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Gilson, South Yarra, AU-VIC

Gilson

4.5
4.5
699 Reviews
$A40 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Breakfast, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9866 3120
  • Website
    http://www.gilsonrestaurant.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andy Lockyear
  • Catering
    Please contact our helpful events team info@gilsonrestaurant.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    Our upstairs light filled private dining room overlooks the tree tops providing the perfect venue for your next seated or standing event.With its own private balcony and open fire place the space lends itself to events all year round. An intimate and flexible space. For details and enquiries visit our website.
  • Location
    171 Domain Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
  • Neighbourhood
    South Yarra
  • Cross Street
    Park Street and Anderson Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Domain Road, Birdwood Avenue and Park St. Also available on surrounding streets.
  • Entertainment
    Borrow our bocce set and play in the sunshine on the bocce court across the road.Gilson is located walking distance to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Moonlight Cinemas and the National Gallery of Victoria.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 699 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • Inner South

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner South

    Lively

  • Inner South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gilson offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food and "excellent service." Known for its lively atmosphere, it's great for group gatherings or special occasions. Despite some noise complaints, the restaurant is praised for its "friendly staff" and "stunning ambience." Expect a lively meal with standout dishes like the pepperoni pizza.

699 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, friendly staff. Great ambience and menu. We'll be back.

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  2. Felipe

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A place with spectacular energy and harmony. The staff is incredible, the organization…

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  3. Hugh

    VIP

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The young lady waiting on our table was so polite and helpfull

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  4. Georgina

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good and I was excited to come back after my last time dining here, but unfortunately this time the service was totally sub-par for an up market place. As a group of four, no one acknowledged us on arrival for at least 5 mins and then asked if we could come back in 20 minutes as the people dining before us were still at the table. We then had to get our own water and glasses and waited an eternity for orders to be taken. As I said, the food was delicious and ambience is quite nice, but certainly a fall from grace experience-wise.

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  5. Maryla

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and wonderful staff. No request was too much.

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  6. James

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent place, great vibe, good food, some people there to be seen and a bit noisy inside but once you’ve been there - will become a favourite.

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  7. Roger

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all round - food excellent Service - Amazing

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  8. Andjela

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great atmosphere, service and dining experience with friends or family.

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  9. Lou

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to for brekky b4 school...never disappoints!

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  10. Jemima

    VIP

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy inside. Service was fine but not exceptional nor particularly attentive. Food was tasty but not outstanding for the price point. A nice meal but no plans to rush back.

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FAQs

Gilson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9866 3120.

Gilson is rated 4.5 stars by 699 OpenTable diners.

Gilson does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gilson

171 Domain Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park Street and Anderson Street
  • Neighbourhood
    South Yarra
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Breakfast, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Domain Road, Birdwood Avenue and Park St. Also available on surrounding streets.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andy Lockyear
  • Entertainment
    Borrow our bocce set and play in the sunshine on the bocce court across the road.Gilson is located walking distance to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Moonlight Cinemas and the National Gallery of Victoria.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.gilsonrestaurant.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9866 3120
  • Catering
    Please contact our helpful events team info@gilsonrestaurant.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    Our upstairs light filled private dining room overlooks the tree tops providing the perfect venue for your next seated or standing event.With its own private balcony and open fire place the space lends itself to events all year round. An intimate and flexible space. For details and enquiries visit our website.
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