Bellota Wine Bar

4.9

74 Reviews

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

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.

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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

What 74 people are saying

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

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Melbourne
Best Overall
Melbourne
Best Food
Melbourne
Best Service
Melbourne
Best Ambiance
Melbourne
Best Value
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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bellota Wine Bar delights with "fabulous and innovative food" and "outstanding service" from knowledgeable staff. Enjoy a "wonderful experience" enhanced by the adjoining Prince Wine Store's extensive selection. The "modern fit-out" and "buzzy atmosphere" create the perfect setting for any occasion, making it a beloved Melbourne dining institution.

74 Reviews

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Jacklyn
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Rebecca
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’d heard great things but even still my expectations were exceeded!
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Pamela
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fresh innovative food,professional and personable staff and great ambience. A favourite that requires many returns. Pamela Turner
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Leigh
Melbourne
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very enjoyable lunch. I always choose from the specials and have never been disappointed. We really appreciated the quiet relaxed atmosphere.
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Robyn
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my all time favourite restaurant for consistently fabulous and innovative food at a reasonable price. Wine list is good, but if you want something extraordinary, the Prince wine shop is literally next door. Service is always fun and efficient.
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Jenny
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just love this restaurant. The food is so delicious and the service is excellent. Always a pleasure to eat there - it’s always a wonderful experience.
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Luke
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10 years since we first dined at Bellota and it's just as good as we remember. Selecting great plonk from Prince Wine Store next door for very reasonable corkage is a real treat. Food and service were excellent. No doubt the place will still be around in another 10 years - top draw! We had oysters, scallops, scampi and steak - outstanding. Look forward to next visit. Cheers
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Max
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great bar experience through experienced and knowledgeable staff. House champagne was correct pairing with the fish dishes, and the cooking including the dessert were outstanding. Wonderful overall experience making you want to come back.
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Bellota Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

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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