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Soho Restaurant and Bar, Southbank, AU-VIC

Soho Restaurant and Bar

3.9
3.9
424 reviews
$A40 and under
Italian
Authentic Italian food, classic cocktails & live music where the city meets the river.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:45 am–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (03) 9682 4299

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Dinner @ Soho

    Multiple dates available
    Want to dine with us? 2 hour seating applicable Seating allocation at the discretion of management
  • Drinks @ Soho

    Multiple dates available
    Want to join us for a drink? All groups of more than four patrons for drinks on friday & saturday nights are on a walk in basis. 2 hour seating applicable Seating allocation is at the discretion of management
  • $25 EXPRESS LUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    MONDAY - FRIDAY $25 EXPRESS LUNCH 12pm - 3pm *not available on public holidays

What 424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • City Centre

    Hot spot

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  1. AmuM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Food was fairly average, wouldn't be in a rush back and wouldn't recommend to a friend. In a great location with nice cocktails, definitely a better vibe for drinks rather than dinner.
  2. Abcd

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Everything good but we were being noticeably rushed all the time. Aware of the 2 hour limit but found the interruptions to our conversation intrusive. One of our guests even had her wine glass removed when we still had wine left in the bottle we were sharing.
  3. HildaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing quick service. Friendly and lively staff . Would recommend to anyone !
  4. Roblis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Overall our experience was great. The menu was a little disappointing as it didn't really cater for kids or people with a basic food requirements. Staff were super friendly and accommodating.
  5. rasinsyd

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Fun place to meet up with friends for a drink or pizza!
  6. JanE

    Canberra

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Too noisy to talk! Beer order was not as listed on menu. Food OK.
  7. Melissa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bruschetta and ibiza punch were so good!!!!!!!
  8. Nathalie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was tasty - I just don't understand how the prices can be justified? It's pasta and pizza. Service was a bit 50 50, sometimes was good and other times we felt like a burden and couldn't find service. Not a lot of smiles after we had ordered our meals and waitresses a little grumpy Drinks were nice- location good but the music was far too loud and we had to leave eventually because it was too hard to have a conversation on our table
  9. Jemma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the server was really helpful and made it a great experience
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anthony was great!
  11. Kimzii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant and bar, the staff were friendly, great music. I have ordered squid ink linguini which was tasty, arancini was delicious, eye fillet steak was good but only had two piece of mushroom on the side which they could off add a few more piece of vegies for the price they charged.
  12. Macca

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed celebrating a co-worker's birthday lunch at Soho.
  13. DeniseK

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    It was Valentines Day, therefore the ambiance should have been serene. It was far from that terribly loud techno music that was repetitive destroyed any meaningful conversation that you might have wanted to have. The waitress wanted a credit or a debit card to keep with her until you were ready to pay, I refused it could have had the data copied. Therefore we had to pay upfront., no level of trust here at all, never heard of this practice is it legal? Food took a long time to come as it was busy, not recommended will never go back poor service music way too loud .
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Great drinks just hope you don’t get the grumpy rude lady that ruined our night:(
  15. LieslL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 February 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Southbank location is easily accessible and a great ambiance on sunny summer days. Simple express menu for business lunch. We ordered chicken burgers served with chips, pasta, salmon, all of which arrived quickly and were good quality. Burgers were generous serves, but the salmon was quite a small. Cocktails were delightfully refreshing and delicious!
  16. HeatherL

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the wait staff were attentive and prompt. We were very happy with the level of service.
  17. DavidN

