Republic Economica

Name: Republic Economica
Address: 160 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC, Australia, 3141
Telephone: (03) 9820 0800
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

12 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Good for groups
Great for live music
Lively

Behold a time capsule of 90's nostalgia wine bar, where every sip and bite defies the relentless inflationary high tides. A classic Australiana culinary exhibit of pasta, pizza, burgers, seafood & delicatessen, serving 5-star quality for a 2-star price tag.

Indulge not only your palate but also your soul, as live melodies cascade through the streets every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Make yourself at home with $9 classic cocktails, the most affordable rent in Melbourne.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 08:00–16:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(03) 9820 0800
Website
https://welcommegroup.com.au/republic-economica
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
160 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Area
South Yarra
Cross Street
Osbourne and Toorak Road
Parking details
Ample or Convenient Parking
Public transit
Diagonally opposite South Yarra train station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

12 Reviews

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Elena
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great time enjoying the food and service. I haven’t been to this place for quite a while and I love the change that has occurred since last time I was there. The staff are great, the food is delicious and the whole atmosphere is fantastic. Thank you!
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Vicky
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing, I ordered the napolitana pasta and the onion rings, and absolutely loved it!! The cocktails in my opinion were not good…I couldn’t finish mine…I had a mimosa. The restaurant itself was great but the music was WAY too loud (and it was only 8:30pm), me and my roommate could barely hear each other on the table. But overall it was a great experience, the workers were incredibly attentive and sweet. Definitely going back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely service and drinks! Food was OK but good value. Music was way too loud for dinner conversation, and heaters could probably be turned down a notch inside
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places I have ever been for dinner and drinks. Very cheap and has such a lively and cosy ambience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I heard bad about this joint, but once again don’t believe the hype, it’s a chilled place in the inside, in a yuppie outside and area, just rock it yo
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AlexanderT
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Busy restaurant , good service , tasty food , decent specials board
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TaniaS
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fabulous service, Fabulous food. Really enjoyed it.
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RaeB
Melbourne
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very average. The menu sounded really nice but unfortunately I felt the reality was a huge let down. Don’t think I will be rushing back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service and food as advertised 👍
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 April 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Well we made a reservation and when we arrived they told us the restaurant was closed as they had to do something with the wooden floor. We said that we had made a reservation but they said that it was not possible to eat there. Everyone can make a mistake but I think the restaurant could have done more to find an alternative for us. It was Anzac day and we were having diner with 6 friends so it was very difficult to find a place.
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Republic Economica is rated 4.6 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

160 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

Additional information

Cross Street
Osbourne and Toorak Road
Area
South Yarra
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 08:00–16:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample or Convenient Parking
Public transit
Diagonally opposite South Yarra train station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://welcommegroup.com.au/republic-economica
Phone number
(03) 9820 0800

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