Melbourne is one of Australia’s best cities for wine bars, with a culture that suits long conversations, small plates, seasonal cooking, laneway rooms, European-style dining, neighbourhood drinking, and bottles that can turn a simple meal into a memorable night. The best wine bars in Melbourne are not all the same. Some feel like classic city institutions, some are built around intimate dining rooms, some lean Italian, some work like bottle shops with tables, and others bring wine into a more casual restaurant setting.
This guide brings together some of the best wine bars in Melbourne, from Flinders Lane and Little Bourke Street to Spring Street, Little Lonsdale Street, and South Yarra. Whether you want a glass before dinner, a bottle with friends, a date-night table, a long lunch, pasta with wine, cheese, snacks, or a cosy city bar where the wine list is the main event, these venues show why Melbourne is such a strong city for wine lovers.
The Meatball and Wine Bar
The Meatball and Wine Bar brings a playful, comforting approach to wine-bar dining on Flinders Lane. It is built around a simple idea that works surprisingly well: meatballs, sauces, sides, wine, and a relaxed city setting. Instead of feeling overly formal, it gives diners a place where good wine can sit beside generous food that is easy to share.
The menu’s strength is its directness. Meatballs can be mixed with sauces, bases, sides, salads, and wine in a way that lets the meal feel casual but still complete. It is the kind of place that works when you want something more satisfying than a snack bar, but less serious than a full fine-dining restaurant. The wine side gives the experience more depth, especially for groups who want a bottle on the table and food that encourages sharing.
The Meatball and Wine Bar is best for casual dinners, Flinders Lane meals, group catch-ups, after-work wine, and anyone who wants comfort food with a glass of something good. It opens this guide well because Melbourne wine bars do not always need to be quiet or minimal. They can also be warm, filling, social, and fun.
Address: 135 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000
The Meatball and Wine Bar Menu
Build Your Own
PORK
sage, fennel seeds, orange zest.
BEEF
rosemary, onion, garlic.
CHICKEN
lemon, muscatels, nutmeg.
LAMB
spices, thyme, chilli.
FISH
barramundi, dill, lemon.
VEG
quinoa, zucchini, carrot.
Italian Tomato
Creamy Mushroom
Pesto Salsa Verde
peperonata
creamy polenta
rustic potato smash
today’s pasta
risotto bianco
market special
Antipasti & Boards
marinated italian olives
SERVED W GRISSINI
parmesan w honey
SERVED W TOASTED BREAD
bruschetta
GRILLED BREAD, ROMA TOMATO, BALSAMIC
italian garlic bread
TOASTED GARLIC BUTTERY GOODNESS
salumi board
OUR FINEST CURED MEATS
cheese board
A SELECTION OF OUR FINEST CHEESES
caprese salad
mozzarella di bufala
BURRATA
SOFT MOZZARELLA POUCH W HAZELNUT & PISTACCHIO
stracciatella & bresaola
SOFT BUFALA MOZZARELLA, BAKED APPLE, CROSTINI, BASIL
BEEF CARPACCIO
RAW BEEF, PARMESAN, TRUFFLE OIL, WALNUTS
bolognese balls
3x fried arancini w napoli sauce
Meatballs & Mains
chef’s selection
mini meatballs w dipping sauce
3 x Balls
house-made gnocchi
choose your sauce •creamy mushroom or •pork & beef bolognese or •napoli sauce w mozzarella
polpette al sugo
3 BEEF MEATBALLS IN RED SAUCE WITH GRILLED BREAD
giant pork & veal meatball
w pan-fried gnocchi SERVED IN CREAMY RED SAUCE W GARLIC BREAD
Sides
mac & cheese
3 CHEESES, NUTMEG PANGRATTATO
potato fries
SERVED W AIOLI
primavera
LEAVES, PEAS, MINT DRESSING & GOATS CHEESE
pear & parmesan salad
WHITE BALSAMIC, ARUGULA
market special veg
ASK YOUR NEAREST BALLER
Dolci
sticky date pudding
W SALTED CARAMEL ICECREAM & BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
affogato
VANILLA BEAN ICE-CREAM, ESPRESSO, NOCELLO
affogato
VANILLA BEAN ICE-CREAM, ESPRESSO, NOCELLO
whoopie mac
DECADENT ICE-CREAM, SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO HOUSEMADE COOKIES
tiramisu
SAVOIARDI, MASCARPONE, ESPRESSO, MARSALA
Punch Lane
Punch Lane is one of Melbourne’s most reliable wine-bar restaurants, tucked into Little Bourke Street with a cosy, European-leaning feel. It has the kind of room that suits the city well: intimate, low-lit, close to theatres, and built around the pleasure of food and wine together. It works equally well for a proper dinner, a pre-theatre meal, or a glass and a few plates.
