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VEX

66-68 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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66-68 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

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+61 3 9191 7720
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About VEX

Northcote locals tip off friends to this veg-leaning spot on High Street, where plant-based cooking shares space with oysters, fresh fish, and steak. Ostensibly casual—with a quiet undercurrent of elegance. Out back, a leafy garden anchors the dining room. Smoked zucchini sits over lentils, Austrian-style hand-rolled potato noodles come slicked in rich sauce, and happy hour brings three-dollar oysters to the counter. Regulars lean into the chef's set menu, pairing the kitchen's plates with sharp wine pours and finish with cocoa cream folded with sour cherries.

  • Veg-Leaning & Omnivore Friendly: Creative plant-based dishes like smoked zucchini and hand-rolled potato noodles alongside steak, fish, and happy hour oysters.
  • The 'Feed Me' Menu: A chef-guided set progression spotlighting balanced dishes and careful sourcing.
  • Cozy Garden Setting: An understated, warm dining room flowing out into an intimate rear courtyard garden.
  • Curated Wine & Service: Flavourful wine selections guided by an attentive, detail-oriented dining room team.
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What's On at VEX

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

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Why Dine at VEX

Distinctive reasons diners choose VEX for vegetable-forward culinary craft and warm hospitality

  • Vegetable-Leaning Mastery with Omnivore Versatility

    The kitchen builds imaginative vegetarian-led creations while remaining versatile enough to incorporate oysters, fresh fish, and steak without compromise.

    A veg-leaning place that does not shy away from oysters, fish or a steak.

    Justas Pipinis

  • Seamlessly Balanced Set Menu Dining

    Dining via the kitchen's Feed Me or Vex set menu provides a seamless, balanced progression of inventive dishes and thoughtful pairings.

    We had the Feed Me menu, which we think is the best way to dine — every dish was incredible and beautifully balanced.

    Lydia Tan

  • Warm, Attentive Hospitality

    Guests are met with genuine warmth and meticulous attention to detail, from expert drink pairings to attentive floor care.

    Outstanding hospitality. Inspired food and service.

    Jordan Verdouw

  • Delightful, Inventive Dish Crafting

    The kitchen's inventive handling of ingredients creates memorable culinary satisfaction across both vegetable and omnivore dishes.

    Each ingredient is handled with impressive skill and creativity, delivering most delightful dishes.

    Justas Pipinis

  • Stylish, Cozy Setting with Understated Elegance

    The dining room blends casual comfort with understated elegance, complete with an intimate back garden space for relaxed meals.

    The venue is stylish and cozy, ostensibly casual but with unmissable sense of understated elegance

    Justas Pipinis

  • Curated Atmosphere and Distinctive Ambiance

    Thoughtfully paired wines and an inviting neighborhood vibe create a distinct, atmospheric dining environment.

    The most beautifully curated restaurant experience. Delicious food (incredible for vegetarians), flavourful wines and an atmosphere that is like no other.

    Jasmine Johnston

Guest favorites highlighting our curated tasting menus and vegetable-forward culinary craft

  • Feed Me menu / Vex set menu

    We had the Feed Me menu, which we think is the best way to dine — every dish was incredible and beautifully balanced.

    Lydia Tan

  • Austrian-style hand-rolled potato noodles

    potato noodles (a very satisfying Austrian-style hand-rolled variety in a most beautiful sauce)

    Justas Pipinis

  • Smoked zucchini with lentils

    smoked zucchini with lentils - yum!

    Justas Pipinis

  • Happy hour $3 oysters

    really loved the happy hour $3 oysters!

    Kimia Saadat

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering formats, specials, and seating

  • Opt for the Set Menu

    Opt for the Feed Me or Vex set menu to sample the kitchen's full range of balanced, inventive dishes without navigating à la carte ordering.

  • Catch Happy Hour Specials

    Take advantage of bar specials by dropping in early for $3 oysters during happy hour.

  • Request the Back Garden

    Seek out a table by the cozy back garden if you prefer a relaxed setting alongside your meal.

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