Gilson South Yarra
171 Domain Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Open nowToday 07:00 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A popular restaurant and bar at South Yarra in Melbourne with a 4.0 rating across more than 1,000 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- FridayToday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 23:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Gilson South Yarra is a neighbourhood restaurant on Domain Road offering all-day dining from 7am until late. Its food is Italian-focused, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen caters to different tastes, including classic comfort food and more adventurous flavours, with brunch, lunch and dinner available alongside drinks.
The setting is described as warm and inviting, with friendly, relaxed hospitality that suits both casual meals and longer gatherings. Walk-ins are welcome, while bookings can accommodate groups of up to 12 in the main dining room. Groups of eight or more dine from shared set menus, making the restaurant a practical option for family meals, celebrations and group catch-ups. Gluten-free pizza and pasta are available on request.
For larger events, Privato is Gilson’s upstairs private dining room. The light-filled space looks over the treetops and includes a private balcony and open fireplace. It can host seated or standing events of up to 32 guests, including dinners, long lunches, product launches, presentations, weddings and special celebrations. Privato is available for lunch and dinner events seven days a week, with breakfast events offered Monday to Friday. Set menus and a minimum spend apply for private bookings.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.0 from 1,063 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 60
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 92
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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