The wine list is a major part of the appeal, but Punch Lane is not only a place to drink. The food gives the bar structure, with seasonal dishes, cheese, charcuterie, produce-driven plates, and a style that feels relaxed rather than rigid. It has the spirit of a European wine bar, where the best meals are not rushed and the wine shapes the pace of the night.
Punch Lane is best for date nights, wine lovers, pre-theatre dining, small groups, and diners who want a city wine bar with a proper kitchen behind it. It belongs in this guide because it captures one of Melbourne’s strongest wine-bar moods: intimate, food-led, and quietly polished.
Address: 43 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
Punch Lane Menu
SNACKS
Olives & lupini
Sydney Rock oyster, chardonnay mignonette
Rye sourdough, almost burnt butter
+ Sardine pate
Salt cod fritters, Yarra Valley caviar, garlic chive aioli (2)
Beef tartare, lovage, cured egg yolk, horseradish
Crab cigars, apple & celeriac remoulade (2)
Panisse, cauliflower, walnut
Artisan cured meat from the slicer
Tin of Ortiz anchovies, chilli butter, lemon, toast
Chicken liver parfait, port jelly
MEDIUM
Parsnip, pear, blue cheese & mushroom croquettes, bitter leaves
Half shell scallops, coriander, saffron butter
Vitello tonnato, smoked tuna, finger lime, chili espelette crisp
Kingfish crudo grapefruit, celery, smoked sour cream, parsley oil
Mulled wine glazed beetroot, macadamia, native cranberries
LARGE
Parisian gnocchi, squash, mushrooms, kale, ricotta
Market fish, pil pil sauce, costal greens, sorrel
Dry aged Aurum duck, Jerusalem artichokes, quince
250g Black opal wagyu flank, Lisbon butter, Madeira glazed onions
Half rotisserie piri-piri chicken, piperade, black eye beans
SIDES
Fries, rosemary salt
Ramarro farm leaf salad, citronette
Green beans, lemon, garlic
CHEESE
Cheese selection, walnut bread, fruit chutney
DESSERT
Olive oil burnt cheesecake, rhubarb & ginger tuille
Dark chocolate fondant, bay leaf ice cream
Portuguese tart, espresso, Licor Beiraō
City Wine Shop
City Wine Shop is one of Melbourne’s essential wine bars, sitting on Spring Street near Parliament House with the confidence of a venue that knows exactly what it is. Part bottle shop, part bar, part casual dining room, it has become a favourite for people who want serious wine without a stiff atmosphere.
The format is what makes City Wine Shop so useful. You can stop in for a glass, buy a bottle, meet someone for lunch, sit outside, order something simple to eat, or settle into a longer afternoon with wine as the focus. It has a European feel but a very Melbourne rhythm, especially because it works across so many occasions: business lunches, after-work drinks, solo glasses, and casual dinners.
City Wine Shop is best for wine lovers, Spring Street lunches, after-work drinks, outdoor tables, bottle shopping, and anyone who wants one of Melbourne’s most dependable wine-bar experiences. It belongs near the centre of any Melbourne wine-bar guide because it helped define the city’s casual but serious approach to drinking wine.
