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

Bellota Wine Bar

4.9
4.9
74 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Location
    181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicky Riemer

Menu

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What 74 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Best Overall

  • Melbourne

    Best Food

  • Melbourne

    Best Service

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambience

  • 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 Ambience

  • 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 offers a "wonderful experience" with exceptional Italian cuisine and a wine selection enhanced by the adjacent Prince Wine Store. Guests praise the "fabulous" food, "impeccable" service, and the "evocative" European atmosphere. Regular menu changes and knowledgeable staff ensure each visit is "superb" and "never disappoints."

74 Reviews

  1. Jacklyn

    Melbourne7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  3. Rebecca

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  5. Pamela

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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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  6. Leigh

    Melbourne16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 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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  7. Robyn VIP

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  8. Jenny

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 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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  9. Luke

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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  10. Max

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Bellota Wine Bar

181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicky Riemer
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