Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Restaurant in Dandenong
Established in December 2006, Dandenong Pavillion has transformed an outdated restaurant into a modern architectural venue that serves as a community cornerstone. Our facility features a bar area, two function rooms, ample parking including disabled access, and a dynamic menu with monthly specials catering to diverse dietary needs. Recognised as the most awarded restaurant in the area, we offer an unparalleled dining experience that combines warm service, high-quality food, and value-for-money portions. Located at 55-61 Princes Highway in Dandenong, we welcome guests daily from early morning for coffee to evening meals. Our accolades include being voted Best Parma in Melbourne 2024 and Best Burgers in Melbourne 2015-2016, reflecting our commitment to excellence.We pride ourselves on being family-friendly and maintaining a reputation that keeps customers returning. Our kitchen operates daily until 9:30 PM, with the venue open until 10:30 PM. Through consistent quality and community engagement, we have secured numerous awards including multiple Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards and the South East Business Award. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in our flexible booking system, special event catering for up to 50 guests, and online reservation options. We continue to innovate with initiatives like Pavs Pantry, offering restaurant-quality sauces for home use, and The Pav Club loyalty program.
Services
Restaurant Dining
Function Catering
Takeaway Services
Pav Club Loyalty Program
Pavs Pantry Products
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have won multiple Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Family Dining
- Our menu caters for all dietary requirements including gluten-free and vegan options
- We offer free on-site parking with disabled access facilities
- Our function rooms accommodate events from 20 to 80 guests
- We maintain a 2-hour booking limit for flexible dining experiences
What people say
Best Parma in Melbourne
Sensational burgers
Family-friendly atmosphere
Award-winning service
Excellent dietary options
Services
Restaurant Dining
Our restaurant offers a modern Australian menu with monthly changing specials and options for all dietary requirements. Guests enjoy meals in a family-friendly environment with attentive service. The venue features separate bar areas and two function rooms for various group sizes.
Function Catering
We cater for sit-down functions from 20-50 guests and stand-up events for up to 80 people in our vibrant bar area. Our event packages include set menus and special arrangements for birthdays, business meetings, and celebrations with dedicated staff support.
Takeaway Services
Enjoy our restaurant-quality meals to go through our takeaway service. The menu includes signature dishes like our award-winning parmas and burgers, available for collection during our operating hours until the kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.
Pav Club Program
Our Pav Club loyalty program rewards regular customers with exclusive giveaways and special offers. Members receive priority booking access and tailored promotions to enhance their dining experience at Dandenong Pavillion.
Pavs Pantry Range
Take home our restaurant-quality sauces and spices through the Pavs Pantry range. Made without preservatives using premium ingredients, these products help customers recreate our signature flavours in their own kitchens.
Questions
What are Dandenong Pavilion's opening hours?
We're open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Our kitchen closes at 9:30 PM each day for meal service.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes, our menu includes gluten-free, vegan, and other dietary options. Please inform staff of any requirements when ordering.
How can I make a large group booking?
For bookings over 6 guests, please call us directly on 03 9793 2133 to discuss availability and special arrangements.
What awards has the restaurant won?
We've received multiple Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards, Triple M Melbourne's Best Parma 2024, and recognition in The Age Good Food Guide for best burgers.
Is takeaway available?
Yes, our takeaway service offers signature dishes including award-winning parmas and burgers for collection during operating hours.
Do you have function facilities?
We offer two function rooms catering for events from 20 to 80 guests with dedicated event packages and staff support.
Reviews (7)
Hans Weiss
Dec 31, 2021
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Good food, service amazing, and prices where very affordable. All round Quality. Very safe environment for the family. Would highly recommend this place for a meal.
Rahul Mulay
Dec 27, 2021
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Ordered the Nona Ange Linguine and Pumpkin Feta Risotto. Great food, quite generous portions. Maybe we could have shared the dishes. Service was friendly.
Ample parking both within the facility and the service road as well.
Ample parking both within the facility and the service road as well.
Vicki Burns
Dec 21, 2021
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Great service, food and on time in 15 minutes from the time we sat down. Amazing because it was full and was sure it would take much longer for our food to come. Staff were very friendly also. Will go back again soon. Thankyou and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Michael Boyer
Dec 20, 2021
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Fantastic meal in the middle of Dandenong. Burgers are amazing and my colleagues all enjoyed their meals. I had the atomic which was delicious. Outdoor patio beer garden a lovely atmosphere too
Leqi Leqi
Dec 11, 2021
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Amazing personalised service, even when they were very busy. Food is absolutely stunning. Salted perfectly, steak made with no dry spots, chips and break perfectly crunchy. Salad dressed with actual flavour.
Decor is really spot on and bonus points for giving back to the community and installing solar panels. Definitely will be back someday
Decor is really spot on and bonus points for giving back to the community and installing solar panels. Definitely will be back someday
Stephanie K.
Nov 24, 2021
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Love the venue and look and feel of the place. Beautiful family get together vibes. Their signature Chicken flourinetine is a winner so we came the second time and ordered the Grilled barramundi and a Pasta dish. Not a fan, nothing special- especially with the price we paid. We will still come back but we will stick with what's popular or what staff recommend. Staff are friendly as ever.
Atin Chaudhary
Nov 05, 2021
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Thanks, folks; it was great to be out after the lockdown and experience your fantastic customer service and foodgreat work in maintaining the covid safe place.