Address: 159 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
City Wine Shop Menu
Entrées
MARINATED OLIVES
ANCHOVIES
STEAK TARTAR
STEAK TARTARE
Larger
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL, ITALIAN COLESLAW
HOUSE CUT OF BEEF, FRITES, HERB SALAD
BLUE EYE, SCALLOPS, SHELLFISH BISQUE
TRADITIONAL BRITISH LAMB FAGGOT, PEASE PUDDING
WHOLE ROAST MARKET FISH, CAFÉ DE PARIS BUTTER
GRILLED OX TONGUE, CELERIAC REMOULADE, SAUCE CHARCUTIÈRE
250G AGED PORTERHOUSE ‘AU POIVRE’, FRITES
Smaller
ROAST JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES, SMOKED WALNUTS, COMTÉ
WHIPPED COD ROE, CAVIAR, POTATO HORSERADISH BLINI
EUROPEAN STEAK TARTARE
ST. JOHN’S BONE MARROW
Salads
COLESLAW
Alcoholic Drinks
PERONI
Pasta
SPAGHETTI MARINARA
Pizza
SPECIAL PIZZA
Gnocchi
GNOCCHI
Snacks
BRUSCHETTA
Schnitzel
SCHNITZEL
Rice
RISOTTO
Starters & Salads
POTATO CHIPS
Chicken
BUFFALO CHICKEN
Sauces
MUSTARD
Fish
SEA BASS
Dessert
SALTED CARAMEL
From The Grill
RIBS
Spirits
MARTINI
Easy To Drink
PINOT NOIR
Hot Drinks
COFFEE
Seafood Dishes
FRIED CALAMARI
German Specialties
FRIKADELLE
Food Menu
GNOCCHI POMODORO BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
Side Dishes
FRENCH FRIES
SAUTEED SPINACH
Drinks
GLASS OF WINE
BEER
Hors D’oeuvres
GILDA ANCHOVIES, OLIVES, GUINDILLAS
SAGANAKI, WILD FIGS
Oysters ~ Shucked To Order
NATURAL, MIGNONETTE
SPICY ROCKEFELLER
Seafood
CALAMARI
FRIED CALAMARI
OCTOPUS AND ORZO
Appetizer
POLENTA CHIPS
TARTARE
CEVICHE
Wine
CHIANTI
CHARDONNAY
BOTTLE OF WINE
Accompaniments
ROAST SPROUTS, CHESTNUTS, MUSTARD, MINT
HERB GREEN LEAF SALAD, PICKLED SHALLOTS.
RADICCHIO, PEAR, PECORINO SALAD
Caviar ~ Served With Potato Blinis, Crème Fraîche & Chives
POLANCO OSCIETRA GRAND RESERVE (30G)
YARRA VALLEY SHIRAZ GIN (25G)
YARRA VALLEY SALMON (30G)
The Moat
The Moat is a hidden-feeling bar and restaurant beneath The Wheeler Centre on Little Lonsdale Street. It has the kind of below-street, bookish, intimate atmosphere that makes Melbourne’s CBD feel layered and interesting. The setting gives it instant character, but the food and wine make it more than just a convenient city stop.
The Moat leans into Italian food, wine, cocktails, share plates, and late-night energy. It is the kind of venue that can be used in different ways: a glass of wine before an event, dinner with friends, a quiet date, a literary-adjacent city night, or a longer meal built around pasta, snacks, and bottles. The room feels tucked away without being hard to find.
The Moat is best for date nights, city drinks, Italian wine, pre-event meals, group dinners, and anyone who wants a cosy CBD wine bar with personality. It adds a subterranean, atmospheric note to this guide and shows how Melbourne’s wine bars often make the most of unusual city spaces.
Address: 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
The Moat Menu
SNACK
Mixed salted nuts
House made focaccia with olive oil & balsamic
Sicilian marinated olives
ANTIPASTI
Cantabrico anchovies, toasted focaccia, lemon & thyme ricotta
(2 per)
Eggplant & provolone polpette, aioli, napoli
(gf) (vo) (3 per)
Proscuito di Parma (18mth) & parmesan
Ricotta di mandorle (whipped almond ricotta) with salad of tomato, olive, spice, basil & toasted focaccia
(vgn)
Kingfish crudo, anchovy aioli, muscatel vinaigrette, capers, lemon
(gf)
Burrata with olive XO & focaccia
PRIMA PIATTI
Ravioli of mushroom & ricotta with a porcini foam sauce
Puttanesca - tagliatelle, tomato, capers, olives, chilli & anchovies
(vo)
Tagliatelle con calamari e gamberi
(calamari, prawn, cherry tomato, white wine, garlic & chilli)
SECOND PIATTI
Oven roasted market fish
Slow roasted lamb shoulder, heirloom carrots, jus
(gf)
CONTORNI
Sautéed green beans, hazelnut gremolata, salt flakes
(gf)
Twice cooked chats, rosemary, garlic aioli
(vo) (gf)
Finocchio: shaved fennel, green olives & Meredith goat's feta, caper berries
(vo)
Victorian leaf salad
DESSERT
Pistachio Tiramisu
contains small amount of Amaretto
Chocolate and Pear Frangipane Crostata with Cream
CHEESE
Woombye Ashed Brie (QLD)
slightly smoky & mushroom flavours
Mauri Formaggi Dolce Gorgonzola
distinct yeasty flavours reminiscent of Taleggio. Gorgonzola Dolce is soft, sweet, with a subtle creamy texture, and piquant finish.
