Restaurant
Freddies Kitchen
503A Station St, Carrum VIC 3197, Australia
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503A Station St, Carrum VIC 3197, Australia
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Freddies Kitchen delivers hearty Italian plates and bistro comfort in a relaxed Carrum space lined with vintage collectibles. Regulars rely on the kitchen for hand-rolled gnocchi, stone-baked pizzas, and Moreton Bay bug pasta, whether settling inside among antique suitcases or stepping out back beneath the mature olive trees in the leafy courtyard. Weeknights revolve around high-value steak and parma specials, while weekends start with shakshuka and fresh-squeezed orange and ginger juice. Large family tables and walk-in groups are accommodated with ease, right down to late-night bowls of prawn linguine and slices of rocky road to take home.
- Olive Tree Courtyard: A secluded rear courtyard set with mature olive trees and a water feature provides open-air seating away from Station Street.
- Steak and Parma Specials: Generous weeknight parma and half-price steak specials offer dependable bistro comfort alongside everyday Italian mains.
- Effortless Group Hospitality: Staff readily shuffle tables to seat unbooked groups and large family gatherings without fuss across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
What's On at Freddies Kitchen
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Reasons to Choose Freddies Kitchen
Why locals and visitors make Freddies Kitchen their regular dining destination
Hearty Italian and Bistro Favorites All Day
From crispy pork belly pizza specials and Moreton Bay bug pasta to classic parmas and steaks, the kitchen serves generous, well-crafted bistro and Italian classics across all meal services.
It’s casual dining done perfectly — great food, great service and great vibes every time.
Peter Dutton High-Value Weeknight Specials
Scheduled weeknight offerings like Wednesday steak nights deliver substantial meals and high quality at accessible neighborhood prices.
Food was great at reasonable prices.
Derek Timbrell Hospitality That Feels Like Family
Guests are greeted by name and treated with personal care, creating a welcoming and relaxed family environment from the moment they step through the door.
The staff are warm, friendly and genuinely make you feel like part of the family the moment you walk in.
Peter Dutton Genuine Attentiveness and Care
Staff proactively go out of their way to assist guests with mobility needs and custom cooking preferences without prompting.
She honestly went above and beyond to look after us and was hospitable, friendly and so kind.
Olanda Mossad Effortless Group Accommodations
The venue effortlessly accommodates large group bookings, spontaneous weekend walk-ins, and motorcycle clubs with warmth and flexibility.
They are so accommodating if we arrive with a few people or a group of 30+.
Tennille Kent Gatherings in the Garden Courtyard
Guests can gather across varied spaces, including street seating or out back under mature olive trees beside a relaxing water feature.
There is lots of seating inside and outside, either on the street or out the back in a beautiful courtyard.
Sam Keir
Most popular items
Customer-favourite Italian classics, steaks, and brunch specialties
Steak
The steak was cooked to perfection — truly, a chef’s kiss and a twist of the moustache. Highly recommended.
Rory Garland Pizza
It has fabulous pizza, and the meals I saw coming out are making me come back and try the whole menu
Patrick Walsh Mushroom Medley
I ordered the mushroom medley and it was divine. The was go as far to start it is the best I've had.
Tara Pryde Gnocchi
Gnocchi was superb and the pizza was awesome.
Derek Timbrell
Other favorites
Sweets, handcrafted cocktails, and cafe favourites
Butterscotch Pancakes
We got the Butterscotch Pancakes, and the Mushroom Medley. Tasted great, fruit was fresh and sweet.
Maeve YouTube New York cheesecake
We finished off with a New York cheesecake. It was an individual serve, tasted fresh and light.
Nina Kempinger rocky road
To top it off thus place has the BEST rocky road by far, you can't help but buy extra to take home.
Tennille Kent passionfruit & white chocolate martini
Thank you for making the best passionfruit & white chocolate martini’s!
Kristee
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful service moments and personal hospitality details experienced by guests at Freddie's Kitchen.
Proactive Steak Temperature Care
When dining near closing time with split preferences on steak doneness, staff noticed unprompted, consulted the kitchen, and had one portion cooked further to ensure both meals matched expectations.
Personal Entrance Mobility Assistance
Staff members meet guests facing mobility challenges right at the entrance, offering an arm to escort and seat them safely before recommending daily menu specials.
Tailored Celebration Dietary Coordination
Front-of-house staff coordinate smooth group events such as 30th birthday celebrations by tailoring service and accommodating diverse group dietary requirements without friction.
Flexible Large Walk-in Accommodation
Whether accommodating surprise walk-in parties of 10 or club groups of 30 or more, staff reconfigure seating dynamically so groups can dine together without reservations.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on bookings, payment, and specials for your visit
Book Ahead for Peak Weekend Breakfast
Weekend mornings get very busy, so reserve in advance if you want to avoid waits during peak breakfast hours.
Plan Payment for Group Dining
The restaurant does not split bills for tables, so arrange payment within your group beforehand.
Take Advantage of Weeknight Specials
Catch Wednesday Steak Night or regular Parma Night for hearty meals at substantial value.
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