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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Eastern Suburbs

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Eastern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Holy Basil Thai restaurant
4.9
4.9 (902)
$41 to $100
Thai
Croydon
About the restaurant

Holy Basil in Croydon Victoria has a very simple vision, to bring wholesome, delicious and exciting food to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Our dream at Holy Basil was to create an exciting diner in the Eastern suburbs where people can relax, come together, have fun and enjoy proper homemade food in a very inclusive environment.
We are proud to deliver 100% vegan and Vegetarian options at Holy Basil, use free-range eggs and source only sustainably caught seafood as well as a range of other exciting meals with 95% of the menu being gluten free.
At Holy Basil we make our own curry pastes, sauces, desserts, chilli jam, and roti.
We happily use gluten free soy and 100% pure fish sauce.
We greatly appreciate your support in choosing to dine at Holy Basil.
Chefs Duncan Robertson and Julia Robertson look forward to seeing you.

Top review
ChristinaGold
Dined 4 days ago
We enjoyed thoroughly. The ambience is great, staff friendly and meals delicious. We highly recommend.
A photo of Grazia Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1447)
$41 to $100
Italian
Glen Iris
About the restaurant
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
Top review
Stephen
Dined 6 days ago
really awesome food, staff were excellent we will definately be back
A photo of Enoteca Boccaccio restaurant
4.8
4.8 (423)
$41 to $100
Italian
Kew East
About the restaurant
One Hat – The Age Good Food Guide 2024, 2025 & 2026

Star Wine List Awards 2026 - Winner Best Italian Wine List in Australasia

Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2025 - Three Glasses

The Top 10 Hatted Italian Restaurants in Melbourne, The Age January 2024

Star Wine List Awards 2025 (Global) - Winner Best Medium Sized Wine List in the World.

Top 25 restaurants in Victoria for 2023 - Herald Sun

Star Wine List Awards 2024 (Global) - Winner Best New Wine List in the World.

Enoteca Boccaccio is an award winning restaurant from the D'Anna family. Situated above Boccaccio Continental Supermarket, it is a destination for some of Melbourne's best cheese, salumi, & an Italian/European menu from hatted head chef Nicholas Santos.

The wine list is a dynamic and ever evolving selection of our favourite wines from local and international producers. We offer BYO Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night dinner service & Friday/Saturday lunch service with $25 corkage per bottle.


Top review
Abhay
Dined 2 days ago
I love coming back to your place, this is my 5th time in last 4-5 months. I can say with confidence that it is one of best Italian in Melbourne.
A photo of A Cut Above Bar and Grill restaurant
4.7
4.7 (73)
$41 to $100
Steakhouse
Berwick
About the restaurant
A Cut Above is a restaurant in Berwick that brings sophisticated yet casual, inner city dining to the suburbs.

This incredible bar and grill is located behind the Berwick Springs Hotel with a private entry.

Check out our exciting food menus & beverage list for delicious steaks and cocktails!

We look forward to welcoming you to the restaurant.

Top review
JohnGold
Dined on May 1, 2026
A very nice meal for both my wife and myself. Express lunch menu is fantastic value. Ambiance and staff make the occasion relaxed.
A photo of DoppioZero Pizzeria & Wine Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (22)
$40 and under
Italian
Beaconsfield
About the restaurant
At DoppioZero Beaconsfield, we believe that beautiful food brings people together, while love and laughter create lasting memories. Our passion for authentic Italian cuisine and warm hospitality ensures every visit is a memorable experience worth sharing.

Top review
Sue
Dined on Apr 17, 2026
The food is always consistently good, the service is great and the atmosphere can be busy but not too loud. Great place to catch up with friends in a nice location just off the freeway in Beaconsfield. I have been 4 times in the last few months and can’t fault it.
A photo of Carlos Cantina - Blackburn restaurant
4.6
4.6 (19)
$40 and under
Tex-Mex
Blackburn
About the restaurant
Since 2011, Carlos Cantina has been the eastern suburbs' favourite Tex-Mex destination. As a local, owner-operated restaurant with three locations, we're passionate about serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine with heart.