STICKY WINES & AMARI
Gewurztraminer, Delatite 2019, VIC
Noble Taminga Reserve, Trentham 2015, VIC
Averna Amaro, ITA
Lucano Amaro, ITA
Montenegro Amaro, ITA
Autonomy Amaro, AUS
Cynar, ITA
Don Giovanni Limoncello, ITA
Strega, ITA
COCKTAILS ALL
4pm – 6pm
Espresso Martini
Gin or Vodka Martini
Lt Lonsdale – Lavender Gin, Cucumber, Lavender Syrup, Lemon, Soda
Aperol Spritz
WINE
4pm – 6pm
Roccaventosa Pinot Grigio
Farm To Table Shiraz
Roccaventosa Sangiovese
Biblio – Prosecco
Mesta Rose
BEER/CIDER
4pm – 6pm
Asahi | Lager
Peroni Red | Lager
Heaps Normal 0.5%
Golden Axe | Cider
GUEST TAP BEER
4pm – 6pm
Schooner 425ml
Large Flask
SMALL PLATES
4pm – 6pm
House made focaccia with olive oil and balsamic
Green Sicilian Olives
Mixed salted nuts
Twice cooked chats, rosemary, garlic aioli
(vo)
Eggplant & provolone polpette, aioli, sugo
(gf)3 per
Ricotta di mandorle (whipped almond ricotta) with tomato, olive, spice, basil & toasted focaccia
(vgn)
Proscuito di Parma (18mth) & parmesan
Spanish anchovies, toasted sourdough, whipped lemon ricotta
2 per
Burrata with olive XO
King fish crudo, anchovy aioli, muscatel vinaigrette capers, pink pepper corn
(gf)
DESSERT
4pm – 6pm
Pistachio Tiramisu
Choc & pear frangipane crostata, vanilla mascapone
CHEESE
4pm – 6pm
Woombye ash brie
Gorgonzola
GNOCCHI NIGHT WEDNESDAY
HOME MADE GNOCCHI
WITH A CHOICE OF Duck & white wine ragu or Slow cooked beef shin ragu or Pan fried gnocchi, pumpkin, parmesan, burnt sage butter, pine nuts. All served with a green leaf salad and a glass of Moat’s house wine
Versachi’s Pizza & Wine Bar
Versachi’s Pizza & Wine Bar brings a more casual neighbourhood angle to this guide, pairing pizza, pasta, Italian food, and wine on Toorak Road in South Yarra.
The appeal of Versachi’s is in its ease. Pizza and wine are a natural combination, and the restaurant gives diners a relaxed place for a glass of red, a bottle with friends, a quick midweek meal, or a casual dinner that still feels complete. The menu leans Italian, with food that suits sharing and wine that fits the room’s informal personality.
Versachi’s Pizza & Wine Bar is best for South Yarra dinners, casual dates, pizza and wine, group meals, and anyone who wants a relaxed wine-bar feel without heading into the CBD. It rounds out this guide by adding a neighbourhood pizza-and-wine option to balance the city’s more classic wine bars.
