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Dawson Kew

Dawson Kew Dawson Kew is a bustling pizza place nestled in High Street. This all-day cafe and restaurant serves up Italian-inspired lunches and dinners every day of the week. With over 100 seats, the restaurant has been brought to life by two of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs, Majid Jreige & Emily Wood, who have created a menu that offers approachable, comfortable food with high-end twists. The breakfast menu is served until 4 pm, giving ample time to try out their dishes such as substantial salads or wood-fired pizzas made in their Kuma Forni oven with a mechanical rotating base. A perfect spot for anyone seeking a change of pace this spring!
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Winter is here. We’ve got the fire going, vino pouring and saucy, fresh pasta. 6 pastas to choose from, matched with a g...
02/06/2026

Winter is here. We’ve got the fire going, vino pouring and saucy, fresh pasta. 6 pastas to choose from, matched with a glass of wine for just $29. Special available daily for lunch and Tuesday nights. See you soon 🍷

Cocktails shaking, bell ringing. Friends laughing, glasses clinking. Fresh pasta, wine on the table. A little noise, a l...
22/05/2026

Cocktails shaking, bell ringing. Friends laughing, glasses clinking. Fresh pasta, wine on the table. A little noise, a lot of love. We’re here all weekend. 🍷

16/05/2026

Your Neighbourhood Italian ❤️‍🔥
Lunch, dinner & everything in-between.

Drop in for a quick bite, stay for a long one.
Pasta, snacks, spritzes… whenever the mood hits.

We’re here all day.

We’re cooking all day from 11.30am. Swing by for a snack, stay for a pasta or settle in for a few small plates and a gla...
12/05/2026

We’re cooking all day from 11.30am. Swing by for a snack, stay for a pasta or settle in for a few small plates and a glass (or two). 🍷

Escape the rain today, join us for lunch & enjoy one of our delicious pastas with a glass of vino for $29. Warm atmosphe...
03/05/2026

Escape the rain today, join us for lunch & enjoy one of our delicious pastas with a glass of vino for $29. Warm atmosphere, saucy pasta & a glass of montepulciano d’abruzzo - perfect Sunday lunch 🍷

After work knock-offs or early dinner treat? 🥂 Enjoy special drinks & snacks from 5pm - 6pm, Thursday - Sunday. Bring yo...
30/04/2026

After work knock-offs or early dinner treat? 🥂 Enjoy special drinks & snacks from 5pm - 6pm, Thursday - Sunday. Bring your colleagues, friends or family, there’s something for everyone. 💚

28/04/2026

Wednesdays from 5pm 🥩 $29 250g MB3+ Striploin, porcini salt fries, peppercorn & marsala sauce. Bookings available, walk-ins welcome. See you there. ❤️‍🔥

Save room for dessert 🤎Our new torta caprese - decadent, flourless chocolate cake, whipped mascarpone, cherries. Gluten ...
27/04/2026

Save room for dessert 🤎

Our new torta caprese - decadent, flourless chocolate cake, whipped mascarpone, cherries. Gluten free, seriously delicious.

New on the menu 🍕Mortadella, pistachio pesto, fior di latte, stracciatella. Rich, creamy, a little nutty, a little indul...
25/04/2026

New on the menu 🍕

Mortadella, pistachio pesto, fior di latte, stracciatella. Rich, creamy, a little nutty, a little indulgent.

Come try it for yourself 💚

🍷 Happy Friday! Come & try our delicious new menu this weekend. Open 11.30 - late, every day.
24/04/2026

🍷 Happy Friday! Come & try our delicious new menu this weekend. Open 11.30 - late, every day.

🍞 Fresh focaccia, baked every morning. Served warm with whipped brown butter. The perfect start to your meal, or the per...
23/04/2026

🍞 Fresh focaccia, baked every morning. Served warm with whipped brown butter. The perfect start to your meal, or the perfect finish, as scarpetta to mop up every last drop of sauce.

21/04/2026

Gather around the table this Mother’s Day at Dawson for good food, great wine & even better company. Enjoy our new a la carte menu of share plates, fresh pasta & pizza with a toast (or two) to everything she does. 🥂

Bring the family, bring your appetite & let us take care of the rest.

