame cheesecake which is absolutely delicious. It’s sweet and salty balance creates the perfect umami experience from the sesame and miso.
Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Rd
Kalimera Souvlaki Art
A fantastic Greek spot in the heart of Oakleigh filled with authentic food ranging from souvlakis to dips and salads. The interior is cosy and features exposed brick walls and colourful recycled wood, making for a wonderful place to bring the family. Kalimera Souvlaki Art has Melbourne’s best souvlakis.
43 Chester St, Oakleigh
Riserva Wine
Riserva is across the road from Central Park and is a beautiful place to enjoy quality European food and wine. The menu is simple and full of flavour with constantly changing dishes to share with family or friends. The service is also great, with a passionate team of staff who really know how to seamlessly match wine with each plate. I enjoy Riserva for a glass of champagne and selection of small plates such as the beetroot ravioli filled with goats cheese, burnt butter, sage and hazelnut — it is a standout for me.
395 Wattletree Rd, Malvern East
Nikos Oakleigh
This is a traditional spot renowned for its sweet Greek pastries and specialty cakes. I am always impressed by the team’s quality and service. The venue is always bustling, whether you’re there to pick up a cake or to sit down and have a coffee and pastry. I enjoy Bougatsa — a Greek pastry filled with velvety custard cream which is served warm with icing sugar. If you’re looking for a celebratory cake, Nikos has you covered.
25 Portman St, Oakleigh
Pastore
Found on the ground floor of Hotel Chadstone, Pastore combines Italian cuisine with an Australian touch. Opened by restaurateur Scott Pickett, the menu has a strong focus on wood-fired cooking and handmade pasta. The wine list is filled with an abundance of Italian varietals from local producers. Its location is prime for those staying at the hotel or shopping at Chadstone. My go-to is the pansotti with burnt butter, sage and macadamia.
1341 Dandenong Rd
Master Lanzhou
This restaurant is known for its simple beef noodle bowls, inspired by the streets of Lanzhou in northwest China. All noodles are made in-house and combined with authentic Chinese beef broth and signature chilli oil. This is slow food served fast — each bowl takes 28 hours to create but is served in as little as five minutes. For those wanting a little chilli kick, I’d go for the spicy beef noodles. Master Lanzhou also has a range of vegetarian options. This one is great for a quick meal when you’re shopping on the go.
1341 Dandenong Rd
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