Address: 129 Toorak Road, South Yarra 3141
Versachis Pizza & Wine Bar Menu
Champagne / Sparkling
NV La Vita Sociale Prosecco BTL
Paul Louis Brut Piccolo 200ml
Brown Brothers Moscato 200ml
Moet & Chandon Champagne
White Wine
Wilson DJW Reisling BTL
Lost Buoy Sauv Blanc BTL
Teurong Park Chardonnay BTL
Hunters Pinot Gris BTL
Little Bohemia Pinot Grigio BTL
Sentido Fiano BTL
Rose Wine
La Vie En Rose (Côtes de Provence, FR)
Red Wine
Hunters Pinot Noir BTL
Lost Buoy Sangiovese BTL
Growers Touch Cabernet Sauvignon BTL
Wilson Vineyard Shiraz BTL
Iron Cloud Grenache Shriraz Mataro BTL
Fell Shira BTL
Palazzo Del Mar Nero BTL
Wild Duck Creek Shiraz Malbec Cab. Sauvignon BTL
Tertini Pinot Noir BTL
Beers
Little Creatures
150 Lashes
Furphy
Asahi
Peroni
Corona
Carlton Draught
Wilde Pale Ale
Organic Gluten Free beer
Somersby Apple Cider
Ciders
Somersby Apple Cider
Deals
2 Lrg Traditional Pizza with Side
Any Two Large Traditional pizza with sides $45
2 Lrg Gourmet Pizza with Side
Any Two large Gourmet Pizzas with sides $55
2 Pasta or Risotto with Side
Any Two Pasta or Risotto with side $55
Focaccia
MED Garlic Cheese Crust
MED Rosemary Feta Crust
MED Pesto Crust
Half/Half
Half/Half
Traditional Pizza
Zac Attack
mozzarella, fresh tomato, white onion, bacon, pineapple garlic, and herb
Chicken Supreme
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, chicken, mild salami, mushrooms, grilled red peppers and a sprinkle of herbs.
Country Classic
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, virginia ham, capsicum, mushrooms, onions, pineapple, olives and herbs.
Supreme
Cheese, smoked ham, capsicum, mushrooms, salami, olives, pineapple, prawns and anchovies.
Aussie
Tomato, cheese, smoked ham and comes with or without an egg.
Vegetarian
Tomato, cheese, mushrooms, onions, capsicum, olives and herbs. *Try with pineapple.
Hawaiian
Tomato Cheese, smoked ham and pineapple.
Margherita
Tomato Base, mozzarella cheese, with a sprinkle of herbs and fresh parsley. *Try with fresh Tomato.
Capricciosa
Tomato, cheese, smoked ham, mushrooms, and olives.
Mexican
Tomato Cheese mild salami, capsicum and chilli.
Meat Lovers
Tomato, cheese, mild salami, smoked ham, bacon, chicken and BBQ Sauce.
Chicken BBQ
Tomato, mozzarella, cheese, chicken pieces and mushroom, topped with BBQ Sauce and Bacon strips.
Salami Special
Tomato, mozzarella Cheese, hot salami, and olives, with a sprinkle of herbs.
Versachis Special
Tomato, cheese, smoked ham, salami, mushroom, roasted red peppers, olives and feta cheese.
Gourmet Pizza
Lamb Pizza
Slow cooked lamb, tomato base, mozzarella, caramelized onion, feta, pickled eggplant, rosemary, garlic, herbs
Mushroom Truffle
Mozzarella and mushrooms topped with Goat’s cheese and truffle oil.
Made Our Way
Mozzarella, Bocconcini, cherry tomato and fresh basil.
V-Burn
This is the hottest pizza on our menu, mozzarella cheese, chicken, roasted red peppers, spanish onions, jalapenos, cayenne pepper, topped with garlic, chilli, rock salt, pepper and sour cream to soothe the palate.
Garden cottage
Broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, goats cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh tomato, spanish onions, topped with garlic, herbs, rock salt, and cracked pepper.
Paella
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prawns, chorizo, spanish onions, capsicum, topped with goats cheese and a little chilli and garlic.
Al Matriciana
Mozzarella cheese, salami, baby spinach, fresh tomato, mushrooms and olives, topped with a touch of garlic and herbs.
Quattro Fromaggio
2x Winner of 'Best Cheese Pizza in Victoria' Four cheeses: Parmesan, Mozzarella, gorgonzola and goats cheese. *Try with Prosciutto.
