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La Camera, Italian Restaurant

MR2/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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Find La Camera, Italian Restaurant

MR2/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 3 9699 3600
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Camera, Italian Restaurant

Perched above Southgate along the Yarra River, this upstairs trattoria balances generous plates with sweeping skyline vistas. Dining rooms stay bustling with family celebrations and pre-theatre crowds heading to the Arts Centre, backed by staff who reliably time courses to beat curtain calls. Balcony tables offer heated perches for watching the water while sharing thin-crust margherita pizza, crispy arancini, or pumpkin gnocchi tossed in burnt butter and crunchy walnuts.

  • Yarra River Balcony Views: Elevated heated balcony tables offer skyline and river views away from street foot traffic.
  • Curtain-Ready Dining: Attentive pacing accommodates tight theatre showtimes and cinema schedules.
  • Family Milestone Comfort: Generous Italian plates welcome large family gatherings, complete with high chairs and kid-friendly classics.
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What's On at La Camera, Italian Restaurant

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose La Camera

Discover why diners choose La Camera for heartfelt Italian dining, river views, and effortless arts-district timing.

  • Heartfelt, Authentic Italian Classics

    Dishes feature genuine, homemade preparations with generous servings like rich porchetta, pumpkin gnocchi, and thin-crust Italian style pizza.

    The food was beautiful: genuine, high-quality, homemade Italian, full of care and passion.

    Rose S

  • Hands-On Tradition & Culinary Craft

    Cooking classes taught on-site and family-sized share portions reflect authentic culinary pride and genuine hospitality.

    La Camera is family owned and run, with cooking classes offered!

    Allen Peterson

  • Paced Service for Pre-Show Plans

    Staff coordinate seating and kitchen pacing to accommodate movie and performance schedules at nearby Arts Centre Melbourne.

    The lovely woman who helped us said they could fit us in and even have our food out quickly so we wouldn't miss the movie.

    Maleja

  • Direct Proximity to the Arts Centre

    Situated conveniently in the Southgate precinct, diners can walk in before evening theatre or cinema shows without missing a beat.

    Great place to eat before a show at the Melbourne Art Centre.

    Lyn Kuckhahn

  • Elevated Balcony with Riverside Panoramas

    Perched on Southgate's first floor, the heated balcony keeps guests warm while overlooking Melbourne's skyline and the Yarra River.

    I love sitting out on the balcony where you get a beautiful view of the Yarra River, it really adds something special to the meal.

    Sonia Becker

  • Traditional Music & Scenic Vibe

    Cosy outdoor seating paired with live traditional singing brings an evocative taste of Roman warmth straight to Southbank.

    It was a lovely cosy atmosphere was filled with authentic Italian music from two gentlemen singing.

    Marilyn Ford

Signature Italian mains and pasta favourites

  • Calamari

    The grilled calamari and the fish dishes were my favourites.

    Chris Galuh

  • Porchetta

    Porchetta special serve is one of our favorites!

    Jit King Ong

  • Carbonara

    The carbonara and capsicum I had tasted sumptuous

    dudamel

  • Pumpkin Gnocchi

    The pumpkin gnocchi were spectacular - the salty burnt butter sauce complimented the sweet pumpkin perfectly and I loved the addition of the crunchy walnuts.

    Indy Neale

Other favorites

Appetizers, cocktails, desserts, and culinary experiences

  • Arancini

    Arancini scrumptious

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  • Classic Margarita

    I like their classic margarita, it’s authentic, not overloaded with ice and less alcohol like you get at so many other places.

    Sonia Becker

  • Tiramisu

    the dessert, tiramasu and gelati were perfect

    Luke Scully

  • Cooking Classes

    La Camera is family owned and run, with cooking classes offered!

    Allen Peterson

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining beyond the plate

  • Celebration Hospitality & Surprise Drinks

    Guests celebrating special milestones receive complimentary drinks, desserts, or surprise birthday beverages provided by the team.

  • Complimentary Kids Game Cards

    Tables visiting with children receive free game cards to keep young diners engaged during their meal.

  • Hands-On Owner & Manager Check-Ins

    The owner personally checks in at tables across the dining room to ensure meals and visits meet expectations.

  • Expedited Showtime Pacing

    The team actively accommodates tight showtime schedules, seating walk-in patrons and expediting courses to ensure curtain deadlines are met.

Before you head over

Key advice on timing, navigation, and seating to make the most of your visit

  • Alert Staff for Pre-Show Timing

    Tell the host or waitstaff if you have a theatre performance or movie to catch; they can expedite kitchen timing and fit in unreserved diners before showtimes.

  • Head to Southgate Level 1

    The restaurant is situated on Level 1 of the Southgate precinct above street level, removing traffic noise and opening directly onto river skyline views.

  • Opt for Warm Balcony Seating

    Do not hesitate to take balcony seating even in cooler conditions, as the outdoor riverfront deck is enclosed and kept warm and cosy.

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