South Yarra is one of Melbourne’s easiest suburbs for planning a good meal because it gives you several dining moods in one compact area. Around Chapel Street, Toorak Road, Malvern Road and the streets near South Yarra Station, you can find burger bars, rooftop Italian dining, ramen, pizza, steakhouse dinners, French bistro dining and polished venues that work for birthdays, date nights, casual lunches and group nights out.
This guide focuses on seven South Yarra restaurants worth knowing: Leonard’s House of Love, Stella, Snow Monkey Ramen, A25 Pizzeria South Yarra, 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra, The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra and France Soir. Each one offers a different kind of experience, from relaxed burgers and bowls of ramen to Italian dinners, pizza, premium steak and classic French dining.

1. Leonard’s House of Love
Leonard’s House of Love is one of South Yarra’s most loved casual venues. Tucked away on Wilson Street, just off Chapel Street, it has the feel of a retro mountain lodge, part burger bar, part neighbourhood pub and part late-night hangout. It is relaxed, loud in the right way and built for people who want a fun meal rather than a formal dining room.
The food is centred on American-style comfort eating. Burgers are the main reason many people come here, with fried chicken, cheeseburgers, loaded sides, wings and snacks fitting the venue’s bar-food personality. It is the kind of place where the order should feel generous and low-pressure: a burger, fries, a drink and maybe something extra to share across the table.
Leonard’s works especially well for casual dates, birthdays, after-work drinks, group catch-ups and late-night Chapel Street plans. It is also a strong first stop before a bigger night out in South Yarra because the food is filling, the drinks are easy and the setting has enough personality to make the night feel started as soon as you walk in.
If you want South Yarra at its most relaxed, Leonard’s is a great number one pick. It is less polished restaurant and more good-times local institution, which is exactly why it belongs high on this list.
Address: 3 Wilson Street, South Yarra
Leonards House Of Love Menu
Snacks
EGGPLANT TENDERS
Crispy special fried eggplant strips w/ ranch sauce [VGO]
POPCORN CHEESE CURDS
w/ pizza dipping sauce [VGO]
LOADED CRISPY POTATO SKINS
Fried kabana, sour cream, bbq sauce, cheese & gravy.
Nachos
CHARCOAL CHICKEN NACHOS
w/ cheese sauce, salsa, jalapeños guacamole, beans & coriander
BOLOGNESE NACHOS
Chipotle bolognese, black eyed peas cheese sauce, salsa jalapenos, guacamole & coriander
CAULIFLOWER NACHOS
Curry spiced fried cauliflower, cheese sauce, roast tomato sauce, salsa, jalapeños guacamole, beans & coriander [VGO]
Extras
HOT GLAZE
EXTRA PATTY
POTATO GEMS
PINEAPPLE
JALAPENOS
CHEESE
ONION RINGS
BACON
MAC & CHEESE
ONION RINGS
GEMS
BROCOLLI SALAD
FRIES
Burgers
CHEESEBURGER
Beef brisket & short rib patty, American cheese, burger sauce, pickles & lettuce
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
Double beef brisket & short rib patty double American cheese, burger sauce pickles & lettuce
HAMBURGER
Beef brisket & short rib patty, cheese special sauce, tomato, red onion, pickles & lettuce
MUSHROOM BURGER
Smoked portobello mushrooms, cheese burger sauce, pickles & lettuce [VGO]
VEGAN BURGER
Meat-free pattie, vegan cheese, vegan mayo, ketchup, pickles & lettuce [V]
SOUTH SIDE FRIED BURGER
Fried chicken thigh, ranch sauce, bacon American cheese, pickles & lettuce
HOT CHICKEN BURGER
Habanero & duck fat glazed chicken thigh, cheese, aioli, pickles & iceberg lettuce
Fancy Fries
CHARCOAL CHICKEN FRIES
Cheese sauce, pepper gravy & onion
CHIPOTLE BOLOGNESE FRIES
Cheese sauce, spring onion
TEX MEX FRIES
Cheese sauce, guacamole, coriander & salsa w/ jalapeños [VGO]
Fried Chicken
POPCORN CHICKEN
w/ pickles & ranch sauce
ORIGINAL TENDERS
w/ pickles & chipotle mayo
HOT GLAZED TENDERS
w/ pickles & chipotle mayo
XXX HOT WINGS
w/ pickles & ranch sauce. Spicy as
Dirty Dog
CHEESE & BACON KRANSKY
Sauerkraut, special sauce, chives

2. Stella
Stella is one of South Yarra’s more striking Chapel Street venues. The restaurant is set across four levels and combines Italian-inspired dining with a rooftop, cocktail area, ground-floor dining room and private dining space. Its official site lists the restaurant at 427 Chapel Street, South Yarra, and describes the menu as Italian-inspired, mixing classic dishes with more modern touches.
This is the kind of restaurant that works when the setting matters as much as the food. Stella is useful for date nights, group dinners, birthday drinks, long lunches and occasions where you want to move from dinner into cocktails without changing venues. The rooftop gives it a bigger-night-out feel, while the ground floor and cocktail dining areas make it flexible for smaller meals and more relaxed catch-ups.
The food direction is Italian rather than strictly traditional Italian. Think wood-fired pizza, pasta, snacks, drinks and a menu designed to suit both dinner and social occasions. Because the venue has several spaces, you can use it in different ways: a proper dinner downstairs, a drink-led visit on the rooftop, or a private function if you are organising something larger.
Stella is best for people who want atmosphere, location and convenience. It is not just a quick meal stop; it is a Chapel Street venue built for lingering.
