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1. Kirbie
4.9
Exceptional(359)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • South Melbourne
Booked 14 times today
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2. Park Street Pasta & Wine
4.5
Awesome(821)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South Melbourne
Booked 19 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.
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3. Bellota Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(49)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • South Melbourne
Booked 16 times today
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
4.5
Awesome(72)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • South Melbourne
Booked 7 times 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
Booked 2 times today
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.
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6. Din Tai Fung - Emporium Melbourne
4.1
Excellent(2)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Melbourne CBD
We are located on Level 4, 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 and can also be accessed via the lift at the corner of Little Bourke St & Caledonian La.Our Private Dining Room seats up to 12pp. Regardless of group size, the min. spend to book this space is $450.
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7. Funghi E Tartufo
4.4
Awesome(76)
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.
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8. Shelanous
5.0
Exceptional(88)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Port Melbourne
Booked 3 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.
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9. Suzie Q
4.6
Exceptional(77)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Windsor
Booked 36 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.
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10. Serai Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(589)
Price: Very Expensive
• Filipino • Melbourne CBD
Booked 22 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.

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