Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Northern Suburbs

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Northern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nuzza

4.8

4.8 (217)

$41 to $100

Italian

Darraweit Guim

About the restaurant

Nuzza is a modern Italian restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Kilmore, created by locals Xav and his partner Brigid in honour of family and tradition. Our kitchen celebrates authentic Italian dining with a contemporary twist, focusing on fresh house-made pasta and seasonal produce.

Proudly sourcing from local producers, Nuzza highlights the best of the region, paired with a curated wine list showcasing outstanding Victorian vineyards. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a relaxed night out, or a place to celebrate with friends, Nuzza offers warm hospitality, elegant interiors, and a welcoming atmosphere right on Sydney Street, Kilmore.

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JENNIFER

Dined on 8 Sept 2026

Lovely restaurant in the heart of Kilmore township which provides a warm and inviting ambience and really tasty dishes. Service was fantastic!

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4.8

4.8 (110)

$41 to $100

Turkish

Niddrie

About the restaurant

Fides Bar and Grill is a family-owned Turkish restaurant located in the heart of Niddrie on Keilor Road. Specializing in skewered charcoal-grilled meats, mezes, and lahmacun, the restaurant offers a menu that highlights traditional Turkish flavors.
Fides features a connecting wine bar that offers a selection of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean wines. Guests can enjoy a variety of grilled meat platters alongside cocktails and other drinks, making it an inviting destination for dining.

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Janice

Dined on 10 Sept 2026

We really enjoyed our meal. The dips are delicious and I appreciate that there is gluten free pita bread available. I had the chicken skewers which were delicious. Beautifully cooked, tender and tasty. I enjoyed the two dips I had to compensate for not being able to eat the rice, which is not gluten free.

L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

4.7

4.7 (682)

$40 and under

Italian

Ivanhoe

About the restaurant

Our name encompasses our philosophy on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

We take great care in preparing authentic regional Italian cuisine using only quality, fresh and seasonal produce.

Our mission is to produce high quality artisan style food that has been carefully crafted and perfected, using time honoured methods.

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RuthGold

Dined 7 days ago

Our favourite local restaurant. Always delicious food combined with friendly, helpful staff.,

The Victoria Woodend

4.7

4.7 (896)

$40 and under

Pub

Gisborne

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Victoria Hotel, Woodend! We offer a friendly and generous service at The Victoria where we value your visit as much as we value sourcing and preparing quality food and drinks. We love local! The Victoria’s menus reflect our regional bias, and deliver delicious meals whatever your particular tastes or dietary requirements. Enjoy our double sided fire places or in the warmer months our dog friendly blue-stone courtyard!

The bistro menu features a staple of great steaks, parmas, schnitzel, burgers, pizzas and a barramundi fish and chips, plus many daily specials a list of eight to 10 house-made desserts, as well as a nutritious $14 menu for under-12s. Every day, we offer at least 4 vegetarian options and vegan dishes. Our wine lists boasting over 70% regional wines from our cool climate vineyards within the Macedon Ranges and surrounds.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely old style pub with great service. Our meals were served quickly with super friendly staff. Warm fireplaces great decor we really loved it. A pleasant surprise.

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Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery

4.7

4.7 (355)

$40 and under

Australian

Lancefield

About the restaurant

Lost Watering Hole, The Lancefield Brewery was born from a tiny idea two mates from Lancefield had one day whilst having a beer… “Let’s open a brewery!” They never expected that one day, several years later, Lost Watering Hole, The Lancefield Brewery would become the special place it is today. It all began in 1888, when Henry Lindsay bought the former flour mill in Lancefield and converted it into a brewery (God bless him…). Lindsay trademarked the name ‘The Trent Brewery’ and began producing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. In the years that followed, the brewery changed hands many times, continuing to trade until early 1898, when it seems both the building and equipment were put up for auction, although it did not find a buyer. Sadly, a mysterious fire gutted the building the night after the auction, signalling its closure. Gladly, our brewery is lost no more… Today, we are proud to welcome you and your friends to Lancefield’s brewery, Lost Watering Hole.

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Darren

Dined on 25 Sept 2026

Great food and great beer, the staff are fabulous and we love a nice, relaxing lunch. We have been there many times and will get there many more times in the future.

SHOP225

4.7

4.7 (171)

$40 and under

Italian

Pascoe Vale

About the restaurant

SHOP225 is an award-winning Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Melbourne founded by Lorenzo Tron and Roberto Davoli with one simple mission: **Food for Everyone**.

Built on the belief that nobody should miss out on sharing a meal because of dietary requirements, SHOP225 has become a leader in inclusive dining, catering for coeliac, vegan, vegetarian, halal and dairy-free guests without compromising authenticity or quality.

