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

Bellota Wine Bar

4.9
4.9
58 Reviews
$41 to $100
Wine Bar

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2 people
10:30 PM
  • 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 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 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

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bellota Wine Bar is a "fabulous" dining gem in Melbourne, known for its "exceptional Italian menu" and "brilliant food." Guests enjoy the "extensive wine selection" from the neighboring Prince Wine Store, enhancing every meal. With "great service" and a "charming atmosphere," Bellota consistently delivers a "wonderful experience."

58 Reviews

  1. Sharon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great, never disappoints. Thanks for a great evening

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  2. Jayson

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Possibly the best beef carpaccio I’ve ever eaten. The blue swimmer crab spaghettini was also very nice

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  3. Deidre

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Belotta's is generally an outstanding experience. This time - while the food was presented well and tasted ok, I did become ill a few hours after lunch- I suspect it was the food.

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  4. Peter

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greta food, wine, service and atmosphere. Perfect for lunch

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  5. Robin

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit but certainly not our last. In fact whilst there we booked to take discerning Sydney friends whilst they are visiting Melbourne for Australian Open. A real delight with excellent food, attentive professional service and a buzzy atmosphere.

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  6. Irene

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Brilliant food and service. Great wine selection

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  7. Geoff

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A regular guest, the food and service is always outstanding

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  8. Dean

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time diner at Belotta the food and service was 1st class. Staff were very knowledgeable on food and matching wines. The overall experience was 2nd to none. Certainly will be dining there sooner than later.

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  9. Noel

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and experienced staff, great service and food. My favourite in Port Phillip

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  10. FionaW

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great night, everything from the moment we walked in was perfect! Thank you

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FAQs

Bellota Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
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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