Cuisine: Turkish
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 555 Sydney Rd Brunswick VIC 3056
Owned & operated by the same family since 1978, Alasya Turkish Restaurant Brunswick, has strived to reflect the rich & varied number of Turkish dishes in its menu. Specialising in delicious home-made dips, terrific vegetarian & non-vegetarian finger food, traditional lamb, chicken fillet kebabs & wood oven bakery products, this restaurant has a strong loyal following. Over the years they have expanded their range of dishes to mirror the broad & flavoursome variety of foods found in Turkey.

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 86 Station St Fairfield VIC 3078
Situated in the business center of Fairfield, Alfio’s Caffé offers a friendly & relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch in casual café setting of a day, & in the evening Alfio’s offers an intimate ambience exuded by mood lighting, linen napkins & candles. Hosts Antone & Chafic offer fantastic service & are always on hand to make you laugh & to ensure you feel right at home. “The Works Breakfast” is great for $18 & their daily lunch specials, include fresh pasta & a glass of wine!

Cuisine: Thai
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 46 Lygon St East Brunswick VIC 3057
Brown Sugar Thai Restaurant is situated in Lygon Street Brunswick, away from the hustle & bustle of Carlton. The smart & colorful décor is inviting, lit with candles & soft music to enhance the atmosphere. Only the freshest of ingredients are used & many recipes have been handed down through the family who created & prepared these dishes for the Royal Palace in Bangkok. Fantastic prices for such supreme quality food! The service & flavours align with Traditional Thai, friendly & unobtrusive.

Cuisine: European & Mod Australian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 399a High St Northcote VIC 3070
Fat Cat Bar & Bistro is a charming establishment on High Street which immediately presents an uncontrived homeliness; a friendly, warm & family-like feeling once stepping inside, like meeting an old friend. Owners Carl & Trudi Jones offer their years of expertise from living throughout Europe & the UK, & with Welshman Carl's 20 years as a chef, you can be assured of an evening of decadence. The relaxed ambience spreads throughout the entire restaurant from the rustic décor to the open log fire.

Cuisine: Indian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 115 Station St Fairfield VIC 3078
Himalayas Indian Restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in Fairfield. Serving deeply flavoursome Indian cuisine specially selected from treasured recipe secrets passed throughout the generations. Himalayas chefs delicately infuse herbs and spices to delight the palates of the most discerning diner. Be tempted by aromatic curries & an eclectic array of zesty dishes to tantalise your tastebuds. From mild to hot or from the dry to curried, our chefs will provide a unique dining journey.

Cuisine: Modern Australian/Steakhouse
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 250 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe VIC 3079
The Ivanhoe Tavern is situated in Upper Heidelberg Road & has been an icon of the Ivanhoe district since 1966. Emilio, the new owner is continuing the tradition of providing wholesome & traditional meals, specialising in tender steaks; however he is now expanding the menu to include sumptuous seafoods & fresh vegetarian fare. For something a little different try Emilio’s unique chevaps (skinless homemade sausages). All meat produce used is organic & there is also a selection of organic wines.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 304 Keilor Rd Essendon VIC 3041
Laziza presents a welcoming gleam of exotic class and comfort, a passion for food, relaxation and entertainment. The décor modern and sleek with white ethnic murals that are stretched across the walls, adorned with homely middle eastern authenticity. The menu presents traditional middle eastern cuisine served with a modern perspective, with help from an international chef from Lebanon. Recommended specialty Samkeh Hara (chilli fish) - baked fish fillets laid on top of a bed of rice.

Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 338 High St Northcote VIC 3070
Sigiri, on High Street Northcote is one of the few authentic Sri Lankan restaurants in Melbourne & is highly popular throughout the community. Sigiri offers a diverse & creative menu infused with many delightful aromas, passed through the centuries, with culinary influences from the Portugese, Dutch, English, South Indian & Malay. The flavoursome curries are packed full of zesty flavours & roasted spices. This family run restaurant exudes a cosy & warm ambience with a friendly welcome for all.

Cuisine: Australian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 133 Miller Street Thornbury VIC

Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 150 Station St Fairfield VIC 3078

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