As Australia's first pizzeria accredited by Coeliac Australia, SHOP225 has developed dedicated preparation areas, strict procedures and house-made products to create a trusted dining destination for guests with dietary requirements.

Named **Best Pizza in Australia**, ranked **#7 in Asia-Pacific**, awarded **Best Pasta in Asia-Pacific 2026**, recognised among the **Top 50 Pizzerias in the World (#42)**, and Australia's first **Slow Food accredited pizzeria**, SHOP225 proves that world-class food can truly be for everyone.

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Kaoru

Dined 4 days ago

They perfectly accommodated our combined dietary requirements − gluten-free (me), no garlic or onions, and vegetarian (my hubby). We absolutely enjoyed the experience of sharing all our dishes − pizza, pasta and salad. Next time though, we look forward to ordering something separately − GF pizza with some meat! for me and award-winning pizza (with normal base) for my hubby! We also witnessed their staff perfectly dealing with a difficult customer who misread the menu and didn't want what he had ordered (not for any dietary reasons). The staff was very respectful and simply offered to replace with what this customer wanted. We were very impressed!

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Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

4.6

4.6 (2163)

$40 and under

Café

Yarrambat

About the restaurant

We are fully licensed Cafe and offer indoor table service and outside takeaway dining. Enjoy views of our garden and lakeside setting along with resident ducks, turtles and kangaroos!
Celebration Cakes
We do not allow cakes to be brought in, however we can make one for you with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Just call us on 9436 3210.
About Us
Located within the iconic Rivers of Yarrambat Lifestyle Centre, we are known locally and regionally for our truly unique offer. Expect quality food, friendly service, health inspired dishes and home grown produce from our kitchen garden. Star dishes include our posh cheese, Berry crepes and Belgian lemon teacake.
Dietary
We cater for vegetarian, gluten free, vegan and dairy free diets.

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Tina

Dined 1 day ago

Great service great food. Recommend the passion fruit sponge. Great coffee

Semosh Mum's Kitchen - Essendon

4.6

4.6 (25)

$40 and under

Mediterranean

Niddrie

About the restaurant

Bringing the authentic flavors of Mum's kitchen to your table with fresh, quality Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. At Semosh Mum's Kitchen, food is more than a meal – it's a connection to family, heritage, and home.

Inspired by traditional home cooking, every dish is carefully prepared daily using the freshest ingredients. From hearty slow-simmered stews to vibrant salads, our kitchen delivers the warmth and passion of Mediterranean flavors.

Located in Essendon, we're dedicated to sharing Mum's cherished recipes with you. Whether you're craving something comforting or fresh, Semosh Mum's Kitchen makes you feel right at home with every plate.

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Rose

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food and fantastic service, always consistent

Watsonia RSL

4.5

4.5 (364)

$40 and under

Australian

Watsonia

About the restaurant

One of the best RSL Clubs in Victoria, located only 16 kilometers north of Melbourne and only minutes away from Watsonia Railway Station, Public Transport Buses and Greensborough Shopping Centre with a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your outing.

Our Club is open from 9.00 am every day and serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week. We also have a Courtesy Bus service within a 5km radius of our venue to pick you up and take you home and over 140 car parks directly outside our front door.

FACILITIES
The Watsonia RSL offers the ultimate experience in entertainment, dining , functions and hospitality.

Spread over two levels our facilities include bars, sports bar, bistro, lounge, a large private function room area, cafe, as well as a children’s indoor playground.

We also have, TAB Kiosk’s, Club Keno, Fox Sports, Sky Channel and Sportspick!

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James

Dined on 17 Sept 2026

As a senior the food was plentiful and tasted delicious. It was reasonably priced. Alas our deserts took longer than anticipated, but a staff member was able to rectify the issue. The upstairs venue has been renovated well.

Highlands Hotel

4.4

4.4 (427)

$41 to $100

All you can eat/Buffet

Craigieburn

About the restaurant

With open floor plan, European styling and a touch of the orient, Highlands International Bistro in Craigieburn is the perfect venue for a family, casual or corporate together ; while cosy corners provide a private dining experience. We offer a variety of Soups, Antipasto Selection, Seafood Bar, Mediterranean Dishes, Roast Carvery inc Pork, Asian Inspired Cuisine, Indian Curry Dishes, Roasted & Steamed Seasonable Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pasta, Gourmet Pizzas, Kids Variety & Extensive Dessert Bar.

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Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

Very pleasant lunch, food.was delicious and plentiful. Wonderful desserts too. Never had to wait for table ro be cleared during, lovely service.

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