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La Camera Southgate, Melbourne, AU-VIC

La Camera Southgate

4.6
4.6
168 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
Nestled amongst riverside treetops on Southgate’s mid level, La Camera boasts two balconies with stunning views over The Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station. The interior is adorned with vintage black-and-white photographs depicting the history of the family that has owned and operated the restaurant since it opened in 2000. La Camera Southgate offers an array of authentic Italian dishes including unique Roman-style pizzas, authentic Pappardelle Ox Cheek from Trastevere-Rome and by far the most delectable Tiramisu in town. The emphasis is on quality ingredients, and fresh seasonal produce.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking under the complex entry is off City road
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Italian Lunch Specials

    A$25.00 per person

    Feb 1, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
    Indulge in your lunch with our Thursday and Friday specials! Choose from a selection of tempting pastas, rich risottos, or mouth-watering pizzas, all served in a charming, relaxed setting. Indulge in authentic flavours and make your midday meal a delightful escape. * Not available in January, November or December ** NO further discounts are applicable
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What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Great for scenic views

  • City Centre

    Italian

Review summary

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La Camera Southgate is an Italian gem in Melbourne offering "delicious food," "great service," and "gorgeous views" of the Yarra River. The restaurant is celebrated for its "fantastic portions" and "lovely atmosphere," making it ideal for family gatherings and pre-theatre dinners. A must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine lovers!

168 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful restaurant and the food was delicious.

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  2. Kay

    Melbourne11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for dinner before a show at Hamer Hall. Meals are tasty, served quickly and good range of drinks. Service is fast and friendly

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  3. Julie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the food here and what’s not to love about dining next to the river with Southbank heaving with people. I recommend getting a table on the terrace

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  4. Nancy

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to have a special dinner for my son‘s 80th birthday. We booked a table for four on the day and enjoyed a delicious meal and great service. It is located just on the river in Southbank giving us a view but also allowing us to go for a straw afterwards and head to the casino. What a great night we had. Will definitely come back to this restaurant and all of you was amazing.

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  5. John

    Melbourne8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of seven had a great evening at LaCamera. Sitting on the balcony overlooking the river was wonderful. The other advantage of sitting outside was the reduced noise level. It was easy for everyone to join in the conversations. Some of the food servings were exceptional and others were just OK. In particular, the pasta dishes had too much pasta and not enough of the sauce / flavour to make the meal special. The restaurant made the 'no split bills policy' clear. Why is this an issue? Spitting the bill among a group of people should not be that hard. Lots of other restaurants allow split bills.

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  6. Case

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came specially for the performance by the Three Tenors and were not disappointed; they sang well and were entertaining.

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  7. David

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise made by the scraping of the chairs across the floor was very irritating.

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  8. Travis

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Throughly enjoyed our evening, food was delicious and the service was second to none. We will definitely make this our first stop when returning to Melbourne. Thank you la camera 😃

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  9. Lou

    Melbourne5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere was great. We had a booking for 8.15 which was late for us but it was a warm night. We were told the kitchen will close at 9 so we had to rush our order. Why would you accept a booking that late and then we had to rush… A bit disappointing we couples and enjoy the atmosphere

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  10. Kate

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely stunning food, wine and service. Just ever so slightly noisy but that’s the only knock we can give. Never ever walk away disappointed from La Camera. We will be back, again, for sure.

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FAQs

La Camera Southgate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9699 3600.

La Camera Southgate is rated 4.6 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Camera Southgate

26 southgate Ave, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3006

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking under the complex entry is off City road
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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