Bookings required 💚

New look, same heart. We’ve saved you a seat. See you tonight 💚
20/04/2026

New look, same heart. We’ve saved you a seat. See you tonight 💚

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17/04/2026

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We’re getting ready, not long to go now 👀 We can’t wait to welcome you back to Dawson next week & share what we’ve been ...
17/04/2026

We’re getting ready, not long to go now 👀 We can’t wait to welcome you back to Dawson next week & share what we’ve been working on.

Slow-fermented & hand-stretched pizza dough. Fresh pasta & focaccia made every morning. Delicious snacks & share plates ...
15/04/2026

Slow-fermented & hand-stretched pizza dough. Fresh pasta & focaccia made every morning. Delicious snacks & share plates for all ages. Simple food, done well.

Don’t worry, we’ve kept your favourites. We can’t wait to share our new dishes with you 💋

We’ve been working behind the scenes on a fresh new look. Same heart, new energy. Stay tuned 👀
14/04/2026

We’ve been working behind the scenes on a fresh new look. Same heart, new energy. Stay tuned 👀

We’ve slightly amended our trading hours for this Easter, no longer open for lunch on Monday. We hope you’re having a wo...
04/04/2026

We’ve slightly amended our trading hours for this Easter, no longer open for lunch on Monday. We hope you’re having a wonderful long weekend! ❤️‍🔥

Good Friday plans? We’re open for dinner tonight from 5pm! Come & enjoy our beautiful grilled swordfish with eggplant ca...
03/04/2026

Good Friday plans? We’re open for dinner tonight from 5pm! Come & enjoy our beautiful grilled swordfish with eggplant caponata 🐟

We’re open for dinner Good Friday, all day Easter Saturday & Monday. Closed for a quick break Easter Sunday. Bookings & ...
24/03/2026

We’re open for dinner Good Friday, all day Easter Saturday & Monday. Closed for a quick break Easter Sunday. Bookings & walk-ins welcome ❤️‍🔥

$29 Pasta & Vino, every day for lunch 🍝
11/03/2026

$29 Pasta & Vino, every day for lunch 🍝

We’ve got a few changes to our trading hours coming up over the next month, including a week long closure for some excit...
04/03/2026

We’ve got a few changes to our trading hours coming up over the next month, including a week long closure for some exciting works mid-April ❤️‍🔥

Cooking til late 🥩❤️‍🔥
19/02/2026

Cooking til late 🥩❤️‍🔥

Long lunches & boozy dinners. Birthdays, corporate functions, baptisms, you name it. Our versatile mezzanine space is th...
30/01/2026

Long lunches & boozy dinners. Birthdays, corporate functions, baptisms, you name it. Our versatile mezzanine space is the perfect spot your next event, up to 55 guests 🍷

Pork & fennel sausage, fior di latte, cavolo nero, garlic, chilli, pecorino 🌶️ on the specials!
28/01/2026

Pork & fennel sausage, fior di latte, cavolo nero, garlic, chilli, pecorino 🌶️ on the specials!

Address

241 High Street
Kew, VIC
3101

To reach the pizza place on High Street in Melbourne, you can take public transport by using the nearby tram stop and getting off at the corner of High Street and [name of intersecting street]. Alternatively, if you are driving, there is parking available on nearby side streets or in a paid car park located within walking distance of the pizza place.

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

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Dawson Kew is a must-visit pizza place and eatery in Melbourne. This all-day cafe and restaurant offers Italian-inspired lunches and dinners seven days a week. The venue, which can seat over 100 people, has been brought to life by two of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs, Majid Jreige and Emily Wood. Despite their fine dining backgrounds, they have created an approachable and comfortable menu with a few high-end twists. The breakfast menu runs until 4 pm, so there's plenty of time to try their delicious dishes. If you're not a morning person, don't worry; they have a range of substantial salads to choose from. And if you fancy pizza, Dawson Kew has the Ferrari of pizza ovens - the Italian-made Kuma Forni wood-fired pizza oven features a mechanical rotating base so every pizza is cooked to perfection. Overall, Dawson Kew is the perfect spot for anyone looking for great food in a relaxed atmosphere on High Street.

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