Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

Ruzia's Wine

215 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

Recommended by 58 people

Updated

Find Ruzia's Wine

215 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

Directions ↗
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About Ruzia's Wine

Ruzia’s Wine trades standard bar fare for soul-nourishing Polish comfort, pairing house-made pierogi and brine vodka in an intimate neighborhood hangout. Guests gather across a sunlit courtyard, vibrant main bar, and private back dining room for share plates of eye fillet polski tartare and chicken meatballs. Tables routinely fill with cold Zywiec beer, Riesling, and chilled pickle martinis.

  • Polish-Inspired Comfort Food: Hearty Polish comfort anchors the menu, from handmade pierogi and vursht platters to house pickle martinis and brine vodka.
  • Versatile Gathering Spaces: A flexible layout includes an energetic main bar room, leafy courtyard, sidewalk tables, and a dedicated private back room for celebrations.
Restaurant

What's On at Ruzia's Wine

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose Ruzia's Wine

Discover why locals unwind, celebrate, and dine at Caulfield North's neighborhood wine bar.

  • Distinctive Polish Comfort Plates

    Hearty Polish specialties like handmade pierogi, vursht with pickled vegetables, and chicken meatballs offer authentic, soulful flavor pairings.

    That paired with a Zywiec beer nourished my soul! And the pierogi…. phenomenal!

    Mia Borowitz

  • Signature Brine Vodkas and Pickle Martinis

    Curated beverage options include house specialty brine vodkas, pickle martinis, and Polish beers matched to savory small plates.

    There is now your life before the brine vodka, and your life after, and only one of those lives is worth living.

    Erica

  • Warm, Home-Style Hospitality

    Guests are welcomed with heartfelt hospitality and personal warmth that feels like dining at home with family.

    The atmosphere felt so welcoming — like being at home — and the food had that comforting, home-cooked touch.

    Anh Tran

  • Heartfelt Attention to Every Detail

    A deeply personal touch and thoughtful presentation turn neighborhood evenings into comforting, memorable culinary outings.

    From the moment we sat down you could feel the love and care that had gone into every single detail

    Erica

  • Dedicated Private Celebrations

    Dedicated private dining space allows parties and birthday groups to gather smoothly with attentive service.

    We had the best night at Ruzias celebrating my birthday in the private dining room.

    Bree

  • Flexible Layout for Group Gatherings

    A versatile footprint features a main bar room, back private dining, outdoor courtyard, and street-front seating suited for groups.

    They have so much space with dining area secondary to the main bar, and a lovely outdoor area.

    Kelly Prew

Signature Polish-inspired comfort dishes and wine bar favorites

  • Pierogi

    the pierogi was the absolute highlight.

    Linda

  • Chicken Meatballs

    The chicken meatballs were epic.

    The Gollys

  • Eye Fillet Polski Tartare

    seriously you NEED to try the eye fillet polski tartare

    Bronte

  • Ruzia's Plate

    Highly recommend Ruzia's plate - delicious!

    Michelle Liu

Other favorites

Distinctive Polish spirits, specialty cocktails, and complementary sides

  • Pickle Martinis

    especially for the pickle martinis!

    Bree

  • Brine Vodka

    There is now your life before the brine vodka, and your life after, and only one of those lives is worth living.

    Erica

  • Zywiec Beer

    That paired with a Zywiec beer nourished my soul!

    Mia Borowitz

  • Beetroot Salad

    The beetroot salad was my fave.

    The Gollys

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, family heritage, and signature touches that elevate your visit

  • Brine Vodka & Pickle Martinis

    A signature beverage highlighted alongside Polish fare, offering a distinctive house cocktail experience that guests frequently cite as an unforgettable menu touch.

  • Heritage Details & Grandparents' Portrait

    The dining room features a heartfelt photograph of the grandparents on the wall, reinforcing the personal family heritage and intimacy poured into the venue's details.

  • Dedicated Back Dining Room for Private Celebrations

    A dedicated private back dining room and secondary space allowing groups to celebrate intimate birthdays or gatherings with personalized attention.

  • Hands-on Owner Hospitality by Ravi & Lucy

    Hosts Ravi and Lucy take a direct, personal approach to welcoming guests and running events, creating an atmosphere that feels like being hosted at home.

Explore more places in Melbourne

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Melbourne.

Discover more in Melbourne

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Melbourne venues