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Classic Eurocentric wine bar - Bellota Wine Bar, South Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bellota Wine Bar

4.9
4.9
81 Reviews
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled next to Australia’s leading independent wine store, the Prince Wine Store, Bellota makes full use of the massive selection on offer from its sister business. The restaurant/wine bar brings to fruition a long-held desire to provide a venue that showcases the great wines of the world in a warm and friendly environment alongside beautifully executed food. Head chef Nicky Riemer champions the kitchen with her European cuisine which offers a sense of provenance and brings back flavours that often get lost in modern cooking techniques.

The casual, friendly atmosphere is at the heart of Bellota. Our knowledgeable staff’s aim is simple; try and help you love the wine as much as they do. Our list changes with the seasons and wines are all available by the taste, glass and carafe (half bottle), reflecting our belief that good and interesting wines are made all over the globe. We also offer a small selection of iconic wines, poured by the taste utilising the Coravin wine access system.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Website
    http://www.bellota.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nicky Riemer
  • Private party facilities
    We can happily take large bookings for groups of 8 and above across any of our private rooms. To view our different private rooms and the various set menus we can offer please feel free to head to our website at www.belota.com.au
  • Location
    181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
  • Neighborhood
    South Melbourne
  • Cross street
    Bank Street runs off Clarendon St in South Melbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram routes 96, 12 and 1 all service South Melbourne and are a short walk from Bellota.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 81 people are saying

Bellota Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Overall

  • Melbourne

    Best Food

  • Melbourne

    Best Service

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambiance

  • Melbourne

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Best Overall

  • Inner City South

    Best Food

  • Inner City South

    Best Service

  • Inner City South

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner City South

    Best Value

  • Inner City South

    Innovative

  • Inner City South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bellota Wine Bar is celebrated for its "exceptional service," "innovative and fresh cuisine," and an "extensive wine list," often sourced from the neighboring Prince Wine Store. With a "warm and professional" atmosphere, it's a favorite among locals for its consistently "fabulous experience" and "creative dishes." Highly recommended for any occasion.
81 Reviews

  1. Jeff

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant all round, great wait person lady with red har Food perfect great wine and not too noisy just a perfect experience

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  2. Peter

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic lunch experience. Great service, food and wine.

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  3. Melanie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so fresh and delicious. Stefano, the service has personality plus. He made our night. Cocktails are amazing too! Highly recommend this spot for any occasion

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  4. George VIP

    Melbourne12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always - thank you very much Nicki! Xxx

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  5. Nicki

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner experience at Bellota was spot on. As locals that go regularly, it never disappoints. Service was warm and professional and food was excellent as usual. Consistently delivers a great experience that’s why we keep going back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In my top 2 best foodie wine bars in Melbourne. Hats off to Nicky and crew 😁

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A friend referred us. It was excellent. The staff guided us to make good decisions about the wine and food. The food was creative and excellent.

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  8. Jacklyn

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I eat here regularly or business meetings. Highest standard of wait staff, extensive wine list, food is consistently faultless.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best wine bars in Melbourne, great food, great wine, great service.

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  10. Rebecca

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food- the scotch fillet steak was incredible. The service was exceptional. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Bellota Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City South
  5. South Melbourne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Bellota Wine Bar

181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bank Street runs off Clarendon St in South Melbourne
  • Neighborhood
    South Melbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram routes 96, 12 and 1 all service South Melbourne and are a short walk from Bellota.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicky Riemer
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bellota.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Private party facilities
    We can happily take large bookings for groups of 8 and above across any of our private rooms. To view our different private rooms and the various set menus we can offer please feel free to head to our website at www.belota.com.au
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