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A photo of DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda restaurant
1. DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda
4.5
Awesome(99)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • St Kilda
Booked 16 times today
DOC is moving to Port Phillip Bay! Join us to enjoy a modern take on classic Italian hospitality, with a glimpse into dining in Italy’s present day. Our menu features the best of pizza, pasta and secondi, with an ode to seafood to honour our seaside move. A preview of our menu is available on our website directly. A presto!
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2. Rococo St Kilda
4.7
Exceptional(1878)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • St Kilda
Booked 32 times today
Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.Al fresco outside seating also available.
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3. Lion and Wombat
4.8
Exceptional(194)
Price: Moderate
• English • St Kilda
Booked 14 times today
We’re a cosy neighbourhood pub serving nostalgic fare inspired by British cuisine including scotch eggs, fish finger sandwiches and classic Sunday roasts. There’s a dog friendly beer garden, extensive beer, wine and cocktail offering as well as a traditional cask ale beer engine.
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4. Juana Taco St Kilda
4.3
Awesome(14)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • St Kilda
Booked 2 times today
Juana Taco is a Restaurant located at 21 Carlisle St, St Kilda, St Kilda, Victoria 3182. Juana Taco is a popular spot in the St Kilda area. Whether you're looking for a light bite or the full foodie experience, explore the dishes at Juana Taco and experience authentic Mexican food in Melbourne.
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5. Buba Local Shuk
4.7
Exceptional(25)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • St Kilda
Booked 4 times today
Located in the heart of the fitzroy st precinct of st kilda, buba local shuk is a tel-avivian inspired bar and eatery, serving contemporary israeli middle eastern cuisine in a slick, fun, casual and high energy environment
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6. Three Elephants & Co.
4.7
Exceptional(17)
Price: Expensive
• Sri Lankan • St Kilda
Opened in July 2019, at the heart of St Kilda in front of the grandeur of the old French Embassy with the vision to share the diversity and unique flavours in our dishes that convey the soul of Sri Lanka. With authentic cuisine similar to what you can find in Sri Lanka, amazing atmosphere, and a selection of Australian wines- all our customers enjoy coming in.
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7. Attica
4.8
Exceptional(42)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Ripponlea
Booked 7 times today
We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.
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8. Grazia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(985)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Iris
Booked 18 times today
Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.
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9. Trattoria Emilia
4.8
Exceptional(1264)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 5 times today
Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.
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10. Gilson
4.5
Awesome(700)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Yarra
Booked 66 times today
Gilson is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's praised for its 'authentic Italian cuisine' and 'flavor-packed pasta dishes' by customers in their reviews. The 'Seafood Linguine', 'avocado bruschetta', and 'tiramisu' are particularly noted as delicious. The ambiance is also described as cozy and welcoming, further adding to the authentic Italian experience.
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