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Templestowe Living Room

19 Anderson St, Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

Recommended by 74 people

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19 Anderson St, Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

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+61 3 9846 6158
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Templestowe Living Room

A reliable suburban haven, Templestowe Living Room delivers elevated Modern Australian dining without the city trek. Locals linger over long lunches where attentive staff never rush the table to turn. The kitchen balances comforting seasonal fare with refined technique—think crisp polenta chips, rich prawn ravioli, and tender beef cheek resting on truffle mashed potato. Pull up near the winter hearth beneath rotating artwork, uncork a regional red, and settle in.

  • No Card Surcharges: Diners note no added credit card fees on final guest checks.
  • Anniversary Bottle Program: Register milestones online to enjoy a complimentary bottle with celebratory meals.
  • Hearthside Ambience: Well-spaced tables surround an open winter fire and dynamic digital artwork displays.
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Why Guests Choose Templestowe Living Room

Discover why locals choose Templestowe Living Room for milestone dinners, long lunches, and elevated neighbourhood dining.

  • Milestone Celebrations with Dedicated Perks

    Diners celebrate birthdays and wedding milestones with refined multi-course dining and dedicated perks like complimentary wine registration.

    Received a free bottle of wine for our anniversary. Went online and registered our anniversary and birthday. The best local restaurant in Templestowe.

    Kristine

  • Warm Fireside Ambience & Artful Decor

    Thoughtfully spaced tables, soft illumination, and digital artwork displayed over a fireplace create an inviting, sophisticated setting.

    enjoyed the quiet ambience from the well spaced tables, gentle lighting and large digital picture frame over the fireplace with rotating artwork

    Gavin Phuah

  • Discreet Service That Respects Conversation

    Hospitality staff strike an ideal balance by keeping drinks refreshed while allowing tables unhurried space for intimate conversations.

    Our glasses discreetly topped up. No intrusion on our private, intimate conversation.

    Debi Slinger

  • Unhurried Dining Without Table Pressure

    Guests can enjoy extended daytime dining and conversation without feeling rushed out to make room for evening turnarounds.

    The staff and owner/manager? Made it very obvious that they were happy for us to stay and were not trying to hurry us out for the dinner crowd.

    Martin Dolan

  • Refined Seasonal Menus & Chef Specials

    Suburban diners enjoy thoughtfully prepared seasonal entrees, tender braised meats, and rotating chef creations without city travel.

    I got the beef cheek which was very tender and I loved the truffle mashed potato that came with it.

    Jemima

  • Transparent Hospitality with Zero Card Surcharges

    Group and family dining is straightforward and transparent, supported by accommodating service and transparent payment terms without card fees.

    Service and food were excellent with plenty of options for our various food preferences. Great selection of drinks. No credit card surcharge.

    Trevor Cavanagh

Customer favourites and signature mains crafted with seasonal care

  • Prawn Ravioli

    Loved the prawn ravioli.

    Kristine

  • Seafood Bouillabaisse

    The Seafood Bouillabaisse was cooked to perfection, so delicious.

    Barry Foster

  • Beef Cheek

    I got the beef cheek which was very tender and I loved the truffle mashed potato that came with it.

    Jemima

  • Vegetarian Gnocchi

    I can highly recommend the vegetarian gnocchi - mind blowingly amazing...

    Martin Dolan

Other favorites

Indulgent desserts and complementary sides for a relaxed dining experience

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    will have the sticky date pudding next time!!

    Sally Thomas

  • Apple Rhubarb Crumble

    the apple rhubarb crumble with pastry to die for

    Linda F

  • Garlic Rosemary Potatoes

    The garlic rosemary potatoes were delicious.

    Sharon Leahy

  • Polenta Chips

    The polenta chips are also amazing.

    Martin Dolan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate suburban dining and celebrations

  • Complimentary Milestone Wine

    Guests who register their milestone date online receive a complimentary bottle of wine when celebrating a birthday or wedding anniversary.

  • Fireplace and Rotating Art

    In the cooler months, the dining space is warmed by an active fireplace set beneath rotating digital artwork displays.

  • Surcharge-Free Card Payments

    Dining payments are accepted without passing credit card surcharges onto patrons' bills.

  • Attentive and Discreet Table Service

    Floor staff observe dining flow to offer discreet table touches, including fresh table-side cracked pepper and freshly grated Parmesan without disrupting private conversation.

Before you head over

Practical recommendations on reservations, milestone perks, and local parking for a seamless visit.

  • Book Ahead for Busy Services

    The restaurant is frequently fully booked for lunches and evening dinners, so reserve your table well ahead of time.

  • Register Milestone Celebrations Online

    Couples celebrating a birthday or wedding anniversary can register online prior to their booking to receive a complimentary bottle of wine.

  • Monitor Nearby Street Parking Limits

    Street and surrounding village spaces are plentiful, but check posted parking signs and time limitations carefully as local enforcement is active.

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