Best Fun Restaurants in South Melbourne

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1. Kirbie

4.9

Exceptional(370)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South Melbourne

Booked 7 times today

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2. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(821)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 6 times today

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry. Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style. All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match. We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

3. Bellota Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South Melbourne

Nestled next to Australia’s leading independent wine store, the Prince Wine Store, Bellota makes full use of the massive selection on offer from its sister business. The restaurant/wine bar brings to fruition a long-held desire to provide a venue that showcases the great wines of the world in a warm and friendly environment alongside beautifully executed food. Head chef Nicky Riemer champions the kitchen with her European cuisine which offers a sense of provenance and brings back flavours that often get lost in modern cooking techniques.The casual, friendly atmosphere is at the heart of Bellota. Our knowledgeable staff’s aim is simple; try and help you love the wine as much as they do. Our list changes with the seasons and wines are all available by the taste, glass and carafe (half bottle), reflecting our belief that good and interesting wines are made all over the globe. We also offer a small selection of iconic wines, poured by the taste utilising the Coravin wine access system.

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4. Railway Hotel South Melbourne

4.4

Awesome(74)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • South Melbourne

Booked 1 time today

The Railway Hotel is proud to offer the most comfortable venue in Melbourne serving delicious modern Australian pub food, a curated wine list and a selection of the finest beers.Having operated since 1856, this cherished establishmentstill holds plenty of the original charm, paying homage to the timeless essence of the iconic Australian Pubs that have left an indelible imprint on our city's identity.With a wonderfully robust and carefully crafted menu presented within a setting that nods to yesteryear, you instantly feel at home from the moment you step inside.

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5. The Albion Rooftop and Club

4.7

Exceptional(37)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • South Melbourne

The Albion is a premium lifestyle destination dedicated to dining, drinking, nightlife, functions and events. Located opposite South Melbourne Market and a stone’s throw away from Docklands, Southbank and Melbourne’s city centre, the venue sprawls three floors with complete function level, decadent club and an incredible rooftop offering unprecedented views of the Melbourne CBD skyline, including weather provisions to outsmart Melbourne’s temperamental skies cementing this as a go-to hot spot all year round.

6. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Awesome(80)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 22 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

7. Shelanous

5.0

Exceptional(97)

Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 8 times today

Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.

8. Suzie Q

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Windsor

Booked 29 times today

Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance. Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.

9. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(603)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

10. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3164)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 94 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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Jayson
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Possibly the best beef carpaccio I’ve ever eaten. The blue swimmer crab spaghettini was also very nice
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Bellota Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South Melbourne
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4.9
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Ian
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was superb and the efforts by staff to guide us as to the right combinations of dishes to share was really great and helpful. Stand outs were the flathead dish , the scallops, the lamb and galactabourika. Great wines too!
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KirbiePrice: Expensive• Bistro• South Melbourne
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4.9
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MalcolmVIP
Demoland (UK) •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
This has to be one of the best kept secretes of Melbourne. After 6.5 years in Melbourne, 3 days before we return to London, it was one of our last stops. We will miss you Luca.
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Park Street Pasta & WinePrice: Expensive• Italian• South Melbourne
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4.5
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Robert
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
A great working dinner - friendly and prompt service with good quality pub food. Reasonably priced range of wines. Will return!
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Railway Hotel South MelbournePrice: Moderate• Australian• South Melbourne
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4.4
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Mirna
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Nov 2024
Thank you for making Wilson’s birthday so special. Everyone was happy and really loved the venue, music, drinks and food
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The Albion Rooftop and ClubPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• South Melbourne
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4.7

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292 restaurants available nearby

1. Kirbie

2. Park Street Pasta & Wine

3. Bellota Wine Bar

4. Railway Hotel South Melbourne

5. The Albion Rooftop and Club

6. Funghi E Tartufo

7. Shelanous

8. Suzie Q

9. Serai Kitchen

10. Hochi Mama CBD

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