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Beau Monde International 9841 9744, , 934 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster

Bhoj (03) 9846 7799, , Level 2 Shop 14,, 114 James St, Templestowe - Tucked away behind a shopping centre in Templestowe Bhoj has held the reputation for being one of Melbourne's great Indian restaurants for many years.

Brunelli Restaurant 9816 3666, , 87 High St, Doncaster

Carlucci's of Templestowe (03) 9846 7963, 134 James St, Templestowe - Hailed by some as the Brunetti's of the suburbs, the counter bulges with an A-Z of sweet temptations.

Casavini (03) 9848 6767, 9 Mitchells St, Doncaster East - A big restaurant popular with the Italian community for special occasions and for parties.

Eastern Court (03) 9846 3077, , 123-125 James St, Templestowe - Eastern court in the Templestowe Village shopping centre serves Cantonese and yum cha in a pleasant environment.

Golden Dragon Palace 9852 4086, 363 Manningham Rd, Templestowe Lower - Another lush Cantonese Restaurant in the Chinese region that reaches from Doncaster to Springvale Rd

Happy Cook 9894 1663, 156 Springvale Rd, Nunawading

Harry's Cafe And Deli 9846 1926, 21 Anderson St, Templestowe

Leelavadee 8822 3720, , 1/110 James St, Templestowe

Malaysian Kitchen 9078 4590, , 910-912 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster East

Mangia Bevi 9850 1111, , 6 Macedon Road, Templestowe Lower

Pizza Espresso 9852 2333, 17 Macedon Rd, Templestowe Lower - All ingredients are fresh, the crust is crisp and the toppings are well-balanced combinations of flavours. Very popular.

Plume Chinese Restaurant 9840 1122, 546 Doncastor Rd, Doncaster - There's something exotic about Plume. Perhaps it is arriving in darkness to a trail of fairy lights and an award winning building with a warm glow and classic lines.

Punjabi Masala 9877 4052, , 2-6 Market Street, Nunawading

Sansis Greek House Tavern (03) 9840 2158, , 11-13 Victoria St, Doncaster - Andrew Sansis is very proud of his non-traditional Greek cooking.

Straits Cafe 9848 1605, 694 Doncastor Rd, Doncaster - This little shopfront cafe produces classic Malaysian dishes from a small well-cooked menu.

Taipan 9841 9977, 237 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East - A large well set-up restaurant with an immediate greeting from the cash desk at the door. Knowledge and money have been invested in this restaurant.

Taj Agra 9840 1757, 34 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East

Tao's (03) 9852 0777, , 201 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen

Templestowe Hotel Restaurant (03) 9850 4866, 23 Parker St, Templestowe

Templestowe Living Room 9846 6158, , 19 Anderson St, Templestowe

Tender Trap 9842 3466, Shop 2, 266 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East

Urban Retreat Cafe Lounge Bar (03) 9848 1195, 910 - 912 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster East

Vibrante Restaurant & Bar (03) 9846 6222, , 133 James Street, Templestowe