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Classic Eurocentric wine bar - Bellota Wine Bar, South Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bellota Wine Bar

4.9
4.9
48 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Website
    http://www.bellota.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nicky Riemer
  • Private party facilities
    We can happily take large bookings for groups of 8 and above across any of our private rooms. To view our different private rooms and the various set menus we can offer please feel free to head to our website at www.belota.com.au
  • Location
    181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
  • Neighbourhood
    South Melbourne
  • Cross Street
    Bank Street runs off Clarendon St in South Melbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram routes 96, 12 and 1 all service South Melbourne and are a short walk from Bellota.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Overall

  • Melbourne

    Best Food

  • Melbourne

    Best Service

  • Melbourne

    Good for business meals

  • Melbourne

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner South

    Best Overall

  • Inner South

    Best Food

  • Inner South

    Best Service

  • Inner South

    Best Ambience

  • Inner South

    Best Value

  • Inner South

    Good for business meals

  • Inner South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner South

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bellota Wine Bar, a "true gem" in South Melbourne, offers "fantastic food and service" with an exceptional Italian menu. Diners rave about the "amazing" wine selection from the adjacent Prince Wine Store. Enjoy a "wonderful" atmosphere with "impeccable" service, making it many patrons' go-to dining spot in Melbourne.

48 Reviews

  1. FionaW

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great night, everything from the moment we walked in was perfect! Thank you

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  2. Rory

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent menu, food, service and of course wine. I am looking forward to my next time at Bellota already.

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  3. Andy

    Melbourne

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is always excellent, followed by friendly and helpful staff. The massive wine selection in the onsite Prince Wine Store is a bonus and means your wine bill is approx half the price you will pay elsewhere. Can't wait until my next visit to Bellota ;)

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  4. Natasha

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hearty food, as always with a wide selection of things to choose. Warm professional service and a lovely atmosphere - thanks!

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  5. Deidre

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bellota is always a superb experience and this time did not disappoint. Food offering is wonderfully varied, yet complimentary leading to a gorgeous culinary experience. The wines were spectacular - particularly loved the Mt Etna white that we drank- a wonderful experience. The staff are very well informed and ensure that diners understand the food source, how it is prepared and what wines work best. Fab-u-lous

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  6. Valerie

    Melbourne

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated in the worst seats of the restaurant, right by the front door which was not great, but it really didn’t detract from an overall lovely evening. The drinks were good, entrees excellent, but the crab pasta left for wanting. We did get forgotten for a long time after we were informed of the specials and first drinks delivered, but otherwise the service was good.

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  7. Natalie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and friendly staff. Would highly recommend

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  8. Leighton

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is innovative and beautifully balanced. Best wine selection of any restaurant in the city, with a walk through to Prince Wine Store and just $15 corkage. Great night enjoyed at a Melbourne dining institution.

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  9. Georgina

    Tasmania

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bellotta is always incredible and never disappoints.

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  10. Jeffrey

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food plus the added benefit of the best wine cellar in the country. Cant ask for any more. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Bellota Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Bellota Wine Bar

181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bank Street runs off Clarendon St in South Melbourne
  • Neighbourhood
    South Melbourne
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram routes 96, 12 and 1 all service South Melbourne and are a short walk from Bellota.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicky Riemer
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bellota.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Private party facilities
    We can happily take large bookings for groups of 8 and above across any of our private rooms. To view our different private rooms and the various set menus we can offer please feel free to head to our website at www.belota.com.au
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