Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Ripponlea

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AlphingtonArmadaleAscot ValeBrightonBrunswickCamberwell

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117 restaurants available nearby

1. Pure South Dining

4.5

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 3 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

2. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1676)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 24 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & pastries, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

3. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 66 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

4. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(726)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 57 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

5. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(191)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 15 times today

Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.

6. Rococo St Kilda

4.7

Exceptional(1900)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • St Kilda

Booked 46 times today

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.Al fresco outside seating also available.

7. Lion and Wombat

4.8

Exceptional(201)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • St Kilda

Booked 34 times today

We’re a cosy neighbourhood pub serving nostalgic fare inspired by British cuisine including scotch eggs, fish finger sandwiches and classic Sunday roasts. There’s a dog friendly beer garden, extensive beer, wine and cocktail offering as well as a traditional cask ale beer engine.

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8. Miss Pearl Bar + Dining

4.6

Exceptional(522)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Southbank

Booked 15 times today

A new concept in Asian dining that brings the vivid flavours of South East Asia to a casual and contemporary setting in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.

A photo of DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda restaurant

9. DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

4.5

Awesome(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • St Kilda

Booked 12 times today

DOC is moving to Port Phillip Bay! Join us to enjoy a modern take on classic Italian hospitality, with a glimpse into dining in Italy’s present day. Our menu features the best of pizza, pasta and secondi, with an ode to seafood to honour our seaside move. A preview of our menu is available on our website directly. A presto!

10. Bottarga Brighton

5.0

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Brighton

Booked 5 times today

Step into a space where each dish is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, showcasing the best in culinary excellence. Our menu is a unique fusion of the finest global ingredients, reimagining traditional flavors with a modern Italian twist and a hint of Asian influence. Delight in this unforgettable culinary journey with either a 2- or 3-course menu or our full tasting experience at $160 per person.With just 18 seats in front of our fully open kitchen, Bottarga offers a rare, intimate dining experience where you can witness the magic unfold. We are proud to be Brighton’s only one-hatted restaurant, recognized by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.

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Jorjesen
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Just had a birthday anniversary lunch there and it exceeded our expectations brilliant staff lovely menu overlooking the water with a great wine and cocktail selection- a nice little surprise to finish our weekend and will definitely be back
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Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
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4.7
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JANE
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Brillant! Easy to book. Great atmosphere fantastic food and coffee. Staff friendly and efficient
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Garry
Melbourne •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A very special night highlighted by a fantastic tasting menu of the highest quality. the service was impeccable - reliable & informative. the wines selected from the drinks menu were as described to us by the drinks person. the view from our table to the river outside added to the occasion. You pay for what you get - which is sensational food from Tasmania & Bass Strait.
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Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The vegetarian selection is still utterly rubbish. Why can’t there be one dish that’s actually not terrible or weird combinations. Also the slaw was pure mustard - the schnitzel was super crispy though
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Ruben
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 29, 2025
Fabulous wine opportunities. Food very tasteful and great variety. Staff super friendly and helpful. We definitely come again!
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Albert's Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Armadale
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4.8

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