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Restaurants You Must Try in South Melbourne

South Melbourne's best tables

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The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track
10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

From Shelanous ten-course spectacles to Meatworksco smoked brisket and Omen's French finesse, South Melbourne's must-try restaurants, curated.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED
01
of 10
SHELANOUS4.9
Modern AustralianPort Melbourne
Editor's note

Port Melbourne's theatrical four-seasons degustation, where every course doubles as a show.

02
of 10
4.8
AmericanSouth Melbourne
Editor's note

South Melbourne smokehouse loved for 48-hour brisket and whiskey Old Fashioneds.

03
of 10
OMEN ALBERT PARK4.9
Modern AustralianFrenchAlbert Park
Editor's note

An Albert Park neighbourhood fine-diner pairing seasonal seafood with an extensive wine list.

05
of 10
4.5
JapaneseSouth Melbourne
Editor's note

South Melbourne's cosy Japanese nook for katsu curry, udon and bento at down-to-earth prices.

07
of 10
PEKO PEKO4.7
ChineseSouth Melbourne
Editor's note

South Melbourne's Taiwanese favourite for crispy honey beef, wontons and secret spicy noodles.

09
of 10
DIVINI CAFE & RESTAURANT4.9
Modern EuropeanPort Melbourne
Editor's note

Five generations of Serbian family recipes turned into cevapi, rakija and a welcome that feels like home.

10
of 10
REBELLO - A SLICE OF ITALY4.8
ItalianAlbert Park
Editor's note

Albert Park's neighbourhood trattoria for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, handmade pasta and warm Italian hospitality.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in South Melbourne · The Curator