Address: 427 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Stella Menu
GROUND FLOOR MENU
Mount Zero
marinated olives
Shucked Oysters
apple mignonette • natural
Oscietra Caviar
chopped egg, crème fraiche, chives, blinis
Roasted Eggplant Dip
tomato, turmeric, lemon labneh, olive oil
ADD ON PITA BREAD
Spiced Zucchini Fritters
3 PCS
Crispy Prosciutto Croquettes
truffle aioli (2 Pcs)
Fresh Stone-Baked Focaccia
brie, honey & rosemary
Crispy Calamari
lemon, fresh herb emulsion
Grilled Octopus
sicilian olives, crispy potatoes, fermented chili oil, mint labneh
Stella Steak Tartare
63-degree egg yolk, rice paper crisps
Kingfish Crudo
ponzu sauce, shallots, chives
Tomato And Peach Salad
stracciatella cheese, mint
Watermelon Salad
Whipped Feta, roasted sampari, tomatoes, herb dressing
Burrata
roasted cherry tomatoes, lemon, balsamic chili oil, mint
Margherita
tomato base, scamorza, basil, olive oil
San Daniele
prosciutto, tomato base, buffalo mozzrella, basil
Sopressa
tomato base, roasted capsicum, goat’s cheese
Prawn & Harissa
tomato base, cherry tomatoes, olives
Scamorza
vodka sauce, pesto“alla” Genovese”
Confit Potato
bechamel, crispy prosciutto
Mushroom
scamorza, béchamel, thyme & rosemary
John Dory
sorrel beurre blanc, local mussels
Roasted Chicken
creamy chicken jus, Sicilian olives, crispy pancetta, King oyster mushroom, sage
Roasted Duck Breast
duck rillettes, broccolini, plum & ginger purée
200g Aged Grass Fed Eye Fillet
chicory, soubise
Gippsland O’connor’s Scotch Fillet
30-day dry aged, peppercorn sauce
Rustic Fries
herb aioli
Mixed Leaf Salad
lemon honey vinaigrette
Grilled Garden Vegetables
sherry vinaigrette, olive oil
ROOFTOP MENU
Margherita
tomato base, scamorza, basil
San Daniele
prosciutto, tomato base, buffalo mozzarella
Sopressa
tomato base, goat’s cheese, roasted capsicums
Prawn & harissa
tomato base, cherry tomatoes, olives
Confit potato
béchamel, crispy prosciutto
Scamorza
vodka sauce, pesto “alla genovese”
Mushroom
scamorza, béchamel, thyme & rosemary
Mount Zero
marinated olives
Shucked oysters
each ea 6 | ½ doz 35 | dozen 65
Oscietra caviar
30g 180 | 50g 255
Burrata
roasted cherry tomatoes lemon balsamic, pita bread
Kingfish crudo
ponzu sauce, shallots, chives
Salumi board
today’s selection, house pickles
Tomato and peach salad
stracciatella cheese, mint
Watermelon salad
whipped feta, roasted samara tomatoes
Rustic fries
herb aioli
Focaccia
brie, honey and rosemary
Crispy prosciutto croquettes
with truffle aioli (2pcs)
Spiced zucchini fritter
(3pcs)
Stoned baked flatbread
smoked salt, olive oil
Crispy calamari
whitebait, zucchini, fresh herb emulsion
DESSERT
Honey Semifreddo
crunchy honeycomb & fig
Pistachio Basque Cheesecake
Tiramisu
espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone & cocoa
Affogato
vanila gelato, hot espresso, add your choice of frangelico or amaretto
Selection of Cheeses
seasonal preserves cornichons & crispbread
Lemon Sorbet
candied lemon
CANAPÉS
Mini Chicken skewers
green harissa
Pressed lamb croquette
prune
Wagyu mini burger
relish, pickle
Strawberry tart
mascarpone, balsamic, mint
Mussel escabeche
saffron
Nona’s Lasagna pie
parmesan
Choc Top
Choc dip, rich chocolate or boysenberry (white choc)
House made daily arancini
parmesan cream
Beetroot tart
goats’ cheese, buckwheat
Wood smoked Kingfish rillette
witlof
EXPRESS LUNCH
Braised beef ragu
rigatoni pasta, baby spinach, pecorino cheese
Guacamole
seasonal vegetable crudites, potato crisps
Margherita
tomato sugo, fior di latte, fresh basil
San daniele
tomato sugo, prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, basil, parmesan
Crispy chicken salad
avocado, cosberg lettuce, parmesan cheese, crouton, caper mayo dressing
Steak pizzaiola
tomato sugo, green olives, basil
Mount zero olives
Shucked oyster
Natural / Lime ponzu
Proscuitto & potato croquette
herb emulsion
Tiramisu
traditional
Tart of the day
Affogato
vanilla ice cream, espresso, choice of Frangelico / Amaretto

3. Snow Monkey Ramen
Snow Monkey Ramen is a strong choice for a more casual South Yarra meal. The South Yarra store is at Shop 2, 180 Toorak Road, making it especially handy for people eating near South Yarra Station. The restaurant’s French-Japanese ramen angle gives it a point of difference from a standard ramen bar.
This is the place to choose when you want something warm, fast and satisfying without committing to a long restaurant experience. Ramen is naturally suited to solo dining, quick lunches, casual dinners and colder Melbourne nights, but Snow Monkey’s menu has enough personality to make it feel more interesting than a basic takeaway meal.
The lobster bisque ramen is the kind of dish that shows the restaurant’s fusion style clearly, while spicy miso, tom yum and veggie-friendly bowls make it accessible for different tastes. The menu is compact enough for an easy decision but varied enough that regulars can come back for different bowls.
Snow Monkey Ramen is best for quick meals near South Yarra Station, casual catch-ups, solo dinners and ramen cravings. It is also a useful option when you want something more interesting than generic takeaway but still easy enough for a weeknight.
