Pastore Restaurant
Chadstone, Melbourne
Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
Pastore Restaurant is a practical Chadstone choice when convenience and a proper sit-down setting matter more than awards, chef-counter theatre, or a destination drinks program. It works for repeat visits, casual dinners, and groups already near Chadstone, but cocktail-focused diners should compare dedicated bars first.
About Pastore Restaurant
Pastore Restaurant's hours are the clearest planning detail: it opens from 5:30 PM on Monday and Sunday, and from midday Tuesday through Saturday, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. In Chadstone, that makes it a practical option to consider when timing and location matter. Book it when the brief is a meal in Chadstone; compare elsewhere if the night depends on more specific details.
A practical Chadstone booking, not a trophy-table chase
The case for Pastore is direct: it is a restaurant in Chadstone with hours across all seven days of the week. For someone who has been once, the smarter next move is to use it when the hours fit your plans rather than treating it as an award-led destination.
Plan around the basics: the venue name, Chadstone location, and opening hours. If the meal is the priority, compare it against other dining in Chadstone without assuming extras.
Who should choose it
Choose Pastore when easy timing matters more than prestige signals. It may suit a repeat visit or a meal planned around being in Chadstone, especially on days when the hours match your schedule. For broader planning around the area, Pearl also keeps Chadstone guides for hotels and experiences.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–9 PM · Tuesday: 12–9 PM
- Location
- 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on ResDiary
- Website
- pastorerestaurant.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9108 3350
Venue details
Ambiance
A warm, polished hotel-restaurant setting described with dusty pink tones, brass accents, natural stone, and a luxurious yet comforting atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Italian-varietal local wines, Italian spirits, Australian botanicals, Italian aperitivo cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Tagliatelle Bolognese
- Spaghetti alla Marinara
- Flamed Beef Short Rib
- Tiramisu alla Pastore
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–9 PM
- Thursday
- 12–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–9 PM
Location
1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Amaru, Australian Cuisine, Australian Cuisine
- Victor Churchill, Notable alternative
- Steak Ministry Bar & Grill, Notable alternative
- Bottarga, Notable alternative
- Attica, Australian Modern, Australian Modern
Restaurant context
How Pastore Restaurant compares in Chadstone
For an easier Chadstone-area booking, Pastore Restaurant is the lower-friction choice. Amaru and Attica sit in a more destination-minded Australian dining lane, so they make more sense when the meal itself is the plan and booking effort is part of the trade-off.
If the group wants a clearer protein-led brief, Steak Ministry Bar & Grill is the cleaner comparison. Victor Churchill is better for readers prioritising premium butcher-led atmosphere over a conventional restaurant rhythm, while Bottarga is the one to cross-shop when the brief leans more polished and dining-led.
The practical verdict: choose Pastore for convenience around Chadstone and a simpler booking decision; choose Attica or Amaru for a higher-commitment dining night; choose Steak Ministry Bar & Grill when the table wants steak as the centre of the meal.
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Compare Pastore Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastore Restaurant | Chadstone | No published awards | |
| Amaru | Melbourne | Australian Cuisine | The Age Good Food Guide 2027: Full List of Hats (Victoria)Star Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top RestaurantsGourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2026: Australia's Best Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
| Victor Churchill | Melbourne | The Age Good Food Guide 2027: Full List of Hats (Victoria)2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #312025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #18 | |
| Steak Ministry Bar & Grill | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| Bottarga | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| Attica | Melbourne | Australian Modern | The Age Good Food Guide 2027: Full List of Hats (Victoria)2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsOceania's Best Restaurant 2026Australia's Best Restaurant 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 La Liste Top RestaurantsChef's Table Featured Restaurants · 2025World's Best Wine Lists 20222018 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #20 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pastore Restaurant good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want a meal in Chadstone and the hours suit your schedule. Monday and Sunday start at 5:30 PM, while Tuesday through Saturday begin at 12 PM. If you want to compare it with another option, Amaru is another venue to consider.
Is Pastore Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may work for an occasion if Chadstone is the right location and the hours suit your plans. Friday and Saturday run until 9:30 PM, which gives a little more flexibility for an evening meal. Attica is another venue to compare.
How far ahead should I book Pastore Restaurant?
Use the hours as the main planning guide: Monday and Sunday run from 5:30–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday run from 12–9 PM; and Friday and Saturday run from 12–9:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Pastore Restaurant?
For comparison, Amaru, Attica, and Steak Ministry Bar & Grill are other venues to consider. Bottarga and Victor Churchill are also useful points of comparison depending on what kind of stop you want. Choose Pastore when being in Chadstone and matching the hours are the priorities.
Is midday or evening better at Pastore Restaurant?
That depends on timing. A midday visit is available Tuesday through Saturday, when Pastore opens at 12 PM. Evening timing is available every day, with Friday and Saturday running later until 9:30 PM.
