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Rococo Hawthorn
$$$$•Italian•4.7(1,322)Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.The Elgin
$$$$•Pub•4.5(22)Built in 1929, the Elgin has always been a popular watering hole to meet with friends and work colleagues and to celebrate special occasions. Renowned throughout the years for quality food, beverage and most importantly friendly service, we pride ourselves on ensuring that every customer leaves the Elgin having had a happy and pleasurable visit.
On the ground floor we have our sports bar with TAB & Keno facilities which then flows down into our dining area. Our bar is well known for showing all live sports with surround sound creating an exciting feel for all followers whether you are on your own or with friends.
On the second level we have a rooftop deck. This area is half undercover and boasts breathtaking city views, festoon lighting, booth seating and a comfortable all weather rooftop bar.
September will see the next iteration of the Elgin come to life with an all-weather atrium, balcony and kids room.
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- JJamesSunshine Coast •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoConsidered to be my best local dining experience on Glenferrie.More infoMotor$$$$• Wine Bar• Hawthorn•4.7
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- SShihokoGoldMelbourne •4 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 30, 2025Tuesday trivia by Midweek events fantastic! (not too difficult, achievable questions) Food was reasonable, efficient service, great happy hour specials and attentive wait staff (almost lost my phone but kindly pointed out on leaving!)More infoThe Kilburn$$$$• Beer Garden• Hawthorn•4.1
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Hawthorn include Rococo Hawthorn, Izakaya Jiro and The Morang
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Hawthorn are Rococo Hawthorn, The Morang and Izakaya Jiro
Bottomless brunch in Hawthorn is available at Rococo Hawthorn, The Elgin and The Morang
The most romantic restaurant in Hawthorn is Rococo Hawthorn