Address: Shop 2, 180 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Snow Monkey Ramen Menu
STARTER / SIDES
Karaage Chicken
Japanese Style Fried Chicken served with mayo
Edamame
Agedashi Tofu
Deep fry tofu with teriyaki sauce
Gyoza
6 pieces of pan-fried pork gyoza
Tempura Prawn
5 pieces of crispy bread crumbed prawn
Seaweed Salad (Wakame)
Pickled seaweed salad
Pork Katsu
Japanese styled crispy bread crumbed pork loin
Chicken Katsu
Japanese styled crispy bread crumbed chicken breast
Slow Pulled Pork with Rice
Bite size rice bowl with teriyaki sauce and slow pulled pork belly
RAMEN
Tonkotsu Ramen (Top Seller)
Classic creamy pork broth with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots, and spring onion
Shoyu Ramen (Classic Clear Broth)
Clear chicken broth topped with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots, and spring onion
Vegetable Ramen (Vegetarian)
Veggie soup broth with roasted pumpkin, bamboo shoots, and tomato
Australian Rock Lobster Bisque Ramen (Signature)
Lobster bisque with ½ rock lobster
Lobster Bisque Ramen (Signature)
Tasmanian lobster bisque topped with 3 King Prawn, fish cake, and bamboo shoots
Wagyu Short Rib Ramen (Limited per Day)
150g of wagyu short rib slow wide for 8 hours in clear shoyu broth
Black Garlic Ramen
Creamy pork broth with black garlic topped with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots
Spicy Miso Ramen
Rich and spicy miso pork broth, topped with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots, and egg
Miso Veggie Ramen (Vegetarian, Vegan)
Miso based broth with roasted pumpkin, bamboo shoots, and roasted tomato
EXTRA
Marinated Soft Boiled Egg
Noodle
Chashu (3 slices)
Rice
Bamboo
Puff Pastry Dip
(Highly recommended for our seafood ramen)
DRINKS
Kirin Beer
Snow Monkey Sparkling Sake (Passion Fruit, Lemon)
Ramune Soda (Lychee, Strawberry)
Coke Classic
Coke Zero
Green Tea (Bottle)
Lychee Ice Tea

4. A25 Pizzeria South Yarra
A25 Pizzeria South Yarra is one of the suburb’s go-to casual Italian restaurants. The South Yarra restaurant is at 720 Chapel Street, putting it right in the middle of one of the area’s busiest dining strips.
The restaurant is built around pizza and Italian casual dining, but with a playful, modern identity rather than an old-school trattoria feel. It works well for relaxed dinners, casual dates, group meals and easy family-friendly meals where pizza and pasta keep everyone happy.
For many diners, the appeal of A25 is that it does not overcomplicate the night. You can order pizza, pasta, drinks and sides, share across the table and keep the meal relaxed. It is polished enough to feel like a proper dinner out, but casual enough that it still works for a spontaneous Chapel Street meal.
A25 is especially useful for groups because pizza is easy to share and the menu format suits different appetites. One person can keep it simple with a pizza, another can go for pasta, and the table can build a meal around sides and drinks. It is a good middle-ground restaurant: more fun than takeaway, less formal than a special-occasion dining room.
Address: 720 Chapel Street, South Yarra
A25 Pizzeria South Yarra Menu
SPECIALS OF THE WEEK
MORTAZZA
Mortadella, Pistachio, Provolone, Fiordilatte, Honey
CARBONARA LASAGNA
Egg, black pepper, Pancetta, Bechamel, Mushrooms, Pecorino cheese
ANTIPASTI
CACIO E PEPE FRIES (GF)
Pecorino crema, cracked pepper
ITALIAN CHILLI FRIES (GF)
Arrabbiata salt, ketchup. (Gluten free)
TRUFFLE PORCINI & PARMESAN FRIES (GF)
Truffle & Porcini crema, parmesan, truffle mayo
SPICY CALAMARI (GF)
Lightly fried spicy calamari, rocket, black garlic mayo
BOLOGNESE ARANCINI BALLS (GF)
Arborio rice, mozzarella, bolognese sugo, peas, truffle aioli, parmesan
VEGAN PUMPKIN ARANCINI BALLS (GF)
Arborio rice, roast pumpkin, Napoli sugo, peas, vegan parmesan
WAGYU BEEF MEATBALLS (GF)
Rich Napoli sugo, parmesan
GARLIC FOCACCIA
EV olive oil, garlic, sea salt, oregano
INSALATE
Rucola Salad
Wild rocket, pear shavings, candied walnuts, parmesan, truffle honey
RADICCHIO SALAD
Radicchio leaves, beetroot, raisins, pistachio, Meridith goats cheese, balsamic truffle honey.
Tonno
Mixed salad, cherry tomato , Italian confit Tuna, pistachio, olives, pistachio
Vegan Radicchio Salad
Radicchio leaves, beetroot, raisins, pistachio, vegan mozzarella, balsamic truffle honey
Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, sea salt, basil, EV olive oil
Vegan Rocket Salad
Wild Rocket, pear shavings, candied walnuts, vegan parmesan, truffle honey
MA CHE PIZZA VUOI?
