The Top 8 Restaurants In Southbank, Melbourne
The best of Melbourne’s cuisine is represented in Southbank with chefs including Neil Perry, Heston Blumenthal, Johnny Di Francesco and Sean Tan all setting up shop on the promenade. Whether you’re hungry for Italian, Japanese, Chinese or historical British grub, Southbank offers a trip through global gastronomy at every price point. From post-game ‘dude food’ to the world’s best pizza, Southbank has a long list of dining options available, and these eight are among the best that this city has to offer.
1. Cotta
Restaurant, Pub Grub, Australian
2. Nobu
Restaurant, Japanese
3. Gradi
Gradi
Johnny Di Francesco’s menu is so Italian that you can practically hear Dean Martin singing it to you, and the food lives up to its promise of ‘world’s best.’ The waiters are friendly and don’t rely on fussy notepads, and the ambiance is warm, embracing and elegant without being pretentious and features both indoor and alfresco seating options. On the menu, you’ll find salumi and formaggi to start your meal, before you tuck into the true taste of Naples with their iconic Margherita pizza. Gradi delivers on homemade, Italian comfort food, and once you’ve eaten here, no other pizza will compare.
Gradi, Crown Melbourne, 25/8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC, Australia, +61 3 9696 9888
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4. Rockpool Bar & Grill
Bar, Restaurant, Pub Grub, Australian
5. The Merrywell
Restaurant, Pub Grub, American
7. Dinner by Heston
Restaurant, British, Australian, Fusion
When Heston Blumenthal’s name is attached to a restaurant, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected. Celebrating historic British gastronomy with fresh Australian produce, Dinner By Heston offers an à la carte menu where dishes are written next to their year of origin, dating back centuries. There is also a five-course lunch menu with Hay Smoked Ocean Trout, Meat Fruit, Rice & Flesh, Chicken cooked with Lettuces and Tipsy Cake, which makes a perfect ending.
8. Spice Temple
Spice Temple
With yet another entry on the list, Neil Perry may just be the unofficial king of Southbank cuisine. With Spice Temple, Perry presents a modern Chinese culinary experience that will awaken your senses with ‘contrasting textures and tastes.’ The Yum Cha Banquet includes Jade Sword Green Tea accompanied by 11 bite-sized dishes, while the dinner menu is ideal for sharing and features a wide selection of meals across all price points.
Spice Temple, Crown Towers Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC, Australia, +61 3 8679 1888
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