Gilson

Name: Gilson
Address: 171 Domain Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC, Australia, 3141
Telephone: (03) 9866 3120
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

670 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

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2 people

12 Oct 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 59 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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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.

What 670 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

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Loved For

Melbourne
Most Booked
Inner City South
Great for brunch
Inner City South
Great for outdoor dining
Inner City South
Most Booked

670 Reviews

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Kaleb
Montreal
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Was better once we moved outside, need some sound baffles
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Alexandra
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. A little pricier than usual as we dined on a public holiday, but to be expected. Overall fantastic experience and will be back!
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Roslyn
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service very good but food value gone backwards over last 12 months Very small serves of fries and broccoli and affogato terrible
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Jacquie
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They facilitated our late arrival, gave us a great table and the food was just wonderful. The chicken salad remains a standout staple and the new spaghetti con aglio e olio was fresh, al dente and delicious. It was too long between visits. This motivates us to get back there again soon.
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Bella
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food took a very long time we spent around 300 and wait 30 minutes for food . The chips were cold the food was also cold not worth even half the money spent for tbe quality of food and the wait time
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Cathy
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Wasn’t aware that a Surcharge applies on a Saturday .
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced, food as gone down a lot
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was incredible, so well looked after and so so nice. The food was to die for and the waiter helped me select a wine and he knew exactly what I wanted. I went back the next day! And I will continue to go back
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Tom
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The man serving us was fast and polite. The food which was pasta, pizza and tiramisu and lemon cake was absolutely amazing. Always a pleasure dining at Gilson.
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Bridget
Melbourne
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Always the best food, service & ambiance. Will always recommend
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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 670 OpenTable diners.