Chapel Street Precinct is excited to announce the finalists in the Restaurant Category for the 2022 Chapel Champion Awards. Cast your votes below by 12 noon Monday 16 May (you can only vote once per category, per single email address, so make those votes count).
Winners will be announced week commencing 23 May 2022.
The vibe of the place resembles that of an authentic South East Asian food hall, and there’s a good reason for that. Chris, the owner, spent three years trekking through Asia ‘researching’ to capture the vibe and bring it back to Melbourne, and he nailed it. Amazing shareable meals, great beer and wine along with a casual but cool vibe makes it the perfect dinner spot.
Got a burger craving you’re trying to kick? Look no further than Betty’s Burgers and Concrete Co. Where juicy patties, perfectly melted cheese and tasty sauces reign supreme. A simple but tasty menu, our pick is Betty’s Classic with a side of french fries and sriracha mayo. Oh, and if you were wondering what ‘concrete’ refers to, only a rich and creamy custard ice-cream that Betty likes to whip up in her spare time. We suggest the Cookie Butter; vanilla frozen custard, crumbed Biscoff cookies, cookie butter and cinnamon sugar. You can thank us later.
Whether you’re a clean eater, healthy-ish or just listen to your body, Yeah Boy are in Windsor seven days a week with nourishing food for the everyday eater. Feel good food that caters to every type of hungry body; all eaters are welcome at Yeah Boy.
Who knew fish bars were a thing?! Tommy Ruff serves up seafood goodness to the people of Chapel Street and boy do we love him for it. Tommy Ruff is a commitment to unique flavours and an affordable seafood experience from a family entrenched in a world of fishing. Try their famous chef’s platter and we promise you’ll never turn back.
Home to literally the best lasagna you will ever eat. Yes. Better than nonna’s. Inspired by the traditional recipe, but with a modern twist, Lasagna Lab brings a piece of Italy to Chapel. Huge portion sizes mean you get loads of the good stuff, often with some to takeaway and have for lunch the next day. They’re also keeping the environment in mind, without scrapping on quality.
A longtime favourite for dumplings and yum cha on Chapel Street, Oriental Teahouse is both traditional teahouse and buzzing Chinese restaurant, where friends and family come together to sip on tea and dine on their favourite Chinese dishes.
Chapel Street’s first pizza shop, Topelz has been serving the Melbourne public and the Chapel Street faithful since 1969. They specialise in modern Australian and Italian cuisine (the house specialty is Steak, Pizza and Pasta), with plenty of Mediterranean.
Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Chapel Street institution currently celebrating 22 years at the colourful end of Chapel Street. Styled after a Kraków cellar bar, Borsch is a romantic Bohemian enclave, the home of the Green Faery, an ode to a hazy and debauched bygone world. They specialise in Polish vodka (with over 200 kinds on offer), vodka-centric interpretations of classic and modern cocktails, authentic wormwood absinthe, Eastern European beers, contemporary Polish dishes and late night fun times.
Pizza, wine, beer and a seat at one of the best spots on Greville Street. Sound like the perfect dining spot? It’s exactly what you’ll get from Ladro TAP Prahran. Stop by with a big group, or a cute date, either way you’re sure to have a great time before you head off for your evening adventures on Chaps.
New Wind serve Vietnamese and South East Asian food with family recipe’s by Chef Tom Tran. A favourite local eatery on Chapel Street since 2001. Sit in their outdoor beer garden or get cosy indoors whilst sipping on one of their Asian inspired cocktails to accompany your meal.
A Chapel Street classic that exudes charm. Caffe e Cucina has withstood the test of time with classic attentive service, old school appeal and waiters with that Italian flare we all love so much. Yes, the food is a knockout, but it’s the charm that’ll win you over. This place has seen celebrities like Natalie Imbruglia, Eric Bana, Kylie Minogue, David Beckham, Novac Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Beyoncé walk through it’s doors!
Imbuing the sophisticated yet seductive vibe of modern Italy, Tipico brings added European flair to the ever-growing dining playground along Windsor’s High Street, treating Melburnians with classic Italian flavours made with Australian ingredients. A ‘untypical, typical Italian restaurant’, Tipico is a venue that embraces art and design but maintains a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant vibe. Allowing guests to drop in for aperitivo, or linger longer for a meal, the menu is perfectly varied to suit any occasion.
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