Lite N Rite
Roasted pumpkin pieces, goats cheese, sliced tomato and caramelised onion, topped with basil pesto and parsley.
Chilli Boombala
Goats cheese, baby spinach leaves, roasted red peppers, jalapenos, mushroom, garlic topped with rock salt, pepper, chilli, herbs with sour cream and spring onions.
Classico
2nd place 'Small Goods Category' - Victorian State Final. Shaved prosciutto ham, bocconcini cheese and grilled red peppers, topped with spring onions and herbs. *Try with pineapple and chilli.
Lamborghini
Tender chicken strips, sun dried tomato, avocado and mozzarella cheese, finished with oregano and basil pesto.
Mediterranean Chicken
Tender Chicken Strips, goats cheese, baby spinach leaves, fresh tomato and red onions, with a sprinkle of herbs and a touch of garlic.
Potato and Rosemary
Mozzarella cheese and sliced potato with fresh rosemary, garlic, oregano, rock salt, and cracked pepper, finished with Reggiano parmesan cheese. *Try with feta.
Pescatore
This is the seafood lovers' delight. Includes prawns, mussels, calamari, scallops, anchovies, finished with a touch of garlic, rock salt, parsley and cheese.
Spanish Chorizo
Chorizo, mozzarella Cheese, baby spinach leaves, roasted red peppers, fresh tomato, spanish onion, olives topped with herbs and feta cheese.
Chicken Tandoori
Tender marinated chicken strips, mozzarella cheese and baby spinach leaves, topped with organic yoghurt.
Veggie Deluxe
Mozzarella Cheese, eggplant, roasted peppers, pumpkin, and mushrooms, topped with fresh ricotta, a touch of garlic, rock salt and herbs.
Mr. Natural
Goats cheese, baby spinach leaves, mushrooms, fresh tomato, roasted red peppers, spanish onions, olives, pineapple, topped with feta cheese, garlic, cracked pepper and rock salt.
Eureka
2nd Place 'Seafood Category' - Victorian State Finals. Marinated green prawns, goats cheese, baby spinach leaves, caramelised onion and sliced tomato, topped with a touch of garlic, rock salt and herbs. *Try with Jalapenos.
Meatball
Tomato, mozzarella cheese base, with our homemade Italian meatballs, topped with roasted red peppers, olives and Reggiano Parmesan cheese.
Volcano
Tomato, cheese, mild salami, grilled red peppers jalapenos, garlic, chilli, herbs. This one's got kick! *Try with Prawns!
Pasta
Pesto
Homemade Organic Basil Pesto Sauce
Bolognaise
A homemade, slow cooked sauce, with onion, garlic and aromatic herbs.
Cream And Mushroom
Seared Button Mushrooms Cooked In A Wine, Garlic And Cream Sauce.
Chicken Cream and Mushroom
Seared button mushrooms cooked in a wine, garlic and cream sauce with chicken
Pumpkin Pinenuts
A Tasty Cream And White Wine Sauce With Pumpkin And Spinach Topped With Roasted Pinenuts.
Carbonara
Bacon, Egg And Onion, Infused In Our Famous White Wine And Cream Sauce.
Matriciana
A Spicy Combination Of Sauteed Onion And Bacon, Infused In A Red Wine, Chilli, Garlic Napoli Sauce.
PRIMAVERA
An Amazing Blend Of Our Own Slow Cooked Vegetables, Including Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Pumpkin And Olives, Infused In A Red Wine Napoli Sauce.
Pollo Funghi
A Sensational Sauce Of Chicken, Mushrooms And Cream, Enhanced With Fresh Spinach And Sundried Tomatoes.
Meatballs
Our Own Homemade Italian Meatballs, Slow Cooked In Napoli Sauce.
Homemade Vege Lasagne
Fresh pasta sheets layered with bechamel Sauce napoli, eggplant, roasted peppers, roasted pumpkin and spinach
Homemade Meat Lasagne
Pasta sheets layered with homemade rich bolognaise, bechamel sauce and napoli
Napoli Sauce
A homemade, slow cooked sauce, with onion, garlic and aromatic herbs.
Sisqo
Prosciutto, chorizo, rocket, olives and chilli oil.
