Chef’s guide to: Elsternwick

NATHAN Scarfo, head chef at Southbank’s Tutto Bene, explains his favourite places to eat in Elsternwick.

One of the cocktails at Antique Bar in Elsternwick. Picture: Nathan Dyer

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NATHAN Scarfo, head chef at Southbank’s Tutto Bene, explains his favourite places to eat in Elsternwick.

ANTIQUE BAR

This bar is just awesome. It’s tucked away, surprisingly big yet still intimate. They seem to always be open when I finish work, and with my drink of choice: an Old Fashioned with rye. 218 Glen Huntly Rd

 

Breakfast options at Glover’s Station. Picture: Nicole Cleary

GLOVER’S STATION

This restored Tudor-fronted cafe elevates breakfast with their farmhouse approach. Just thinking about their pulled Otway pork eggs benedict gets my body moving out the door.

258 Glen Eira Rd

 

ONE SQUARE ESPRESSO

Is there anything better than walking up to a hole in the wall to get your coffee? When the staff remember your preferences it just makes my day.

272 Glen Huntly Rd

 

Some of the choices at Hanoi Hannah. Picture: ANDREW TAUBER

HANOI HANNAH

An amazing, fresh take away menu, and super prompt service. Rice paper rolls are great, or settle in to a table for a classic pho and beer.

267 Glen Huntly Rd

 

CHANGZ CANTEEN

Can’t go past the double cheeseburger where it’s all about perfecting the basic combo: beef, bun, cheese, pickle and sauce. Not a green leaf in sight.

256 Glen Eira Rd

 

Layered eggplant and spiced lamb at Arabesque restaurant in Elsternwick.

ARABESQUE

Their meze or banquet is how I like to eat when with friends: a selection of small dishes and the variety of flavours has something for everyone.

1/1-3 Carre St

 

Nathan Scarfo at Hanoi Hannah. Picture: ANDREW TAUBER

Tutto Bene is an award-winning risotteria at Southgate, Southbank. tuttobene.com.au