Estelle

Modern Mod-Oz brilliance right on Northcote’s High Street. Estelle anchors the strip with serious culinary chops—but zero pretension. Drop in for a quick glass and a few pristine plates, or strap in for the full seasonal tasting menu. Those tracking Melbourne's elite dining circuit always recommend scoring a seat at the open kitchen bar. Grab a stool. Watch the brigade de cuisine work with absolute, hypnotic calm. Flawless mise en place. The plates coming off the pass are knockout—think exquisitely cooked fish with shattering crispy skin, capped off by theatrical liquid nitrogen ice cream. Vibrant. Warm. Anchored by hyper-attentive hospitality. Whether it's a casual evening sip or a full-blown celebration, this local bistro delivers.