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Restaurants You Must Try in St Kilda

St Kilda's best tables

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10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Jode's falafel institution, Holy Trinity's wood-fired pizza, Park Bar's Korean-Japanese fusion, St Kilda restaurants worth discovering.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
01
of 10
4.6
Middle EasternSt Kilda
Editor's note

St Kilda's all-day Middle Eastern gem: oven-fresh pita, falafel, mezze plates and excellent coffee.

02
of 10
4.7
Modern AustralianSt Kilda
Editor's note

St Kilda's beachfront institution serving stellar seafood with ocean views.

04
of 10
JODE'S MEDITERRANEAN EATERY5.0
Middle EasternSt Kilda
Editor's note

Jode's soul-food kitchen on Carlisle St — homemade falafel, grilled meats and hummus made with genuine love.

06
of 10
CICCIOLINA4.6
ItalianSt Kilda
Editor's note

A St Kilda institution — modern Italian with a legendary back bar and decades of loyal diners.

07
of 10
BLU OYSTER CO4.8
Modern AustralianSt Kilda
Editor's note

St Kilda's owner-run oyster bar serving impossibly fresh seafood straight from the supplier.

08
of 10
INDY THAI MELBOURNE4.8
ThaiSt Kilda
Editor's note

A tiny St Kilda Thai run by Sandy and the team — near-perfect rating, grandma-kitchen warmth and flavours that make people come back the next night.

09
of 10
SOHO RESTAURANT BALACLAVA4.8
VietnameseJapaneseBalaclava
Editor's note

Balaclava's friendly Vietnamese-Japanese hybrid — fresh pho, made-to-order bento, salmon nigiri, and unbeatable value on Carlisle St.

10
of 10
PARK BAR4.8
Asian FusionBalaclava
Editor's note

A cosy Korean-Japanese hideaway tucked in a Balaclava arcade — Grace's cooking wins over locals and Korean expats alike.

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

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

Restaurants You Must Try in St Kilda · The Curator