Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 9 pm |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address410 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093
- Phone(03) 9841 0162
- Websitesolanarestaurant.com.au
- CuisineItalian
410 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093 · 17 km from Melbourne centre
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for Italian venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
At a glance
- TypeRestaurant
- CuisineItalian
- AreaLower Plenty, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 6 days a week (closed Mondays), open late on Fridays
About Solana
Solana brings Italian food to Lower Plenty in Victoria. You'll find it at 410 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093, roughly 17 km from the Melbourne city centre.
Italian food is one of Australia's best-loved cuisines, from red-sauce trattorias to refined regional dining rooms. Menus typically run from antipasti and handmade pasta to grilled meats, seafood and classic dolci, with plenty of options for vegetarians.
Solana is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), open late on Fridays; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Lower Plenty? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Chicken on Charcoal and Neda Cake Café.
In the venue's own words: “Solana is a modern Italian restaurant in Lower Plenty offering wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta & premium wines. Book your table today.”
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- 🍸Licensed / bar
What to order
Signature Italian dishes to look out for.
Photos of Solana
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Closest restaurants to Solana
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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1
Chicken on Charcoal 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 118 Bolton Street, Montmorency300 mE · 4 min walk
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2
Neda Cake Café ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 132 Bolton Street, Montmorency310 mE · 4 min walk
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3
Al's Pizza 🍕 Pizza · 134 Bolton Street, Montmorency310 mE · 4 min walk
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4
Aegean Wave Fish & Chips 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · 136 Bolton Street, Montmorency310 mE · 4 min walk
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5
Walk The Wok 🥟 Chinese · 561 Main Road, Eltham720 mE · 9 min walk
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6
The Manx Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 15 Looker Road, Montmorency1.1 kmNW · 13 min walk
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7
Second Home ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Montmorency1.3 kmNE · 16 min walk
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8
Lillies on Brougham ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 62 Brougham Street, Eltham1.5 kmNE · 18 min walk
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9
McDonald's 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · Montmorency1.6 kmN · 19 min walk
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10
Franco & Co 🍝 Italian · 720 Main Road, Eltham1.6 kmNE · 19 min walk
Recommended in the area
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More Italian near Lower Plenty
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Eating out in Lower Plenty
Lower Plenty is home to 3 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards pubs & bistros, italian restaurants, thai restaurants. Within 25 km of Solana there are 8,118 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Montmorency (1.6 km), Templestowe (2.9 km), Eltham (3.0 km), Briar Hill (3.0 km).
Cuisine mix in Lower Plenty
Frequently asked questions
Where is Solana located?
Solana is located at 410 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093. It is about 17 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Solana?
Solana is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), open late on Fridays. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Solana serve?
Solana serves Italian cuisine. Browse our Italian menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact Solana?
You can reach Solana by phone on (03) 9841 0162, by email at [email protected] or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to Solana?
The closest venue is Chicken on Charcoal, about 300 m to the east (4 min walk). Other close options include Neda Cake Café (310 m), Al's Pizza (310 m), Aegean Wave Fish & Chips (310 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Solana?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Rajbhog (Indian, 2.7 km), Carluccis (Italian, 2.8 km), Phoenix Soars Kitchen (Chinese, 6.5 km).
Where else can I find Italian food near Lower Plenty?
Other Italian venues close by include Godfather's (2.7 km), D'Oro Restaurant and Wine Bar (2.8 km), La Bella Via (4.0 km).
How many restaurants are there in Lower Plenty?
Our guide lists 3 places to eat in Lower Plenty, most commonly pubs & bistros (1), italian restaurants (1), thai restaurants (1). Within 25 km there are 8,118 venues in total.