MARGHERITA
Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sugo, fresh basil
BUFALA
Buffalo mozzarella (cooked or fresh), tomato sugo, fresh basil
SAN DANIELE
San Daniele prosciutto, tomato sugo, buffalo mozzarella, fior di latte, rocket
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Roasted eggplant, Smoked mozzarella, tomato sugo, fior di latte, parmesan, cherry tomato
VEGGIE EXPLOSION
Grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, olives, fior di latte, smoked mozzarella ,basil
SEXY TRUFFLE
Fior di latte, porcini mushroom crema, mushrooms, truffle oil, radicchio, pecorino
POLPETTE
Wagyu beef meatballs, roasted peppers, truffle mayo, tomato sugo, fior di latte, fresh chilli
DOPPIO SALAME
Soppressata salame, hot cacciatore salame, fior di latte, tomato sugo
BUNGA BUNGA
Italian pork sausage, porcini and mixed mushrooms, tomato sugo, fior di latte, parsley, parmesan
MANS MAN
Italian pork sausage, hot cacciatore salame, double smoked leg ham, tomato sugo, fior di latte, parmesan
VEGAN PIZZA
VEGAN MARGHERITA
Vegan mozzarella, tomato sugo, fresh basil, EV olive oil
VEGAN SEXY TRUFFLE
Vegan mozzarella, porcini e mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, radicchio, vegan parmesan
VEGAN A25
Vegan mozzarella, basil & spinach pesto, cherry tomatoes
VEGAN CAPRICCIOSA
Vegan mozzarella, tomato sugo, mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts
VEGAN EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Vegan Fior di latte, Tomato Sugo, Thinly Sliced Roasted Eggplant, cherry tomato, Vegan Parmesan
VEGAN VEGGIE EXPLOSION
Roasted eggplant, roasted peppers, olives, vegan fior di latte, basil
CRUST DIPPERS
KETCHUP
MAYO
PECORINO CREMA
TRUFFLE MAYO
PESTO MAYO
BLACK GARLIC MAYO
CHILLI OIL
PARMESAN
HANDMADE PASTA
Handmade Gnocchi Napoli
Handmade Gnocchi, light napoli sugo, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, fresh basil
Handmade Gnocchi Pesto
Handmade Gnocchi, basil & spinach pesto, parmesan, buffalo mozzarella
Pappardelle Porcini
Pappardelle pasta, white truffle crema, mixed mushrooms, parsley, truffle oil, parmesan
Pappardelle Ragu’
Pappardelle pasta, 6hr wagyu bolognese Ragu’, mushrooms, touch of cream, parmesan
Wagyu Beef Lasagna (GF)
Handmade pasta, 6hr wagyu bolognese ragu’, mozzarella, parmesan, bechamel, tomato sugo, fresh basil
pappardelle di mare
Pappardelle, Local seafood, chilli, cherry tomato, garlic, touch of napoli sugo, parsley
VEGAN PASTA
Vegan Gnocchi Pesto
Basil & spinach pesto crema, vegan parmesan
Vegan Gnocchi Napoli
Light Napoli sugo, vegan parmesan, cherry tomato, fresh basil
DOLCI
NUTELLAMISU' (GF)
Nutella-tiramisu' (Gluten free)
CANNOLO
Sweet ricotta, pistachio, chocolate
SWEET PIZZA
Nutella, strawberries, coconut (Serves one to two people)
BASQUE CHEESECAKE (GF)
Classic basque cheesecake (GF)
VEGAN SWEET PIZZA
Vegan nutella, Strawberries, coconut (serves 1/2 people
Nutella crostata
GLUTEN FREE ACCREDITED MENU
GLUTEN FREE GARLIC FOCACCIA
Garlic olive oil, oregano, salt
PLAIN FRIES (GF)
Lightly salted plain fries , tomato ketchup
CACIO E PEPE FRIES (GF)
Pecorino crema, cracked pepper
TRUFFLE PORCINI & PARMESAN FRIES (GF)
Truffle & Porcini crema, parmesan, truffle mayo
ITALIAN CHILLI FRIES (GF)
Arrabbiata salt, ketchup. (Gluten free)
SPICY CALAMARI (GF)
Lightly fried spicy calamari, rocket, black garlic mayo
BOLOGNESE ARANCINI BALLS (GF)
Arborio rice, mozzarella, bolognese sugo, peas, truffle aioli, parmesan
VEGAN PUMPKIN ARANCINI BALLS (GF)
Arborio rice, roast pumpkin, Napoli sugo, peas, vegan parmesan
WAGYU BEEF MEATBALLS (GF)
Rich Napoli sugo, parmesan
GF MARGHERITA
Fior di latte, tomato sugo, fresh basil, EV olive oil
BIBITE
ARANCIATA ROSSA
Blood Orange
Chinotto
chinotto
Coke
coke
Coke Zero
coke zero
GINGER BEER (NOT ALCOHOLIC)
limonata
SPARKLIN WATER LARGE 750ML

5. 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra is a natural fit for this list because it gives the suburb another strong Italian option, but with a clearer focus on pizza, gnocchi and a neighbourhood bistro feel. Located on Malvern Road, it is a little away from the loudest parts of Chapel Street, which can make it a better choice when you want a proper Italian meal without the full Chapel Street rush.
The name tells you a lot about the restaurant. The pizza dough is built around a 48-hour leavening process, designed to create a lighter, more fragrant base. That makes it especially appealing for people who care about proper pizza texture: the rise, the chew, the crust and the way the toppings sit on the dough.
Gnocchi is the other major draw. This is useful for groups because not everyone wants pizza, and a menu built around both pizza and gnocchi gives the table more ways to order. It also makes 48h a good choice for diners who want Italian comfort food rather than a more formal pasta-and-wine restaurant.
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar is best for casual dates, family dinners, pizza nights, group meals and relaxed catch-ups. It is also a good pick when you want Italian food that feels generous and satisfying but still easygoing.
Address: 373 Malvern Road, South Yarra
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra Menu
Specials
We continue our collaboration with CERES Joe’s Market Garden, a certified organic farm by the Merri Creek in Coburg. As Melbourne’s oldest market garden, it grows nutrient-rich, seasonal produce while serving as a living classroom for regenerative agriculture and community connection in the city. These specials feature organic Zucchini Joe’s Market Garden. Available for a limited time.
Gnocchi Special
house made gluten free gnocchi, organic zucchini, crispy speck, saffron cream sauce, smoked scamorza
Pasta Special
house made maltagliati, marinated prawns,organic zucchini, red onion, vodka, cream, parsley
Sardus Pater | Terre Fenice | Vermentino di Sardegna | DOC | 2024 | 13.5%
Rabbit Ranch | Pinot Noir | Central Otago NZ | 2022 | 13.2%
Antipasti
Classic Bruschetta
housemade toasted bread with tomatoes, basil, Calabrian oregano, garlic, black pepper, vegan Parmezan EVO
48h Bruschetta
housemade toasted bread with pesto, Italian burrata, toasted pine nuts, EVO
Tagliere Reale
selection of Italian artisan meats, housemade bread
Valtellina Bresaola
cured beef bresaola from the Valtellina region, mixed lettuce, shaved grana padano, ginger mayonnaise
Calamari
deep fried calamari, mayonnaise
Olive Mediterranee
housemade marinated olives, served warm
Chiacchiere
fried pizza dough with Italian Burrata
Acciughe Cantabriche
48g of anchovies in olive oil served with bread, Italian butter
Fritti CaMpani
Housemade Neapolitan classic fried antipasti.
