Your New Favourite Local Restaurant
Perfect for intimate dinners or group gatherings, our sleek venue on High St is the ideal choice for dining out in Kew, eastern suburbs Melbourne. Our restaurant is open for lunch, dinner & everything in-between, 7 days from 11.30am.
Freshly Made Pasta & Pizza - View Our Menu
Indulge in Kew’s best woodfired pizza, handmade pasta, steak & more. Dawson is the perfect place to dine with friends & family or host your next celebration.
Situated on High St. Kew,
Dawson is a modern bar &
restaurant serving up delicious
local & Italian produce.
Dawson opened in 2017 & seats 100 guests in a slick but relaxed dining area with a long bar, a semi-open kitchen & high ceilings with light wells.
Since then, head chef Majid Jreige has been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes & daring new dishes. Dawson’s menu has had many reincarnations over the years as we always try & keep our menu fresh & exciting for our locals.
Whether it’s a boozy lunch with friends, date night or something more serious; we promise fresh, top quality food & friendly service.
We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you soon!
Group Bookings & Functions
Have a special occasion coming up? Celebrate in style at Dawson!
Filled with delicious food & great drinks to match, we’re here to make your next event a great day or night out, with minimal stress.
With delicious woodfired pizza & a wide selection of Italian food & wine, your guests are sure to be impressed. Let us take care of the details while you enjoy a memorable experience with your loved ones.
Book Your Next Event in Kew
From birthday parties to corporate events & everything in between, our semi-private mezzanine space can accommodate for up to 50 guests seated. For functions & group bookings of 50 - 100 guests, exclusive venue hire is available; please note minimum spend applies for exclusive venue hire.
We believe great food is best served with friends & family so our two food packages are designed to be shared. Both begin with delicious antipasto & small plates followed by either pizzas or meats & sides. We can cater to all dietary requirements - there’s something for everyone to love.
Our drink packages are the perfect addition to any event. Choose from our basic or premium package & enjoy a great selection of wines & beers to keep your guests' glasses full throughout the night. Alternatively, opt for a bar tab where you can set a limit for your guests to enjoy drinks of your choice. Whichever option you choose, our friendly staff will ensure a seamless experience, allowing you to relax & enjoy the celebration.
Custom package requests welcome, please make an enquiry below & one of our friendly team members will be in touch!
Delicious Wines,
Beers & Cocktails
Indulge in our carefully curated wine list at Dawson. With a great selection of local & Italian wines, we offer the perfect accompaniment to your dining experience.
From crisp & refreshing whites to bold & rich reds, we have handpicked each bottle to complement our menu of woodfired pizzas & house-made pasta.
Please note we do not allow B.Y.O. at Dawson.
Weekly Specials
Let us do the cooking for you on a Monday with $15 Margherita pizzas for dine-in or takeaway. Keep the weekend going with $15 Margarita cocktails also!
Indulge in our Pasta & Vino special any day for lunch or every Tuesday night; choose from a selection of fresh, hand-crafted pasta dishes for only $29 with a glass of wine. Each dish is bursting with authentic Italian flavours, made with love in our kitchen from scratch.
$15 Marg Monday
Indulge in a zesty Margarita Cocktail or savor a classic Margherita Pizza, for just $15 each! Margherita pizzas available for dine-in or takeaway.
Mondays from 5pm
$29 Pasta & Vino
Delight your taste buds with our irresistibly cheesy Cacio e Pepe, flavorful Rigatoni, comforting Ragu, Puttanesca or Mushroom Risotto, paired perfectly with a glass of wine for just $29. Upgrade to our Prawn Mafaldine for $5!
Daily 11.30am - 2.30pm & Tuesday Nights