Best Restaurants in South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Abla's Carlton

Restaurants • 109 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC

4.4 (547) Google

Abla's Carlton is one of Melbourne's most iconic Lebanese restaurants, serving authentic homestyle cuisine inspired by traditional family recipes.

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Bistra

Restaurants • 157 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053

4.8 (220) Google

Australian bistro on Elgin Street, Carlton, drawing on British, French and Italian cooking with a strong wine list.

Opens at 5:30 PM tomorrow

Officina Gastronomica Italiana

Restaurants • 532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181

4.6 (994) Google

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is an all-day Italian bistro on Malvern Road in Prahran, dedicated to Emilia-Romagna's gastronomy.

Opens at 4:30 PM tomorrow

Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant

Restaurants, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars • 418 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC

 

Carlton pub specialising in vegetarian and vegan food, with Israeli influences, local drinks and a relaxed Lygon Street setting.

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The Dick Whittington Tavern

Restaurants • 32 Chapel Street, St Kilda VIC 3183

4.1 (660) Google

The Dick Whittington Tavern is a pub on Chapel Street in St Kilda, trading since 1861, in Melbourne.

Opens at 10:00 AM Thursday

Manolo Bar & Restaurant

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 57-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

4.8 (199) Google

The menu reworks traditional Spanish tapas using seasonal ingredients, with dishes designed to be shared across the table.

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Paris Go

Restaurants • 116 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053

4.6 (466) Google

Paris Go is a traditional French bistro on Rathdowne Street in Carlton, offering classic French dishes and BYO wine.

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Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

Restaurants, Accommodation & Wedding Venues • 166 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

4.3 (723) Google

Classic corner pub on Johnston Street, Fitzroy, reimagined by chef Sean Donovan with seasonal, European-leaning cooking.

Opens at 12:00 PM Thursday

The Rochey

Restaurants • 202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

 

The Rochey is a seven-day Fitzroy neighbourhood pub serving pub meals, beer, local wine and cocktails with pool, music and trivia.

Opens at 4:00 PM tomorrow

Nice Guys Brewery & Bar

Restaurants • 306 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121

 

Nice Guys Brewery & Bar is a craft brewery and bar on Victoria Street in Richmond, with a dog-friendly beer garden.

Opens at 5:00 PM tomorrow

Loud Mouth

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 168 Acland Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

4.3 (546) Google

Opened in 2023, it combines live music and casual bar dining earlier in the day with DJs and a nightclub-style atmosphere later at night.

Opens at 4:00 PM tomorrow

Shusai Mijo

Restaurants • 256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

4.7 (60) Google

Shusai Mijo offers refined Japanese dining with premium sushi, sashimi and seasonal set menus in a polished, intimate setting.

Opens at 6:00 PM Thursday