Gilson

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4.5

690 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Breakfast, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9866 3120
Website
http://www.gilsonrestaurant.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andy Lockyear
Catering
Please contact our helpful events team info@gilsonrestaurant.com.au
Private party facilities
Our upstairs light filled private dining room overlooks the tree tops providing the perfect venue for your next seated or standing event.With its own private balcony and open fire place the space lends itself to events all year round. An intimate and flexible space. For details and enquiries visit our website.

Location
171 Domain Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Cross street
Park Street and Anderson Street
Parking details
Street parking is available on Domain Road, Birdwood Avenue and Park St. Also available on surrounding streets.
Entertainment
Borrow our bocce set and play in the sunshine on the bocce court across the road.Gilson is located walking distance to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Moonlight Cinemas and the National Gallery of Victoria.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

$65pp Classics Shared Group Menu
Multiple dates available
Bookings of 8+ feast on our favourite dishes from our antipasti, pizza and pasta menu. Reserve your spot now and let the fun begin. TO START - Antipasti & Wood fired flat bread MAIN - Selection of wood fired pizza & pasta SIDES - Iceberg, radicchio & herbs, fries Choose to add shared tiramisu on the day +$5pp Please Note: a 15% service charge is applied on weekends and a 20% service charge is applied on Public Holidays. This offering can be tailored to accomodate all dietary requirements. Please make a note of dietaries at the time of booking.
$85pp Premium Shared Group Menu
Multiple dates available
Bookings of 8+ experience a feast of our flavour packed favourites with fun and relaxed dining. TO START - Wood fired flat bread, Antipasti, Calamari fritti MAIN - Cacio e Pepe, Pappardelle w. Lamb Ragu, Dry-aged Porterhouse SIDES - Iceberg, radicchio & herbs, Fries DESSERT - Tiramisu Please Note: a 15% service charge is applied on weekends and a 20% service charge is applied on Public Holidays. This offering can be tailored to accomodate all dietary requirements, please make a note of these at the time of booking.
New Years at Gilson
Jan 1, 2025 only
Come join us at Gilson's for New Years!!

What 690 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Most Booked
Inner City South
Great for brunch
Inner City South
Kid-friendly
Inner City South
Great for outdoor dining
Inner City South
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gilson offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and "excellent service." Popular for group gatherings, it boasts a diverse menu, including standout wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads. While some find it "a bit noisy," the lively atmosphere and attentive staff create a memorable setting for special occasions and casual outings alike.

690 Reviews

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Jemima
Melbourne
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very noisy inside. Service was fine but not exceptional nor particularly attentive. Food was tasty but not outstanding for the price point. A nice meal but no plans to rush back.
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Debbie
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We are long time customers of Gilson but had mixed reactions to today's meals. My Aperol Spritz was undrinkable, very heavy, not light and spritzy at all. The Linquine Vongole was excellent but the Fish of the Day (John Dory) was rather dry.
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Henry
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Experience! We came slightly later, and they were very accomodating.
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Georgina
Victoria
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh delicious lovely food Great service buzzy atmosphere
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Paige
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food and service. Our local favourite.
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Cattie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a nice spot for lunch and some wine. Food was great as well as their drinks menu! Very friendly service, will definitely be back.
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Sylvie
Tasmania
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paced to perfection. Top team. Crisp and delicious small plates.
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Vicky
Melbourne
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great except for the public holiday surcharge of $30
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Angela
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never get over Gilson and fab atmosphere. Menu has something for everyone. Can’t go wrong.
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Sarah
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We were very disappointed with the service on Sunday 27 October from start to finish. We were ignored and left waiting to be seated at 6.45pm then had to get the attention of staff multiple times to order food, to order to drinks and finally to get the bill. We had to initiate everything and the staff clearly showed in their reactions that they were too busy to assist and brushed us off without any explanation or apology. To be perfectly honest, I have never had such terrible service in Melbourne restaurants and cafes. We felt invisible, ignored and a bother to the staff! Perhaps Gilson was short staffed on Sunday night and overwhelmed with the service? However, they should have told us or just said something along the line of … ‘we apologise for the delay, we are busy but will attend to you shortly’. I brought friends from the USA and it was embarrassing to have to apologise to them for the dining experience. Needless to say they asked me about leaving a tip and I said absolutely not!
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FAQs

Gilson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9866 3120.

Gilson is rated 4.5 stars by 690 OpenTable diners.