Frittatina
bucatini pasta, free range ham, peas, grana padano, béchamel
Mozzarella in Carrozza
pan fried crumbed mozzarella, contains egg
Scagnozzi
polenta, salame, pecorino (fried in same oil as gluten dishes)
Tris Fritti
try all three
Mare Nostrum
Rustic mediterranean cheeses and wild herbs melted in the pizza oven and served with freshly baked bread. Gluten free available please +5
Mare Nostrum Classico
rustic mediterranean melted cheese, herbs
Focacce
Our freshly baked focacce are available gluten free, please +5
Focaccia Classica
rosemary, sea salt, EVO
Focaccia all'Aglio
organic garlic, sea salt, EVO
Mozzarella Focaccia
mozzarella, sea salt, EVO
INSALATE
Insalata Rucola
rocket, pear, Pecorino Romano, raspberry vinegar, hazelnuts, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Eruca
rocket, pear, vegan feta, raspberry vinegar, hazelnuts, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Mista
mixed lettuce leaves, apple vinegar, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Montanara
radicchio, rocket, goat's cheese, vincotto, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Moncenisio
radicchio, rocket, vegan feta, olives, walnuts, vincotto, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Finocchio
fennel, orange, mixed lettuce leaves, vincotto, EVO, sea salt
Contorni
Patatine Fritte
thick cut chips, mayonnaise
Pasta
JUST LIKE OUR GNOCCHI, ALL OF OUR PASTA IS MADE BY HAND RIGHT HERE IN THE RESTAURANT
Ravioli di Aragosta
slipper lobster and mascarpone filling, wild Patagonian prawns, napoli sauce, Pilu’s tuna bottarga
Ravioli Spinaci
spinach and ricotta filling, napoli sauce, Italian burrata
Maccheroncini Ossobuco
slow cooked beef ossobuco and tomato ragu, Mediterranean herbs, pecorino
Tagliatelle Carbonara
egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino cheese, black pepper
Tagliatelle Ragú
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma in a tomato and herb sauce
Tagliatelle ai Porcini
grade A porcini mushrooms, garlic, parsley, grana padano, black pepper
Casarecce Selva
wild mushrooms, grade A porcini, truffle paste, garlic, onion, truffle oil, rosemary, vegan Parmezan
Casarecce Pesto
rocket pesto, broccolini, vegan Parmezan, walnuts
Gnocchi
OUR POTATO GNOCCHI ARE MADE WITH GLUTEN FREE FLOUR. MAKING THEM LIGHTER AND EASIER TO DIGEST BUT PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT AS WE ARE A PIZZERIA AND USE TRADITIONAL GLUTEN FLOURS IN OUR KITHEN, CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR. Traditional recipe of potato, gluten free flour, salt. Housemade and hand rolled
Agnello
slow cooked lamb, tomato sauce, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, rosemary
48h Sorrentina
oven baked gnocchi with yellow tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, basil
Porto di Sorrento
oven baked gnocchi with yellow tomato sauce, vegan feta, basil
Al Pomodoro
tomato and basil sauce
Ragú
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma in a tomato and herb sauce
Gustosi
lamb sausage, peeled tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, Rum, rosemary, black garlic
Gnocco di Mare
mixed seafood, napoli sauce, marinated prawns, unpitted black olives
Pantelleria
yellow tomato sauce, roasted peppers, semi sun dried cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, capers, basil, garlic oil
Trevigiana
gorgonzola, grilled radicchio, walnuts, vincotto
Pizze Gourmet
A collaboration between 48h’s kitchen chef and pizzaiolo. Sorry no change except gluten free base +5
Pulled Pork
mozzarella, 18hr slow cooked pulled pork with Worcestershire sauce, Australian cheddar, garlic, smoked paprika mayonnaise, pickled red cabbage, caramelised red onion, smoked paprika potato crisps
Ossobuco
spinach, mozzarella, saffron rice velouté, slow cooked ossobuco in a tomato sauce
Guazzetto
tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet chilli, garlic, mixed seafood with prawns
Seasonal Pizze
Rainbow chard from certified organic farm CERES Joe’s Market Garden. Gluten free base +5
Polpettine
organic rainbow chard, mozzarella, mixed Italian wild mushrooms and porcini, lamb meatballs
Arcobaleno
organic rainbow chard, scamorza, mixed Italian wild mushrooms and porcini, garlic, bread crumbs, shaved pecorino
Classic Pizze
Gluten free base +5, vegan cheese +3, add Burrata: 50g +6.5 or 125g +10, add Bufala: half +5 or 125g +10
Marinara - The world’s oldest Pizza
tomato sauce, Calabrian oregano, organic garlic
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil
Di Parma
#1 Pizza in Australia Pizza World championships 2019 tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella, rocket, Grana Padano
La Norma
tomato sauce, crumbed fried eggplant, basil, onion, Italian burratina 50g, ricotta salata. Not available completely gluten free.
Vaie on the Beach
mixed Italian wild mushroom and porcini, mozzarella, shaved Pecorino Romano, garlic, truffle oil, parsley
48h Australia's Best Seafood Pizza 2017
smoked ocean trout, Avruga caviar, red onion, mozzarella, garlic infused oil, un-pitted Ligurian olives, goat's cheese
48h Napoletana
yellow tomato sauce, capers, oregano, olives, 48g cantabriche anchovies served on side
Capricciosa
tomato sauce, mozzarella, free range ham, champignon mushrooms, artichokes, olives
Tropea
tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian nduja D.O.P, hot salame, olives, red onion
Notti d'Oriente
tomato sauce, lamb meat balls, mozzarella, capsicum, red onion
Salame
tomato sauce, mild salame, provolone, walnuts, brie, basil
Rodolfo
ricotta filled crust, rocket, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, grana padano
Canguro
tomato sauce, wild kangaroo and anise myrtle salame (contains pork fat), olives, crispy saltbush
Tartufo
truffle paste, Italian black truffle, mixed Italian wild mushrooms and porcini, mozzarella, parsley
Friarielli
Italian friarielli, scamorza, potato, flat pancetta
Pizze
OUR head chef and pizza makers have carefully selected the ingredients that top our pizze... They are balanced in flavour so we ask that you don’t make changes to your chosen pizza. Unless of course it’s absolutely necessary. Grazie!
