11 Best Fun Restaurants in South Melbourne

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

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2. Dodee Paidang Little Collins

4.5

Awesome(60)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Dodee Paidang Little Collins brings our widest range of Thai Street food to you. The site is great for groups or couples. Come in for a quick lunch or stay and enjoy the company.Every selection of Thai food from our Tom Yum noodles, Salads, Grilled, to Desserts. Order individually or share the authentic tastes with your best mates.Acoustic music Fridays and Saturdays.Minimum booking is 4 people.

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3. Geppetto Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Melbourne

Booked 14 times today

Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.

4. South of the Wall

4.0

Excellent(82)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Richmond

Booked 12 times today

Mexican Restaurant & Bar. Tequila, Tacos & Tunes.

5. WangWang BBQ

4.3

Awesome(24)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Malvern

Booked 4 times today

WANGWANG BBQ is a contemporary Qiqihar charcoal BBQ restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere. We serve all range full-blood wagyu, including wagyu A5 from Kumamoto, in only the best quality.

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6. Juana Taco St Kilda

4.2

Awesome(20)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St Kilda

Booked 11 times today

Juana Taco is a Restaurant located at 21 Carlisle St, St Kilda, St Kilda, Victoria 3182. Juana Taco is a popular spot in the St Kilda area. Whether you're looking for a light bite or the full foodie experience, explore the dishes at Juana Taco and experience authentic Mexican food in Melbourne.

7. Abbots Yard

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Abbotsford

Booked 4 times today

Abbots Yard is an outdoor beer garden, communal dining hall and entertainment venue situated on Victoria St, Abbotsford. An iconic open-air live music bar, with woodfire pizza and all the fun extras - pool, darts, shuffleboard, cinema, retro games.

8. Via Fratelli

4.5

Awesome(40)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Malvern East

Booked 4 times today

serves traditional Italian cuisine with the aim of providing great-tasting and fresh Italian food with the highest possible quality of service & hospitality. Our pizza dough is hand-made and covered with the finest Italian ingredients, then baked the traditional way in a wood-fired oven soaring at temperatures near 400 degrees. This method guarantees that every pizza results in a unique great tasting flavour and a superb crisp texture.

A photo of KAIJU! Beer & Pizza restaurant

9. KAIJU! Beer & Pizza

4.9

Exceptional(215)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Huntingdale

Booked 10 times today

KAIJU! Beer and Pizza is an oasis just down Hume St in HuntingdaleWith delicious pizzas to go with the awesome beers brewed both on-site and at our brewery in Dandenong South, along with a wine or cocktail match just waiting to be discovered, there's something for everyone!***Please check the kitchen hours before making your reservation

10. Banjo's Bistro

4.0

Excellent(12)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Malvern East

NOW OPEN! Check us out today! We have a new and improved food and beverage offering from local hospitality heavyweights. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Funghi E Tartufo

2. Dodee Paidang Little Collins

3. Geppetto Trattoria

4. South of the Wall

5. WangWang BBQ

6. Juana Taco St Kilda

7. Abbots Yard

8. Via Fratelli

9. KAIJU! Beer & Pizza

10. Banjo's Bistro

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