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Best Restaurants in South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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Hotel Brighton
Long-running local pub on Bay Street, Brighton, with a traditional front bar, restaurant, rooftop terrace and TAB.
Le Feu Brighton
The Brighton branch remains current on the group's official locations and takeaway pages, with dine-in and pickup ordering available.
Bistro La Provence
French bistro on the Esplanade, Brighton, serving Provence-style cuisine for lunch Thursday-Friday and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
Vivace Restaurant & Function Brighton
Vivace is a long-running Bay Street Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, seasonal produce, wine and private dining in Brighton.
Shalimar Indian Restaurant
Shalimar Indian Restaurant on Bay Street in Brighton has served traditional Indian cuisine since 1981.
Zeppelin Kitchen
Zeppelin Kitchen is a Bay Street Brighton cafe with indoor, footpath and courtyard seating for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Via Fratelli
Via Fratelli is a family-owned Malvern East Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, pasta, risotto and classic mains on Waverley Road.
Elenika & Co
Family-run Greek restaurant on Waverley Road, Malvern East, serving charcoal-grilled souvlaki and gyros since 2022.
Duckling Vietnamese
Modern Vietnamese restaurant on Church Street, Brighton, with a private dining room for group bookings.
Waterfront Brighton
Waterfront Brighton pairs fresh Australian seafood, oysters and grilled meats with lunch, dinner and private functions on Church Street.
Enoteca Boccaccio
Hatted Italian restaurant in Balwyn offering handmade pasta, salumi and award-winning wines above Boccaccio Supermarket. BYO available on select days.
Izakaya Chouchou
Japanese izakaya in Glen Iris serving premium dinner, drinks and takeaway in a stylish neighbourhood setting with a fully licensed bar.