Marinara - The world’s oldest Pizza
tomato sauce, Calabrian oregano, organic garlic
Veganita
tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, fresh basil
Sottobosco
wild mushrooms, garlic, vegan cheddar, rosemary, red onion
BAMBINI
For all children 8 years and under
Calamari e Patatine
125g deep fried calamari served with thick cut chips
Mozzarella in Carrozza
pan fried crumbed mozzarella, contains egg
Margherita Pizza
tomato sauce, mozzarella
Ham e Cheese Pizza
tomato sauce, ham, mozzarella
Gnocchi Pomodoro Bambini
tomato and basil sauce
Gnocchi Ragù Bambini
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma in a tomato and herb sauce
Pasta Pomodoro Bambini
tomato and basil sauce
Pasta Ragù Bambini
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma
Dolci
Gnocco alla Nocciola
deep fried calzoncino filled with chocolate hazelnut spread, served with vanilla gelato
Veganino
deep fried calzoncino filled with vegan chocolate hazelnut spread, served with sorbetto limone
Tiramisú
Italian coffee layered dessert
Panna Cotta
please ask your waiter for the current special
Cheesecake
please ask your waiter for the current special
Coppa Gelato
three scoops of ice cream. Your choice of; vaniglia, cioccolato, pistacchio, sorbetto limone. One scoop 5
Native Gelato
vanilla gelato, olive oil, cracked pepper berry, Davidson plum chips
Wattleseed Pannacotta and Native Fruits
muntries and strawberry compote, toasted wattleseed
Sorbetto al Limone
lemon sorbet, fingerlime, mint
SET MENU FOR GROUPS OF 10+
Designed to Share
GIRO PIZZA
antipasto Prosciutto e Bufala Prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella Focaccia Classica Rosemary, sea salt, EVO. Main Pizza Degustation Choose from our menu. No limit, within reason. Gluten free available $40pp $25pp for children 7-10yrs old Please enquire for gluten free pricing.
THE CLASSIC
antipasto Prosciutto e Bufala Prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella Mare Nostrum Classico Rustic mediterranean cheeses melted with wild herbs and served with freshly baked bread. Straight from the oven Gluten free available vg Focaccia Classica Rosemary, sea salt, EVO. Straight from the oven,. Gluten free available ve Main Selection of 3 Gnocchi Dishes Choose from our menu. Our potato gnocchi are made with gluten free flour, making them lighter and easier to digest gf Selection of Pizze Choose from our menu. No limit, within reason. Gluten free available Insalata Mista Mixed lettuce leaves, apple vinegar, EVO, sea salt ve DOLCI Gnocco alla Nocciola Deep fried calzoncino filled with chocolate hazelnut spread, served with vanilla gelato. Gluten free and vegan available Caffè Choice of coffee or tea

6. The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra
The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra is the suburb’s big steakhouse option. It is located at Shop 4, Chapel Street & Toorak Road, South Yarra, in the Como Centre precinct. The venue is known for premium steak cuts, seafood, salads, seasonal dishes, cocktails and a curated wine list.
This is the strongest pick on the list for steak, wine and occasion dining. The Meat & Wine Co is useful for birthdays, corporate lunches, date nights, family celebrations and group dinners where people want a more substantial meal. It also has private dining spaces, which makes it a practical choice for functions or bigger bookings.
The menu is centred on meat, especially steak, but it is not only for steak lovers. Seafood, salads and seasonal dishes help when the group includes people who do not want a heavy steak dinner. The drinks side is also important: cocktails, mocktails, beer, cider, spirits and a broad wine selection are part of the experience.
For South Yarra, The Meat & Wine Co fills a clear role. It is the place to book when you want a dependable, polished restaurant with a premium feel, especially around Toorak Road and Chapel Street. It is more of a planned dinner than a casual drop-in, but that is exactly why it suits special occasions.
Address: Shop 4, Chapel Street & Toorak Road, South Yarra
The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra Menu
Entrees
Bread (V) (VG)
Sonoma Miche sourdough, choice of biltong butter or cultured butter
Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, green garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps
Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan, sourdough
Biltong
Traditional South African air-dried beef, black pepper, coriander, malt vinegar
AGED Wagyu Tartare
Raw Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, pickled cucumber, guindilla peppers, smoky capsicum relish, capers, egg yolk cream, Parmesan, crispy potato
Baked Hokkaido Scallop (I)
XO mushroom butter, leek & confit garlic purée, crispy breadcrumbs
Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi (I)
Raw, lightly-seared, soy & sesame dressing, horseradish cream, charred grapes, pickled onion, pine nut emulsion, basil oil
King Prawns (A)
Mozambican peri-peri, focaccia, basil oil
Chicken Wings
Chicken mousse, Red Hot sauce, blue cheese ranch, crispy breadcrumbs, chives
Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, Brussels sprout slaw, pine nuts, raisins, pork crackling
Szechuan Calamari (I)
Cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce
Traditional Boerewors Skewer (serves 2)
Chakalaka & pap croquette, BBQ relish, onion rings
Tasting Plate (serves 3-5)
Szechuan Calamari (I), Bruschetta, Pork Belly, Traditional Boerewors
Skewers
Served with crunchy chips or house salad.
Smoky BBQ Lamb
Lamb fillet, yoghurt, lemon & herb
Blackcurrant Kangaroo
Kangaroo fillet, blackcurrant jus
Angus Beef
Fillet grilled to your liking with our signature basting
Moroccan Salmon (A)
Sriracha glaze, sesame seeds
Portuguese Chicken
Spiced chicken thighs, lemon
Steak - Grain fed
A premium line of beef exclusively sourced for The Meat & Wine Co.
