Bellota Wine Bar

4.9

76 Reviews

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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Additional information

Location
181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
Phone number
(03) 9078 8381
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Italian, French
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicky Riemer

What 76 people are saying

Bellota Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Melbourne
Best Overall
Melbourne
Best Food
Melbourne
Best Service
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

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Bellota Wine Bar offers a "wonderful experience" with exceptional Italian cuisine and a wine selection enhanced by the adjacent Prince Wine Store. Guests praise the "fabulous" food, "impeccable" service, and the "evocative" European atmosphere. Regular menu changes and knowledgeable staff ensure each visit is "superb" and "never disappoints."

76 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In my top 2 best foodie wine bars in Melbourne. Hats off to Nicky and crew 😁
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A friend referred us. It was excellent. The staff guided us to make good decisions about the wine and food. The food was creative and excellent.
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Jacklyn
Melbourne8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I eat here regularly or business meetings. Highest standard of wait staff, extensive wine list, food is consistently faultless.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best wine bars in Melbourne, great food, great wine, great service.
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Rebecca
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food- the scotch fillet steak was incredible. The service was exceptional. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’d heard great things but even still my expectations were exceeded!
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Pamela
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fresh innovative food,professional and personable staff and great ambience. A favourite that requires many returns. Pamela Turner
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Leigh
Melbourne16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very enjoyable lunch. I always choose from the specials and have never been disappointed. We really appreciated the quiet relaxed atmosphere.
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Robyn VIP
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my all time favourite restaurant for consistently fabulous and innovative food at a reasonable price. Wine list is good, but if you want something extraordinary, the Prince wine shop is literally next door. Service is always fun and efficient.
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Jenny
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just love this restaurant. The food is so delicious and the service is excellent. Always a pleasure to eat there - it’s always a wonderful experience.
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Bellota Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

181 Bank St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9078 8381
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Italian, French
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicky Riemer

Bellota Wine Bar

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About this restaurant

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What 76 people are saying

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