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Best Restaurants in South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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Brighton Soul
All-day breakfast and coffee shop on Church Street, Brighton, open 6:30am to 3pm, every day of the year.
Bobbi Pearl
Pan-Asian restaurant and bar on Church Street, Brighton, open nightly from five for dinner and cocktails.
2 Fat Greeks
2 Fat Greeks Essendon serves authentic Greek street food—souvlaki, pita wraps, chips and salads—made fresh to order and perfect for a quick feed.
L'Artigiano Ivanhoe
Rustic Italian trattoria on Ivanhoe's main retail strip, close to Ivanhoe Plaza, serving authentic regional Italian cuisine.
La Perla Bar
Wood-fired pizza, wine and cocktails in Camberwell with classic Italian hospitality, long-fermented dough and a polished neighbourhood dining feel.
Banjo's Bistro
Banjo's Bistro at East Malvern RSL offers bistro meals, bar snacks, a beer garden and function spaces in Malvern East, with advance bookings welcomed.