Rump Eye 200g Grain Fed, MB 2+
Fillet 200g Grain Fed, MB 2+
Rib-Eye 350g Grain Fed, MB 2+
New Yorker 300g Grain Fed, MB 2+
Steak - O'Connor - Long Grain Fed 150D
From the rich paddocks of the Gippsland, The O’Connor family presents its most treasured masterpiece. Highest air quality, pristine water and nutrient rich pastures are the secret behind its luxurious cattles. The Meat & Wine Co’s O’Connor Range will bring about a new revelation in steak.
Fillet 300g
O'Connor - Long Grain Fed 150 days - MB 3+
New Yorker 350g
O'Connor - Long Grain Fed 150 days - MB 3+
Rib-Eye 400g
O'Connor - Long Grain Fed 150 days - MB 3+
Steak - Wagyu - Grain Fed 450D
Rump 500g
Wagyu - Grain Fed 450 days - MB 6+
Rib-Eye 300g
Wagyu - Grain Fed 450 days - MB 6+
Steak - AGED Program
Elevate your perfect steak experience with AGED by The Meat & Wine Co. The Meat & Wine Co presents its best, The Southern Range from the heart of the Gippsland in Victoria. Raised on the green pastures and perfect climate, the Angus and Hereford cattle are bred to perfection. With a marble score of 4+, this is the perfect steak for our AGED Program.
Butter AGED Southern Range Rib-Eye
(Grass Fed, MB 4+) Encased in artisan beef dripping butter infused with smoked Bacardi Reserva Ocho. The latest AGED flavour fusion delivers a smoky, layered profile, subtly influenced by the rum's warm oak and spice notes.
Traditional Dry-Aged Southern Range Rib-Eye
(Grass Fed, MB 4+)
O'Connor New Yorker on the Bone
400g (Long Grain Fed 150 Days)
Mayura Station Signature New Yorker
400g / 600g (Long Grain Fed 450 Days, MB 9+)
Sauces
Barbeque Relish
Hot African Chilli
Peppercorn
Creamy Garlic
Blue Cheese
Creamy Mushroom
Biltong Butter
Wasabi Butter
Veal Jus
Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the flame-grill with our signature basting. Served with crunchy chips or house salad.
Beef Ribs
Pork Ribs
Ribs Platter
A Selection of Beef and Pork
Sides & Salads
Market Greens (V) (VG)
Burnt spring onion, jalapeño & coriander pesto, roasted almonds, Parmesan, basil oil
Truffle Mac & Cheese (V)
Parmesan, Gruyère, Cheddar & mozzarella, truffle, chives
Wedge Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, crispy pancetta, fried shallot, walnut, cranberry, crumbled blue cheese, ranch dressing
Greek Salad (V) (VG)
Cos lettuce, cucumber, tomato, marinated olives, crumbled feta, red onion, Greek dressing
Brussels Sprouts Bake (V)
Béchamel, Gruyère, pancetta, breadcrumbs, chicken jus
Hasselback Potato (V)
Beef dripping butter, caramelised onion, Gruyère
Crunchy Chips (V) (VG)
Onion Rings (V) (VG)
Mash (V)
Favourites
Wagyu Beef Burger
Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings, served with crunchy chips
Chicken Breast
Butter bean purée, roasted pumpkin, okra, pepita seeds, crispy kale, chicken jus
Lamb Cutlets & Bone Marrow (serves 2)
Toum, chimichurri, served with crunchy chips or house salad
Barramundi (A)
Mussels, potatoes, garlic shoots, capers, prawn butter sauce, fried curry leaves
Roasted Cauliflower (V) (VG)
Coconut curry sauce, cauliflower purée, pickled onion, nut crumb, raisins
Children's Menu
Children 12 years & under. Served with a complimentary scoop of ice cream for dessert.
Cheeseburger
Served with crunchy chips or house salad
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Served with crunchy chips or house salad
Mac & Cheese (V)
Cheddar & mozzarella macaroni pasta with béchamel sauce
Pork Ribs
Served with crunchy chips or house salad
Desserts
Black Forest Brownie Sundae (V)
Sour cherry & Shiraz compote, chocolate mousse, Chantilly cream, fior di latte gelato, biscuit crumbs, white chocolate snow
Chocolate Fondant (V)
Pistachio, kataifi, white chocolate snow, hazelnut praline gelato
Crème Brûlée (V)
Served with a macaroon
Sticky Date
Parsnip butterscotch, maple & parsnip mascarpone cream, coconut & pumpkin seed granola, Medjool dates, fior di latte gelato
Key Lime Tart (V)
Swiss meringue, burnt pineapple salsa, passion fruit gel, lemon sorbet
The Grand Finale (V)
Chocolate Fondant, Crème Brûlée, Key Lime Tart, Sticky Date
Artisanal Cheese Board
Smoked Cheddar, Riverine Blue, Camembert, served with condiments and crackers
Liquid Dessert
Affogato
Espresso, vanilla bean ice cream and choice of liqueur: Baileys, Tia Maria, Frangelico
Dom Pedro
Vanilla bean ice cream blended with one of the following: Jameson, Tia Maria, Baileys, Frangelico
Espresso Martini
Hennessy VS Cognac, Tia Maria, cold brew espresso
Express Lunch - Entree
Available at South Yarra, Hawthorn East, Sydney CBD - Castlereagh St and Parramatta. Available Monday – Sunday*, 12pm – 4pm. Includes a glass of expertly selected house wine, beer or soft drink.
Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan, sourdough
Szechuan Calamari (I)
Cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce
Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, Brussels sprout slaw, pine nuts, raisins, pork crackling
Salmon Tartare (A)
Raw salmon, green beans, capers, pickled onion, pea mayo, soy & sesame dressing, horseradish cream, crème fraîche, crostini
Express Lunch - Mains
Available at South Yarra, Hawthorn East, Sydney CBD - Castlereagh St and Parramatta. Available Monday – Sunday*, 12pm – 4pm. Includes a glass of expertly selected house wine, beer or soft drink.
