Best Restaurants in South Melbourne

Much like Richmond, South Melbourne mixes bustling shopping strips (Clarendon Street), slumbering industrial areas (Montague Street) and dense residential zones (Park Street). You’ll find restaurants scattered throughout all these areas. The superb Lûmé is semi-hidden in an unassuming terrace house, Half Acre lives in a former warehouse and Lamaro’s Hotel occupies a stunning corner site with 150 years of history. Here’s where to find them all.

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Guide to South Melbourne
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Lûmé

This once-esoteric fine diner has a more approachable format under executive chef Elijah Holland. It’s serving chic, accessible food that defies any one cultural influence.

226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

Half Acre

This multifaceted space couples the drop-in spirit of a pub with the food of a more polished eatery.

112 Munro Street, South Melbourne

Park Street Pasta & Wine

Fresh, handmade pasta rolled from the best possible ingredients is the draw at this intimate osteria.

268 Park Street, South Melbourne

Tempura Hajime

An intimate setting with light and refreshing dishes.

60 Park Street, South Melbourne

Bambu Asian Eating House

Take a break from market shopping with a hit list of filling dishes from across South East Asia.

92 116 Cecil Street, South Melbourne

Lamaro’s Hotel

Gastropub fare in plush surrounds.

273-279 Cecil Street, South Melbourne

Köy

A Turkish cafe and restaurant right in the middle of the South Melbourne Market.

116-136 Cecil Street, South Melbourne

Wayside Inn

A pub with a softer side.

446 City Road, South Melbourne

Claypots Evening Star

Claypots romance: live music, seafood and drinks every night of the week.

Corner of Cecil and York Streets, South Melbourne

Meatworksco

A smoke and meat-driven restaurant inspired by a chance encounter at a market in Spain.

28-30 Ross Street, South Melbourne

Peko Peko

A playful Taiwanese restaurant in South Melbourne.

190 Wells Street, South Melbourne

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