Best Lunch Restaurants in South Melbourne

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1. Bellota Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(48)

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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2. Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

Awesome(821)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Melbourne

Booked 9 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. Kirbie

4.9

Exceptional(358)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South Melbourne

Booked 9 times today

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4. Railway Hotel South Melbourne

4.5

Awesome(72)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • South Melbourne

Booked 4 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

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. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1087)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 36 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

7. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(399)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 43 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

8. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3126)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 81 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.

9. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1828)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 17 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.

10. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(690)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 47 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

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Robert
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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4.5
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Danniella
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and wine. Perfect for casual to important occasions. Add it to your list.
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KirbiePrice: Expensive• Bistro• South Melbourne
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4.9
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Jamie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A true Melbourne hospitality venue, Park Street Pasta goes above and beyond with their attention to detail, level of service and fantastic hand made pasta along with a menu filled with dishes from the homeland. With so much Italian on offer in Melbourne it is refreshing to find a venue that is able keep the menu and experience engaging whilst authentic. Stand out dishes for me would be the Kingfish, Tartare, King Prawn Pasta, Pistachio Brûlée and a dish of roast peppers and anchovy cream. Thanks team for a wonderful experience.
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Park Street Pasta & WinePrice: Expensive• Italian• South Melbourne
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4.5
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Rory
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Excellent menu, food, service and of course wine. I am looking forward to my next time at Bellota already.
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Bellota Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South Melbourne
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4.9
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Mirna
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 1, 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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1. Bellota Wine Bar

2. Park Street Pasta & Wine

3. Kirbie

4. Railway Hotel South Melbourne

5. The Albion Rooftop and Club

6. Mount Erica Hotel

7. Cha Ching

8. Hochi Mama CBD

9. Vue de monde

10. Gilson

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