Four Cheese
Same as our award winning pizza. Parmesan, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola and Goat’s cheese, infused in a delicious cream sauce.
Lamb Ragu Pasta
Lamb ragu, porcini mushroom, cherry tomato, capers, parsley, basil, parmesan cheese
Chefs Special
Mushrooms, onions, capsicum, red peppers, jalepeno, salt, garlic, chilli, a mix of cream with napoli sauce.
Marinara
Pan tossed selection of prawns, mussels, calamari, and scallops. Try oil and garlic or Napoli
Risotto
Mushroom Risotto
Button and porcini mushrooms, blended in cracked pepper and white wine sauce with a touch of cream and truffle oil.
Seafood Risotto
Green prawns, mussels, calamari, and scallops, infused with garlic, cracked black pepper and rock salt
VERDE
Mix Of Vegetables: Kale, Spinach, Broccoli And Peas.
PRAWN AND PEA RISOTTO
Longtail Prawns And Peas. Try With Chilli.
Spinach, Pumpkin Pinenuts Risotto
with cream sauce
La Cucina
Chicken Schnitzel
Whole Crumbed chicken breast, with lemon, grilled until golden brown.
Chicken Parmigiana
A piping hot chicken schnitzel, generously covered with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato. *Try with smoked ham + $3.00
Chicken 4 Cheese Parmigiana
It's amazing, the same recipe as our award winning quattro pizza, parmesan, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and goats cheese, melted atop a chicken schnitzel.
Hawaiian Parmigiana
Chicken Schnitzel topped with smoked Ham, melted mozzarella and pineapple
Mexicana Parmigiana
Chicken schnitzel topped with red onion, Jalapenos, tomato and goats cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana
Two eggplant steaks topped with tomato, Goat’s cheese and parmesan. Served with a side salad.
Salads
Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, fresh tomato, cucumber and spanish onion, finished with our own homemade dressing.
Feta Salad
Greek Style salad, with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, spanish onion, fetta cheese and kalamata olives.
Warm Chicken Salad
A combination of exciting flavours, inlcuding avocado, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers. seared succulent chicken tenderloin and bocconcini cheese.
Rocket Salad
Rocket leaves and reggano Parmesan cheese finished with our made in-house dressing.
Extras
Chips
Sprinkled with Versachi's home style seasoning. *Try with Versachi's own homemade chip dip $2.50.
Eggplant chips
Housemade and crumbed in our special blend of fresh herbs and seasoning, Served with our homemade dip.
Calamari Entree
Garlic Bread
French stick with fresh garlic herbs, parsley and parmesan cheese.
Seasonal Vegetables topped with roast Almonds
Sauteed with garlic, olive oil, cracked pepper and fresh parsley.
Haloumi Croquetts
Haloumi Croquetts
Arancini Balls
Desserts
Bacio
Hazelnut gelato, encased in dark chocolate.
Chocolate Mousse
Housemade with premium chocolate.
Traditional Tiramisu
Made In House With Mascapone Cheese, Coffee, Amaretto, Sponge Fingers, and Organic Double Cream
Drinks
San Pellegrino 500ml BTL
Chinotto - San Pellegrino
Limonata- San Pellegrino
Aranciata Rossa - San Pellegrino
330ml Coke BTL
330ml Coke no sugar BTL
330ml Sprite
Ginger Beer BTL
Final thoughts
The best wine bars in Melbourne show how broad the category can be. The Meatball and Wine Bar brings comfort food and wine together on Flinders Lane, while Punch Lane offers an intimate European-style wine-bar restaurant on Little Bourke Street. City Wine Shop remains one of the city’s defining wine venues, The Moat adds a cosy underground bar and restaurant beneath The Wheeler Centre, and Versachi’s Pizza & Wine Bar brings pizza, pasta, and wine to South Yarra.
Together, these venues show why Melbourne is such a strong city for wine lovers. A great wine bar can be casual or polished, hidden or street-facing, food-led or bottle-led, city-based or neighbourhood-focused. Whether you want a glass after work, a bottle with dinner, a cheese plate, pasta, pizza, meatballs, or a long conversation over wine, Melbourne has a wine bar for the occasion.