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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Inner City South

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Inner City South? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar
4.9
4.9 (426)
$40 and under
Greek
Mordialloc
About the restaurant
Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar offers a true taste of Greece, served just 250m from Mordialloc beach.
Indulge in lunch, dinner or dessert with their extensive menu featuring authentic Greek food and beverages. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Dine in to listen to traditional Mediterranean music, occasionally performed by a live band! Takeaway and catering options are available, also.
It is typically recommended to book a table to secure your spot at one of Mordi's most lively restaurants.
Top review
Vanessa
Dined 3 days ago
Best open souvlaki you can get. Absolutely love this restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere. Staff are so friendly and helpful
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Omnia Bistro & Bar
4.8
4.8 (579)
$41 to $100
European
South Yarra
About the restaurant
Located on the corner of Chapel St and Toorak Rd in South Yarra, Omnia blends the energy of a European Bistro with Australia’s best produce, bringing fine-dining craftsmanship to culinary classics in the heart of South Yarra.

Awarded 2 hats in 2023 and 2024, Omnia is steeped in genuine old-world hospitality with an acute eye on quality and seasonality. Take a seat in our light-filled Conservatory, cosy Barrel Room or lean into the vibrant ambience of the Main bar. Come alone, meet with friends, and toast with us.

Groups of 7 or more are invited to enjoy our curated group menu featuring our seasonally sourced dishes, and timeless classics. Email us on info@omniabistro.com.au for any group reservations enquires.

Top review
StephenVIP
Dined on May 3, 2025
Omnia was a restaurant we hadn’t tried before but was truely a stand out dining experience. Everything from the staff, to the food, and the ambiance was a standout. Thank you for making it a memorable experience for me and my guests, we will definitely be back!
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Savour Italy: a Gourmet Escape
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Lunch Set Menu – 2 Courses $49pp
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Lunch Set Menu – 3 Courses $64pp
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Freddy's Pizza
4.7
4.7 (267)
$40 and under
Pizza Bar
Windsor
About the restaurant
Ciao, This is Freddy's!

Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria, nestled right in the heart of Windsor. Come for the wood-fired pizza, stay for the good times!
Top review
Stephen
Dined on Mar 31, 2025
Great restaurant, very intimate with great food and wine.
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ROMANA MONDAYS
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Rococo Mordialloc
4.7
4.7 (299)
$40 and under
Italian
Mordialloc
About the restaurant
Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.
Top review
Richard
Dined 1 day ago
Went there for anniversary meal and was not disappointed. Amazing tasty food in a beautiful location. Menu is large with plenty to choose from and all top quality. Only selling high end wine so other options should be available to purchase so was only able to purchase a glass. Very calm and helpful staff and will definitely return. Only issue was the small tables were too close together which makes intimate dinner awkward.
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Windsor Wine Room
4.6
4.6 (90)
$40 and under
Modern European
Windsor
About the restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Chapel Street, Windsor Wine Room is an intimate space to indulge in good food, exceptional wine and familiar company.

Savour a curated selection of wines, carefully paired with smaller bites and larger dishes to share that showcase a modern European-accented menu.
Top review
SophieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience and fantastic value! Thank you so much, we will be back :)
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Mama's Table
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Mama's Selection
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$20 BYO WINE MONDAY'S
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Suzie Q
4.6
4.6 (155)
$40 and under
Chinese
Windsor
About the restaurant
Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance.

Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.
Top review
Wendy
Dined 2 days ago
Food and Service was excellent and the Mothers Day Set Menu was great value.
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Feed Me Now
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Karaoke Room Suzie Q!
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Mrs Q's Feast
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Sam's Cali Cantina
4.6
4.6 (21)
$40 and under
Mexican
South Yarra
About the restaurant
Sam's Cali Cantina is Melbourne's newest Californian Restaurant, located in Chapel Street, South Yarra. Serving Mexican Street Food, American style Burgers and killer Margaritas. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, Sam's is the perfect venue for hosting your next birthday party, or for simply enjoying a cute date night in one of our cozy booths. Gorgeous stylish decor, moody lighting and staff who care about your dining experience with us. Open seven days til 9pm.
Top review
Melissa
Dined on Apr 23, 2025
10/10 food, staff was lovely, will definitely go back😊
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$10 Margaritas | Mondays
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Gilson
4.5
4.5 (741)
$40 and under
Italian
South Yarra
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Mandy
Dined on May 3, 2025
Great, food, service, atmosphere but noisy inside
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Mushrooms
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$65pp Classics Group Shared Menu
A photo of $65pp Classics Shared Group Menu of a restaurant
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$65pp Classics Shared Group Menu
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Golden Fleece Hotel
4.5
4.5 (187)
$41 to $100
Greek
South Melbourne
About the restaurant
Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne.

Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going.

Our Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Passionfruit Martini to feel the holiday vibes.

The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!
Top review
Sotti
Dined 2 days ago
Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection. Great ambience too. Will def be back.
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Santorini Soiree - Drinks
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Santorini Soiree - Mezze
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Mezze - Restricted Menu
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Astoria Bar Ke Grill
4.5
4.5 (350)
$41 to $100
Greek
South Yarra
About the restaurant
Nestled in a charming 1895 terrace house, Astoria Bar Ké Grill welcomes you with warm Greek hospitality. Our seasonal menu blends tradition and innovation, featuring time-honored recipes and modern twists that delight your palate.
Indulge in our innovative and traditional cocktails, expertly crafted to enhance your dining experience. From refreshing classic twists to unique creations inspired by Greek flavors, our cocktail menu adds excitement to your evening.
Enjoy a thoughtfully designed menu of smaller and larger dishes perfect for sharing. Featuring delectable mezze plates, aromatic grilled meats, and vibrant salads, every dish invites you to create your own culinary adventure.
Relax in a refined atmosphere while savoring exquisite Greek wine or signature cocktails on our sun-drenched terrace or in chic indoor seating. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying everyday moments, Astoria Bar Ké Grill promises an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Greece.
Top review
Michelle
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed Mothers Day lunch with the set banquet menu. Its great value and generous. All the dishes were delicious and so flavoursome - the highlights being the calamari, bread and dips, chicken skewers they were so tender and amazing sauces. We finished with the lovely desserts which were light and perfect. The Manager and the English girl from Manchester serving us were so lovely and she was so patient with us as we were having a wine deciding issue! - cant wait to come back! Thank you!
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Group menu for 8+
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