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La Camera Southgate

Name: La Camera Southgate
Address: Shop MR2 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank (VIC), 3006, Australia
Price range: $60 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

9.1/10

1926

Shop MR2 3 Southgate Avenue, 3006 Southbank (VIC)See map

Average price $60

Melbourne's Must Eats Initiative – $30 Amazing Lunch offer La Camera has become synonymous with lunch special deals over the last 21 years. The first restaurant to introduce the $10 lunch special back in 2000. For the first time in 21 years we have gone back to our a la carte menu with the exception of one deal...The newest and most Italian of them all. Pizza, dolce e caffe....Now that's AMORE!! $30

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Chef Seiji Tanaka

Average price $60
Average price
Average price for a meal, calculated on the basis of a starter, main course, and dessert, excluding drinks. The average price is only an indication.

OPERA NIGHT Encore…The Three Tenors Due to the sensational night held on March 10th, arguably our best ever, we are adding another Three Tenors Night-pencil in 12th May! If you missed the Mar performance, check out the La Camera insta post. The boys were having too much fun so I think it’s only fitting we pay them less next time, lol. If you love opera, an intimate setting, an interactive show with amazing opera talent, fine Italian fare and perhaps a little vino, then reserve your table soon and be prepared for a UNIQUE dining experience. Join Roy Best (One of Melbourne’s best tenors), Richard Thomas and Lino Del Giudice as this trio take you through some very popular arias in there very unique and entertaining way. Dining starts at 6.30pm Singing at 7pm $75 – 3 course set Menu Book your table asap and avoid disappointment. No Discounts apply $75

This preset menu includes: Appetizer + Entrée + Dessert

Dietary options

, Gluten free,

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Reviews

9.1/10

Excellent1926 reviews

9.2/10

Food

9.1/10

Service

8.8/10

Ambience

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Rohan B.
6 January 2022 • 4 reviews
9.5/10
The food at La Camera is always superb. Staff are always friendly. It is by far our favourite restaurant in Southbank. Service is always very quick especially if you have an event

Carla N.
24 December 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
A great place to come with friends on a summer’s evening and sit on the balcony. Lovely food, friendly wait staff, all-round good experience.

Jan M.
11 December 2021 • 14 reviews
10/10
Great food and service

Meena I.
2 December 2021 • 1 review
7/10
Great and quick service. Pizza sizes were generous. Vegetarian pizza was so so but Margarita was good. Chips and the lemonades were good. Pasta portion size could be improved ambience is good.

Gordon W.
1 December 2021 • 33 reviews
8.5/10
Great for a pre-theatre meal ????

Rachel H.
20 November 2021 • 7 reviews
10/10
Spectacular food and service as always. Wonderful attentive staff and knowledgeable about the menu. Really enjoyed ourselves and could not fault the food.

Loris M.
12 November 2021 • 1 review
9.5/10
Staff are very friendly and efficient without 'hovering' over diners. The pizza is best in town. My friend's ox cheek with polenta looked amazing.

Duncan W.
23 October 2021 • 2 reviews
9.5/10
Fantastic to get out. Great food and efficient service

Henry G.
22 October 2021 • 13 reviews
8.5/10
3rd time to dine here,service was great,food was lovely,arancini always a hit. The beef cheek was “melt like butter”,nice one!Can go with a bit more dessert options.

Ronan N.
1 August 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Very pleased with the food and fast service, definitely recommended going, I’ll be going back!
La Camera Southgate (Owner)
Thanks for your feedback. We look forward to your next visit. Kindest regards, Paul Scidone Managedr

Nick K.
30 July 2021 • 1 review
5/10
Meh. Too salty

Heidi K.
15 July 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Had such a great evening with family before lockdown #5 started. Food was amazing as always. Service was great. Will definitely be back again soon.
La Camera Southgate (Owner)
Hi Heidi, Thanks so much for your super feedback. As long as they keep us open :) , we'll be here. See you soon. Cheers Paul Manager

Henry Z.
11 July 2021 • 1 review
9/10
Classic Italian menu that caters well for families and opens early for dinner. Our toddler especially enjoys the food. Excellent views of the river and city.
La Camera Southgate (Owner)
Hi Henry, Great to hear you enjoyed your dining experience. We look after the kids too at La camera and make parents feel comfortable. Look forward to your next visit. Kindest re

Claudia C.
10 July 2021 • 2 reviews
9.5/10
Fantastic! Tastes homemade. Best pizzas we had in a long time ????
La Camera Southgate (Owner)
Hi Claudia, Love your rave review. We think our pizzas are up their with the best of them. Thanks so much. Cheers Paul Scidoen Manager

Sharyn R.
9 July 2021 • 7 reviews
10/10
Wow we always love coming to this restaurant the service is amazing so attentive and explain everything about the foods in offer very well. From the minute we arrived they looked a
La Camera Southgate (Owner)
Hi Sharyn, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us some fabulous feedback

Gordon W.
7 July 2021 • 33 reviews
9.5/10
Very good quality food in pleasant surroundings and with great service. It's Southbank location means that it is an excellent spot for either before and after theatre dining

Nikki W.
4 July 2021 • 1 review
10/10
The food is always wonderful, the staff on this occasion exceptional. We were welcomed like family and had a lovely evening. Would highly recommend to anyone. Kids were made to feel welcome too.

Rosalind H.
1 July 2021 • 3 reviews
9.5/10
If you like risotto you must go here for their great La Camera Risotto.

Danielle C.
30 June 2021 • 1 review
9/10
Had a fantastic night, thank you. Everyone loved their meals, service was friendly and efficient. The jazz was great, perhaps a little loud to chat with friends, will definitely eat there again.

Angela B.
26 June 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Friendly attentive staff. Quickly took drink and food order. Very good quality of food. Have dined here a couple of times and never been disappointed
La Camera Southgate (Owner)
Friendly attentive staff. Quickly took drink and food order. Very good quality of food. Have dined here a couple of times and never been disappointed. Hi Angela, Thanks so much f

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Opening time
Open today

Monday

07:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

07:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

07:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

07:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

07:30 AM - 11:45 PM

Saturday

08:30 AM - 11:45 PM

Sunday

08:30 AM - 09:45 PM

How to get to the restaurant

Shop MR2 3 Southgate Avenue, 3006, Southbank (VIC), Australia

Directions to get there

Southgate Buliding, adjacent to Hamer Hall. Find us above the Southgate Food Court on the mid level. Shop Mrs Mid Level east End Southbank

Wilson Car Park Southgate; Off street parking St.Kilda Rd

Melbourne City, South Wharf, Southbank

About the restaurant

Food is life

Nestled amongst riverside treetops on Southgate's mid level, with stunning views over The Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station, La Camera is a touch of Italy right on Melbourne's door step. The family owned and operated restaurant offers an array of authentic Italian dishes, including unique Roman-style pizzas, authentic Gnocchi oxtail from Trastevere, Rome and by far the most delectable Tiramisu in town. All made using quality ingredients and fresh, seasonal produce. Sit out on the large balconies, or in the main dining area where the interior is adorned with vintage black-and-white photographs depicting the history of the family run restaurant. There's good reason to dine at this Southgate stunner; whether you're after a quick bite before work, a venue to host a business lunch, great food in a central location for a family meal, or a pre theatre meal, La Camera has you covered. Relax, unwind, escape - and make La Camera, your room…where as with all Italians…“FOOD IS LIFE”.

Best dish: Gnocchi oxtail matched to a shiraz