Ninis Hawthorn

Ninis sits on Burwood Road in Hawthorn, a leafy, established inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne. A much-loved restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, flavour-packed cooking and good drinks — the kind of warm, characterful spot that's become a genuine local favourite for a relaxed meal or a special night out.

The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming setting in a convenient Hawthorn location, ideal for a special dinner, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out. A quality restaurant that's nailed both its cooking and its warm atmosphere really stands out, and Ninis has clearly won over a loyal following in the inner east.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 280 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Hawthorn.