Rump 250g
- Grain Fed - MB 2+ Grilled to perfection with our signature basting
Wagyu Beef Burger
Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings
Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Spiced chicken thighs, lemon
Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the flame-grill with our signature basting
Steak Sandwich
Rocket, smoky capsicum relish, hot English mustard mayo, caramelised onion, Parmesan
Sauces
Barbeque Relish +6, Hot African Chilli +6, Creamy Garlic +6, Peppercorn +6, Blue Cheese +6, Creamy Mushroom +6, Biltong Butter +6, Wasabi Butter +6, Veal Jus +9
Lamb Shank
Creamy mash, kale, jus
Roasted Cauliflower (V) (VG)
Coconut curry sauce, cauliflower purée, pickled onion, nut crumb, raisins
Poke Bowl
Yellow rice, raisins, roasted pumpkin, edamame, Brussels sprout slaw, crispy shallots, apricot chutney Served with your choice of Boiled Egg, Roasted Salmon (A), or Roasted Pork Belly
Express Lunch - Dessert
Available at South Yarra, Hawthorn East, Sydney CBD - Castlereagh St and Parramatta. Available Monday – Sunday*, 12pm – 4pm. Includes a glass of expertly selected house wine, beer or soft drink.
Crème Brûlée (V)
Served with a macaroon
Sticky Date
Parsnip butterscotch, maple & parsnip mascarpone cream, coconut & pumpkin seed granola, Medjool dates, fior di latte gelato

7. France Soir
France Soir is one of South Yarra’s true dining institutions. Located on Toorak Road, it brings classic French brasserie energy to the suburb: busy, intimate, confident and built around food, wine and old-school hospitality.
This is the place to choose when you want dinner to feel like an occasion without the room becoming stiff or overly formal. France Soir suits oysters, steak frites, French classics, wine, long lunches, late dinners and meals where the atmosphere is just as important as the menu.
France Soir works especially well for date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, business dinners and diners who want a restaurant with history and personality. It is not a quiet hidden room; it has the buzz of a proper brasserie, which is exactly why people keep returning.
For South Yarra, France Soir adds a classic French note to the list. It is best for brasserie dining, wine, seafood, steak, romantic dinners, long lunches and anyone looking for one of Melbourne’s most recognisable French restaurants.
Address: 11–13 Toorak Road, South Yarra
France Soir Menu
Soupe
Soupe du jour
Soupe à l’oignon gratinée
Baguette et beurre
Whole baguette with 2 x Le Conquérant butters
Entrées Chaudes
Cervelles d'agneau aux câpres
Lamb brains with caper sauce
Escargots de Bourgogne à l’ail
Snails in garlic butter
Cassolette de St. Jacques au Safran
Scallops safran sauce
Quenelles de perche sauce crevette
Dumplings of sea perch with prawn sauce
Moules marinière
Mussells in white wine & cream
Sardines grillées
Andouillette Parisienne
House made pork sausage, mustard sauce
Tripes au Riesling
Tripe in a tomato & riesling sauce
Langoustine grillée à la citronelle
Grilled scampi, lemongrass 150g
Petite tarte fine aux poireaux
Leek tart with mesclun
Caille Rôtie Forestière
Roast quail, mushroom sauce
Gambas Sauce Chien
King prawns Caribbean style
Entrées Froides et Salades
Huîtres naturelles
12
Oysters opened to order
6
Tartare de thon rouge
Red tuna tartare
Saumon frais mariné à l’aneth
Fresh Tasmanian salmon marinated in dill
Assiette de charcuterie
Cured meat
Salade de laitue
Butter lettuce with vinaigrette
Salade provençale
Butter lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & beans
Salade Nicoise
Tuna, tomatoes, beans, anchovies, olives & egg
Salade de tomates au basilic
Salade de Betterave
Beetroot and green leaf salad
Rillettes de canard maison
Shredded duck confit paté
Terrine maison
Salade au bleu
Butter lettuce with roquefort dressing
Grillades
Entrecôte (Scotch Fillet)
250g
Filet de boeuf (Thick Eye Fillet)
280g
Faux filet (Porterhouse)
300g
Côte de boeuf (Rib Eye)
600g
Onglet à l’échalotte
Hanger steak with shallots
Plats de Résistance
Veritable Steak au poivre
(250g)
Côtelettes d’agneau à la fleur de thym
Lamb cutlets with thyme sauce, green beans
Demi-poulet fermier rôti
Roast chicken
Demi-caneton rôti, à l’orange
Half roasted duckling with orange sauce
Magret de canard, pommes sautées
Whole duck breast with sautéed potatoes
Cuisse de canard gras confite
Duck leg confit
Boeuf bourguignon
Casserole of beef in red wine
Côte de veau Normande
Veal chop with mushrooms, cream & Calvados
Steak tartare
Raw minced fillet steak, and condiments
Poissons du jour grillés / vapeur
Fillet / whole fish grilled or steamed
Lapin du jour
Fresh farmed rabbit of the day
Piéce de porc à notre façon
Pork cut of the day
Garnitures
Mashed Potato - Green Peas, Carrots & Bacon Lardons - Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach - Green Beans
Plateau de Fromage
A selection of Australian and French cheeses
Desserts
House made desserts
Profiteroles au chocolat
Crème brûlée
Mousse au chocolat
Tarte tatin
Warm chunky apple tart
Final word
The best restaurants in South Yarra Melbourne cover a useful mix of occasions. Leonard’s House of Love is the relaxed burger-and-drinks favourite for casual nights out. Stella is the multi-level Italian-inspired venue for rooftop drinks, dinner and celebrations. Snow Monkey Ramen is the casual ramen stop for quick bowls and French-Japanese flavours. A25 Pizzeria South Yarra is the easy Chapel Street choice for pizza, pasta and relaxed group meals. 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra is the Malvern Road pick for pizza, gnocchi and Italian comfort food. The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra is the steakhouse pick for premium dinners, wine and special occasions. France Soir is the Toorak Road classic for French brasserie food, wine and occasion meals.
Together, they show why South Yarra remains one of Melbourne’s most reliable dining suburbs: central, varied, lively and easy to match to the kind of meal you want, from a casual burger or ramen bowl to steak, Italian comfort food and classic French dining.