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Rococo Hawthorn

797 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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797 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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+61 3 9818 8212
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rococo Hawthorn

Rococo Hawthorn delivers classic Italian dining with the rare ease of a dedicated, full plant-based menu running alongside its traditional crowd-pleasers. Settle into the warm, bustling Glenferrie Road room over hearty plates of lasagna or crispy Calabrese pizza. Diners often point to the curated cellar bottles for a solid pour of South Australian Grenache, mopped up with warm bread dipped in olive oil.

  • Dedicated Vegan Menu: A standalone plant-based lineup offers everything from roast veg and mushroom pizza to risotto, ensuring mixed dietary groups dine without compromise.
  • Seamless Group Dining: Spacious seating and thoughtful pacing—like serving children's meals first—make large family dinners and milestone parties effortless.
  • Cellar Wine Pairings: An on-site wine cellar pairs curated specialty bottles, like South Australian Grenache, with hearty pastas and warm table bread.
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Why Diners Choose Rococo Hawthorn

Discover why diners choose Rococo Hawthorn for versatile Italian dining, celebratory group dinners, and curated wine pairings.

  • Dedicated Full Vegan Menu Alongside Classic Italian Fare

    A standalone vegan menu runs alongside traditional omnivore Italian recipes, ensuring plant-based diners enjoy full courses without compromise.

    With a full vegan menu as well as an omni one you will be spoiled for choice no matter what your dietary preferences are.

    Lyndon Walker

  • Abundant Plant-Based and Traditional Course Selection

    Extensive pasta dishes, stone-baked pizzas, and entrees satisfy hearty appetites and multi-diet tables with generous portions.

    The vegan menu was exceptional! My daughter and I had the roast veg pizza and mushroom pizza with basil and pine nuts.

    Calista Crofts

  • Seamless Group Gatherings and Family Celebrations

    Comfortable seating layouts and proactive pacing—such as serving children first—keep large family milestone dinners relaxed and effortless.

    It’s rare to find a place that handles a large group so seamlessly while being so genuinely pleasant.

    Demi Dalton

  • Comfortable Space for Large Parties

    A spacious dining floor and accommodating front-of-house team comfortably seat extended parties and celebratory gatherings.

    Great for large groups (spacious and comfortable).

    Carla Matthews

  • Dedicated Wine Cellar and Thoughtful Pairings

    An on-site wine cellar featuring specialty selections pairs with rich, comforting pastas and warm bread for relaxed evenings.

    Ps. They also have a wine cellars for some special wines

    Mar Habbaby

  • Warm and Welcoming Trattoria Atmosphere

    An inviting, vibrant dining room paired with warm bread and hearty Italian classics creates a comforting refuge during any outing.

    The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and welcoming, making it ideal for both special occasions and relaxed evenings out.

    ali mansoori

Signature pizzas and handcrafted pastas favoured by diners

  • Mushroom Pizza

    The mushroom pizza was divine and hit the right spot to perfection.

    Scott Fountain

  • Lasagna

    OMG I just had a beautiful and the best lasagnas I’ve ever had (apart of my grandma’s lol)❤️❤️ the sauce, decoration of the plata and the lasagna was exquisite.

    Mar Habbaby

  • Seafood Marinara Pasta

    Amazing lunch (fantastic seafood in the marinara - one of the best seafood pastas in Melbourne).

    Carla Matthews

  • Seafood Ravioli

    The seafood ravioli that I had was nothing of short amazing.

    Ben Carbonaro

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and drinks to complement your meal

  • Warm Bread with Olive Oil

    They bring it the bread🥖 warm and with some olive oil. And with the sauce, lol, next level.

    Mar Habbaby

  • Sour Cherry Cocktail

    The sour cherry cocktail was divine.

    Calista Crofts

  • Mushroom Arancini

    I ordered the mushroom arancini, which was absolutely amazing and honestly left me in awe of the flavor.

    Ash Alijani

  • Superfood Salad

    superfood salad and mushroom risotto mains, and fudge and ice cream desserts. Every single dish was incredible.

    Lyndon Walker

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational gestures and tailored hospitality at Rococo Hawthorn

  • Dietary Identification Flags

    To clearly distinguish dishes and respect personal dietary requirements, kitchen staff add decorative identifier flags directly onto prepared plates.

  • Prioritized Family Meal Pacing

    For parties dining with young children, front-of-house staff coordinate meal service so children's dishes arrive first, ensuring an unhurried dinner for adults.

  • Proactive Dietary Ingredient Audits

    Servers proactively audit dish preparations for specific dietary requirements like halal dining and offer practical ingredient substitutions.

  • Dedicated Reserve Wine Cellar

    The restaurant maintains a dedicated wine cellar on-site housing specialty and reserve wines for custom table pairings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rococo Hawthorn have a vegan menu?

Yes, Rococo Hawthorn provides a dedicated, full vegan menu alongside its regular dishes, including items such as roast vegetable and mushroom pizzas, mushroom arancini, risotto, and desserts.

Should I make a reservation before visiting?

Yes, reservations are recommended, especially for groups larger than two, as the restaurant gets quite busy during peak periods.

Is Rococo Hawthorn suitable for large groups and families?

Yes, the venue accommodates large gatherings and family groups comfortably with spacious seating, and staff can prioritize serving children's meals first.

What is the parking situation like?

Street parking can be challenging to find around the Glenferrie Road area, though free street parking is available in the surrounding vicinity.

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