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La Bohemia

497 Princes Hwy, Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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497 Princes Hwy, Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia

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+61 401 783 003
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Bohemia

Tucked into a quiet Noble Park shopping strip, this spot dishes up honest Chilean comfort food cooked to order. The pace is deliberately unhurried, giving you time to sink into a cold Austral beer or a zesty pisco sour under colourful murals. Regulars point first-timers toward the golden beef empanadas and hearty pastel de choclo, baked with savoury mince and sweet corn crust. Massive churrasco sandwiches arrive on warm, toasted buns alongside house-made chilli and fresh pebre sauce.

  • Authentic Chilean Specialties: Generous beef and cheese empanadas, classic pastel de choclo, and loaded steak sandwiches prepared to traditional recipes.
  • Cooked-to-Order Pace: Dishes are prepared fresh to order, rewarding a slower pace with steaming, flavour-packed comfort.
  • House-Made Chilli & Salsas: Sandwiches and savoury bites come alive with the kitchen's signature hot chilli and vibrant house salsas.
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Why Dine at La Bohemia

Why diners choose Noble Park's authentic Chilean kitchen for regional classics and celebratory gatherings

  • Authentic Chilean Dishes and Hearty Sandwiches

    La Bohemia prepares regional Chilean classics including corn-topped pastel de choclo, hearty empanadas, and steak churrasco sandwiches made with generous fillings.

    Their pastel de choclo is hearty like a warm hug. Empanadas and sandwiches (Bohemia Churrasco) are really tasty too.

    Sze-Ning Chuah

  • Traditional South American Beers and Pisco Sours

    Guests can pair their meals with specialty Chilean beverages such as freshly shaken pisco sours, traditional South American beers, and mote con huesillo.

    The pisco sour was extremely refreshing.

    Pearl Davies

  • Nostalgic Connection to South American Culture

    Generations of diners and homesick visitors return for an intimate atmosphere that evokes the warmth, traditional music, and comfort of Chile.

    The service and the friendly nature of all staff and people took us back straight to south America.

    Priya G

  • Made-to-Order Quality Worth the Deliberate Wait

    Diners embrace the deliberate kitchen pace because every order is prepared from scratch with meticulous care and served piping hot.

    Food does take a bit of time but that does not matter at all as it is worth the wait.

    Frank T

  • Attentive Setting for Meaningful Celebrations

    Warm hosts cater readily to private gatherings, milestone celebrations, and family groups with thoughtful dietary care and welcoming service.

    Owners Catalina and Ricardo along with their staff made our evening truly special.

    Oscar Barrera

  • Trusted Destination to Host Visiting Friends

    Regular patrons frequently bring visiting out-of-town relatives and friends to share a welcoming cultural dining experience.

    Every time I have friends or family visiting, it’s the first place I take them. We always leave happy!

    Gabriela Del valle

Authentic homemade favourites that anchor the cafe's traditional menu

  • Empanadas

    Hands down the best empanadas we have ever had.

    Priya G

  • Pastel de Choclo

    Their pastel de choclo is hearty like a warm hug.

    Sze-Ning Chuah

  • Churrasco

    The Churrasco steak sandwich here is brilliant, and don't forget to ask for their home made chilli sauce!

    Danny Eks

  • Completo

    Our favourites are the churrascos, completos and the desserts are too good to turn away.

    Flavia

Other favorites

Refreshing traditional beverages and handmade desserts to complement your meal

  • Pisco Sour

    The pisco sour was extremely refreshing.

    Pearl Davies

  • Chilean Beer

    We’ve ordered Chilean beer and soft drink to start with and I must say I love the beer.

    Bo Cui

  • Mote Con Huesillo

    I recommend getting the Churasco, Completo and Mote Con Huesillo.

    Julio Salas-Miles

  • Pineapple Cake

    The other dessert i ordered was the pineapple cake, now OMG! I swear that it was the most delicious tasting cake i have EVER eaten!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kimberley

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and distinct culinary touches at La Bohemia

  • House-Made Chilli Sauce Upon Request

    Guests seeking heat can request house-made chilli sauce, with attentive staff proactively offering and serving the spicy accompaniment alongside dishes.

  • Bespoke Event Hosting and Floral Arrangements

    For private celebrations like wedding receptions, owners Catalina and Ricardo personally assist with planning and provide simple, tasteful table decorations and flower arrangements.

  • Attentive Family and Child Hospitality

    When dining with small children, service staff anticipate family needs and offer helpful assistance before parents even need to ask.

  • Personalised Cocktail Craft and Cuisine Guidance

    Staff and hosts like Richi share traditional Chilean hospitality, preparing refreshing Pisco sours and offering dish recommendations tailored for newcomers to the cuisine.

Before you head over

Helpful tips to make the most of your visit to La Bohemia

  • Allow Time for Made-to-Order Dishes

    Dishes are prepared fresh to order, meaning food can take a bit longer to arrive. Settle in with a Chilean beer, soft drink, or Pisco Sour while you wait.

  • Request House Chilli and Salsa Upfront

    House-made hot sauce and salsa aren't automatically included on every plate. Be sure to specifically ask your server if you want extra spice with your sandwiches or empanadas.

  • Book Ahead for Lunch or Dinner

    The dining room is cosy and fills up quickly, operating across limited weekly opening hours. Reserving a table in advance ensures you secure a spot.

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