From sizzling fajitas to classic cheesy nachos, our menu celebrates vibrant Tex-Mex tradition. Whether you dine in, take away, or order delivery, we deliver the same delicious experience that keeps you coming back.

We're more than a restaurant – we're part of the community. Our mission is simple: to be the best Tex-Mex restaurant in town, served with genuine passion and dedication.

Thank you for choosing Carlos Cantina. Let's savour great food and create lasting memories together.

Top review
Bronwyn
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely place for family dinner out. Something for everyone. Delicious margaritas too.
A photo of Steak Ministry restaurant
4.5
4.5 (903)
$101 and over
Steakhouse
Glen Waverley
About the restaurant
Steak Ministry is the definitive response to the long-unanswered cry for a steak expert in Glen Waverley. Specialising in prime cuts of meat, and using only the best methods to prepare and serve them, we are dedicated to deliver a steak experience like no other. Whether you are a lover of a tender sirloin, or a connoisseur of a seared T-bone with its pink middle, or have a taste for the marbled flavour of a ribeye or Scotch fillet, we are certain that we can deliver it to your table, done to your liking.
Top review
Gail
Dined on Apr 19, 2026
Steak was wonderful full os flavour and cooked the way we love it, we had the $198.. special enough for three people it came with salad a chips
A photo of Gunpowder Social restaurant
4.5
4.5 (32)
$41 to $100
Indian
Glen Waverley
About the restaurant
Gunpowder Social is a vibrant dining and bar experience in Glen Waverley, bringing modern flair to traditional Indian flavours. The space blends bold design with warm hospitality, featuring a stylish dining room, lively SkyBar, and relaxed terrace. The menu showcases creative takes on regional Indian dishes, crafted to be shared and savoured, while the drinks list highlights inventive cocktails and well-paired bar bites. Whether you’re gathering for a casual evening, celebrating with friends, or looking for a late-night drink, Gunpowder Social delivers a feast for all the senses in a setting that’s both contemporary and inviting.
Top review
Ivy
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
The food was the best Indian we have ever had, the Gunpowder Tiramisu was heavenly. The night we went, the service was slow and erratic. Seemed to be missing a staff member or 2. But with the service issue resolved, this would be a highly recommend place for special occasion Indian fusion dining.
A photo of Stamford Park Homestead restaurant
4.4
4.4 (610)
$41 to $100
Australian
Rowville
About the restaurant
The magnificent Stamford Park Homestead was built in 1882 by the entrepreneurial Row family as a Gentleman’s Residence. After many years of neglect, the homestead and six acres of grounds have been aesthetically restored, allowing it to once again become the ‘Jewel in Knox City’.

Stamford Parks current custodians, have waved their ‘whimsical’ magic of both design and true hospitality over the beautiful estate and it is now a stunning property serving the public for what it was originally intended – a place to gather, meet, entertain and unwind.


Top review
Denise
Dined 5 days ago
We are pleasantly surprised finding this gem only walking distance from home. The food, service and restaurant is outstanding and looking forward to visiting again soon.
A photo of Rosebank North restaurant
4.3
4.3 (500)
$40 and under
Modern European
Ringwood
About the restaurant
SITUATED IN THE HEART OF RINGWOOD NORTH LIES OUR LOVINGLY RESTORED HOMESTEAD ROSEBANK NORTH. HERE WE WELCOME YOU TO A MODERN INTERNATIONAL STYLE RESTAURANT AND BAR - SET AGAINST STUNNING PERIOD FEATURES AND IDYLLIC ROSE GARDENS. THE PERFECT PLACE TO UNWIND AND ENJOY THE LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE AND WINES THAT MAKE UP OUR SEASONAL MENU.
Top review
Debra
Dined 1 day ago
Our lunch was very fresh ,hot,& presented well. We had spaghetti marinara ,pumpkin risotto & salmon ,everyone was happy with their meals , desert lemon meringue lovely tangy lemon taste with light creamy meringue on top ,yum! Cappicino hot & strong coffee flavor. We will definitely visit again .
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