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Republic Economica

160 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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Find Republic Economica

160 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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61 3 9820 0800
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Republic Economica

South Yarra's lively sweet spot pairs budget-friendly Italian staples with high-energy club-adjacent vibes right on Toorak Road. Mornings start breezy in sunlit window seats over batch brews, but the room transforms by night as resident DJs spin central sets for a bustling crowd. Diners drop in for nine-dollar pasta bowls and blistered wood-fired pizzas, splitting sides of seasoned chips while keeping drink tabs low. When lines form, regulars rack up games on the back pool table before plates of fresh-baked bread and carbonara land across the table.

  • Nine-dollar daily staples: Daily menus offer nine-dollar pastas and wood-fired pizzas in compact, shareable portions.
  • Live DJ dining: Resident DJs spin central sets every evening, driving a buzzing, club-adjacent social scene.
  • Back room pool lounge: A tucked-away pool table lets guests pass the time over drinks while waiting for a table.
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What's On at Republic Economica

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Why Diners Choose Republic Economica

Discover why diners choose Republic Economica for affordable Italian staples, dynamic live DJ sets, and social lounge vibes in South Yarra.

  • Accessible $9 Italian Staples & Share Plates

    Republic Economica anchors its Italian menu with freshly prepared $9 pizzas and pastas in smaller tasting portions, enabling diners to try a broad variety of dishes affordably.

    An amazing price of $9 for fresh-baked bread, pasta, or pizza. Smaller servings are great so you can try lots of the menu.

    aarrex101

  • Daytime Street-Facing Window Seating

    Daytime diners can settle into sunlit street-facing window counter seats to enjoy casual dining, batch brew, and people-watching along Toorak Road.

    The window seats are elite, there’s nothing better than soaking up the sunshine and breeze while people-watching

    weisikmui

  • Budget-Friendly Group Dining and Drinking

    Groups can gather for full social nights combining shareable plates, rounds of drinks, and upbeat dining without the burden of hefty dining tabs.

    we were 3 people and we ordered about 5 items plus drinks — for total bill we had to split into 3 — AUD 35 each of us.

    Kimberly Mitchiko Clemencio

  • High-Energy Club-Bar Social Setting

    The venue balances a dynamic blend between a bustling social bar, club lounge, and relaxed sit-down dinner destination for lively crowds.

    It's that sweet spot between club, bar, and decent dinner place.

    Adam

  • Central Dining Room Live DJ Sets

    A resident live DJ booth situated right in the center of the dining room provides energetic, pumping soundtracks throughout daily and evening services.

    I loved the vibe and the interior design, especially having a DJ playing right in the middle of the restaurant.

    Rubes

  • Lounge Entertainment with Dedicated Pool Table

    Guests waiting for a table or lingering over drinks can pass the time socially around the venue's complimentary back pool table.

    even though we had to wait for a table, playing pool while we waited made it fun.

    Jasmine Quigley

Staple pastas, pizzas, and fresh-baked favorites for social dining

  • Freshly Baked Bread

    huge shoutout for the bread ! Freshly baked to order, and the butter is divine and well matched.

    Andrew Beveridge

  • Spaghetti Napoletana

    The portion of the pasta was perfect for a light bite and tasty

    weisikmui

  • Carbonara Pasta

    the carbonara was $15 and filling!

    Sherine Abraham

  • Margarita Pizza

    My friend and I shared a margarita pizza with the most delicious puffy crusts and a proper wood fired flavour

    Ashlee Jayde

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and cafe drinks to complete your visit

  • Tiramisu

    My favourite dish by far was the tiramisu 🌰 rich, intense, and full of pistachio flavour.

    Rubes

  • Chips

    along with a bowl of chips that were honestly some of the best I’ve had lately. The chips came with an amazing dip that I’m still thinking about.

    Ashlee Jayde

  • Batch Brew

    I asked for low caffeine for my batch brew, and it was perfectly mild and smooth

    weisikmui

  • Hot Chocolate

    I also ordered a hot chocolate that arrived in the cutest cup and saucer set, which was such a nice touch.

    Ashlee Jayde

Before you head over

Practical advice on queues, seating, and music volume for your visit

  • Pass the wait with a game of pool

    Peak dinner hours and weekend nights often result in waits, with waitlist updates sent by SMS. Head to the back lounge to play pool or grab a drink at the bar while waiting for your table.

  • Visit during lunch for window seating

    Daytime weekday visits avoid the lines, allow you to choose open window seats overlooking the street, and offer a calmer setting to enjoy the $9 staples before volume ramps up.

  • Expect high music volumes in the evening

    The venue operates with a live DJ right in the dining space, resulting in very energetic, club-level sound where conversations require shouting. Choose daytime or an outside table if you prefer easier conversation.

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