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Classic Eurocentric wine bar - Bellota Wine Bar, South Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bellota Wine Bar

4.9
4.9
66 Reviews
$41 to $100
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled next to Australia’s leading independent wine store, the Prince Wine Store, Bellota makes full use of the massive selection on offer from its sister business. The restaurant/wine bar brings to fruition a long-held desire to provide a venue that showcases the great wines of the world in a warm and friendly environment alongside beautifully executed food. Head chef Nicky Riemer champions the kitchen with her European cuisine which offers a sense of provenance and brings back flavours that often get lost in modern cooking techniques.

The casual, friendly atmosphere is at the heart of Bellota. Our knowledgeable staff’s aim is simple; try and help you love the wine as much as they do. Our list changes with the seasons and wines are all available by the taste, glass and carafe (half bottle), reflecting our belief that good and interesting wines are made all over the globe. We also offer a small selection of iconic wines, poured by the taste utilising the Coravin wine access system.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Website
    http://www.bellota.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nicky Riemer
  • Private party facilities
    We can happily take large bookings for groups of 8 and above across any of our private rooms. To view our different private rooms and the various set menus we can offer please feel free to head to our website at www.belota.com.au
  • Location
    181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
  • Neighborhood
    South Melbourne
  • Cross street
    Bank Street runs off Clarendon St in South Melbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram routes 96, 12 and 1 all service South Melbourne and are a short walk from Bellota.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Overall

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambiance

  • Melbourne

    Best Value

  • Melbourne

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Best Overall

  • Inner City South

    Best Food

  • Inner City South

    Best Service

  • Inner City South

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner City South

    Best Value

  • Inner City South

    Innovative

  • Inner City South

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bellota Wine Bar delights with its "fabulous team" and "classy Old Europe feel." Guests rave about the "wonderful" and "innovative" menu that changes regularly, alongside a standout wine selection from the onsite Prince Wine Store. With "exceptional service" and a "buzzy atmosphere," it's a "superb experience."

66 Reviews

  1. Luke

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 years since we first dined at Bellota and it's just as good as we remember. Selecting great plonk from Prince Wine Store next door for very reasonable corkage is a real treat. Food and service were excellent. No doubt the place will still be around in another 10 years - top draw! We had oysters, scallops, scampi and steak - outstanding. Look forward to next visit. Cheers

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  2. Max

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great bar experience through experienced and knowledgeable staff. House champagne was correct pairing with the fish dishes, and the cooking including the dessert were outstanding. Wonderful overall experience making you want to come back.

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  3. Duncan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service from knowledgeable and passionate staff. The risotto is always exceptional. Great specials list. Grabbing a great bottle of wine next door at PWS to have with our meal has become a much-loved ritual for us at Belotta.

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  4. Miro

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern fit-out, fabulous team running it - great table service with classy "Old Europe" feel to it. CUT ABOVE THE REST!

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  5. reinhard

    Brandenburg

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, best was that we could go to the neighboring windshield and select a bottle with great advice delivered. The charcuterie was great, as was the steak and lamb

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  6. PENE

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful at Bellotta. The menu changes regularly, the food is wonderful, the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and relaxed.

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  7. Meg

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Food and service both 100% we will definitely be back

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  8. Craig

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant "proper" food Great value Prince Wine shop next door a bonus

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  9. Sharon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great, never disappoints. Thanks for a great evening

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  10. Jayson

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Possibly the best beef carpaccio I’ve ever eaten. The blue swimmer crab spaghettini was also very nice

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FAQs

Bellota Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Bellota Wine Bar

181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bank Street runs off Clarendon St in South Melbourne
  • Neighborhood
    South Melbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram routes 96, 12 and 1 all service South Melbourne and are a short walk from Bellota.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicky Riemer
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bellota.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 8381
  • Private party facilities
    We can happily take large bookings for groups of 8 and above across any of our private rooms. To view our different private rooms and the various set menus we can offer please feel free to head to our website at www.belota.com.au
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