Best Restaurants for Foodies in South Melbourne

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1. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 4 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.

2. Bellota Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South Melbourne

Booked 1 time 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.

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3161)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 66 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.

4. Lee Ho Fook

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.

5. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1851)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

6. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(525)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 3 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

7. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(412)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 34 times today

Cha Ching is a real treat for foodies. The Asian fusion menu is a creative take on traditional dishes, with a unique blend of flavors that reviewers love. From the 'Feed Me' menu option to the salmon sashimi and beef tartare, it's all about the food here. The service is also praised, with attentive staff and quick service. As one reviewer puts it, 'every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted delicious.'

8. Suzie Q

4.6

Exceptional(92)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Windsor

Booked 33 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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9. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 2 times today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

10. Freyja

4.7

Exceptional(535)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Freyja is a foodie haven with a Michelin-starred chef, Jae Bang, leading the kitchen with a 'New Nordic' approach to Australian dining. Reviewers consistently rave about the excellent, flavorful dishes and beautiful presentation. The 'modern romantic ambiance' and 'attentive service' only add to the dining experience. One reviewer even mentioned the 'artistic and very fine' nature of the food, emphasizing the unique and creative approach to culinary art.

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Sharon
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always great, never disappoints. Thanks for a great evening
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Bellota Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South Melbourne
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4.9
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Molly
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Vue de Monde. The service was incredible, with great attention to detail. The food was the best I have ever had in my life, with many of the dishes containing ingredients I don't usually like yet being my favourite of the night. An experience my partner and I will never forget. Thank you to all the staff for such a memorable experience.
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Susan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s lovely that we were greeted twice by two separate wait staff who were very friendly, but then it took time to get their attention to order. Food was amazing but with items the delicious Betel Leaf with Prawn, we really needed some wipes to clean sticky fingers. We did our best with napkins, but as an entree I felt sticky for the remainder of the meal. Awesome restaurant and there was a lovely American girl, should have got her name, but she was the hostess that I would like to see in my organisation, where I working on guest experience standards. I will be back!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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George
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Food service was a little slow between courses. At one stage 6 of had empty wine glasses despite paying $100 a head for the wine and having to order 2 bottles to get a drink
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Lee Ho FookPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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MalcolmVIP
Demoland (US) •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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1. Park Street Pasta & Wine

2. Bellota Wine Bar

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4. Lee Ho Fook

5. Vue de monde

6. Lagoon Dining

7. Cha Ching

8. Suzie Q

9. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

10. Freyja

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