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    Excellent DJ. Good food and service. Ending the table service at 10pm results in everyone queuing at the bar to get drinks that can be very painful...
  18. Immy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    The food was average, the staff were lovely (though there was an awful lot of waiters just wandering around) and the music was far too loud. It seriously felt like I was in a nightclub with music blaring and being unable to hear the person sitting right next to me talking.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service great quality food drinks were great
  20. AngelaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Small food portions and way too expensive. Music was also way too loud for how early in the night it was couldn’t hear anyone on the table talk
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Went to celebrate my birthday. Drinks expensive and the staff, not friendly at all. I have never seen a place with so much rude staff, specially the girls.
  22. LisaI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I came here for lunch with 2 other couples as part of a weekend in Melbourne Best restaurant we went to with fantastic wide choice of food and drinks. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. Great vibe and will definitely return
  23. NatashaN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Food was good. But service was 1 of the worst. The music was so loud that the waiter couldn't even hear us, so he got almost all our order wrong, part of drinks were served after 30 minutes (if you wanna do cheers, well you have to keep waiting). Entree cane real quick, but when we asked if we can order main anytime, the lady said yes anytime we're ready. But when we were ready to prder main, she rudely said no you can't because the kitchen is closed and keep on going rudely. It was just a horrible option for my family and I.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Service staff and bouncers were rude, accusatory and unaccommodating. Whilst having a reservation for an anniversary we were given a dirty table right next to the dj set with the volume of the music creating an uncomfortable setting, however the meal came out quickly and was good.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Music was too loud - could not have a conversation
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks and service at a reasonable price. I’d definitely go back again.
  27. BenD

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very busy place but they make it work with excellent and well organised service. They understand that hospitality is about service. Well done!
  28. EvanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife on her 25th birthday with family and friends was so exceptional and amazing. Highly recommended going there. Beautiful view, service was amazing and the food was fresh and delicious.
  29. JemmaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This visit was the first that I had arranged with a group of friends for my birthday. Everyone absolutely loved their meals (knew they would, I always brag about the food at soho) and their cocktails of course! Staff were extremely helpful on the night & were able to put together something special for me to get sung 'happy birthday' and blow out a candle. I booked the outdoor area, it was so refreshing when the weather cooled down and the roof was opened up - it really created a perfect summer-night-vibe to finish our night. A really easy & pleasant experience with a group of 8. Thanks again.
  30. NesB

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was of excellent quality and taste, and the service was top notch. Our waitress couldn’t do enough to help us, she was outstanding!
  31. GiosiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were friendly, food was fantastic, will definitely be back!
  32. charles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and cocktails were delicious and service was great. Music was quite loud and hard each other, but a good overall experience to celebrate my partners birthday.
  33. AniaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service was friendly and quick but music so loud it was hard to hear the person across the table.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived 40 minutes earlier to our original booking time, despite this, the hostess was very professional and friendly and had us seated very promptly. Our server was also very friendly and we were served our drinks and food very fast. The food was delicious,we ordered the gnocchi and a pizza to share, it was very fresh and tasty. The atmosphere was very relaxed despite the venue being filled to capacity. We were still able to have a conversation without shouting to be heard and there was a good vibe throughout the venue. We were seated outside and were able to enjoy the mild weather and nice scenery.
  35. TomD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Prices vs portions were off and not adequate. Drinks were often mixed up. We reserved this restaurant as all other similar restaurants were booked. What seemed acceptable (by reviews and menu); we would need to strongly reconsider this place for any future reservation.
  36. TaniaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
  37. StephenB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Bar staff mixed up drinks orders on 3 separate occasions. Food was more pub like than restaurant quality. Steak was over cooked and even after sending it back the chef sent it back to the table before eventually cooking another steak. We we’ve all stuck with $ 73! Surcharge. Can’t see why I would choose to go back or recommend
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    The front staff was not gave us empty tables while we have booked the preferred table. Totally disappointed and never visit again. We have seen walk-in people take the table when they have no booking. Partiality.
  39. emmaf

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Poor service, high prices, poor quality food, good location.
  40. DavidB

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hip and funky place to dine with great food and service

FAQs

Soho Restaurant and Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 424 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Soho Restaurant and Bar

2/4 Riverside Quay, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Southbank

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:45 am–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

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