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La Roche

138-140 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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138-140 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 402 934 215
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Roche

Acland Street's reliable haven for massive comfort plates delivers dependable feast energy when serious hunger strikes. Locals turn up for oversized parmas crowned with everything from Hawaiian toppings to chorizo, served beside stacks of chips and salad. The kitchen moves seamlessly between morning bacon and hash browns, stone-baked pizzas, and sauced pastas—giving mixed crowds, vegetarians, and gluten-free diners zero fuss finding a solid table. Outside tables sit right in the strip's breezy hum, perfect for digging into a crisp schnitzel or a hot calzone.

  • Specialty Parmas: Massive schnitzels topped in Hawaiian, Greek, Bolognese, or BBQ styles served with chips and salad.
  • Wide Hybrid Menu: An expansive lineup spanning all-day breakfasts, crisp pizzas, pastas, and gluten-free or vegan options.
  • Acland Street Setting: Lively indoor tables and sunny sidewalk seating tucked right along bustling Acland Street.
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Reasons to Choose La Roche

Why St Kilda locals and visitors choose La Roche for hearty comfort and casual dining.

  • Oversized Signature Parmigianas

    Generous chicken parmigianas come in expansive sizes alongside generous lashings of crispy chips and dressed salad.

    Biggest Parma I've ever had. Combined with the lashings of chips and salad and I couldn't even finish the plate.

    Michael Wolf

  • Extensive Variety of Parma Styles

    The kitchen prepares numerous variations of parmigianas—from Hawaiian and BBQ to Chorizo and Greek styles—to satisfy diverse cravings.

    Cozy spot with the best and largest parmas in town!many types to choose from, the BBQ one was great in my opinion.

    AiNe eNiA

  • Reassuring and Dependable Value

    Generous portions, robust flavors, and fair pricing ensure diners leave completely satisfied with excellent return on value.

    The portions are incredibly big, and the taste is amazing. It’s a restaurant in St Kilda where you truly get your money’s worth.

    Uğur Sargın

  • A Warm, Welcoming Dining Alcove

    A welcoming, comfortable atmosphere offers a cozy dining haven nestled amidst the constant bustle of Acland Street.

    Eating dinner here is like a warm hug before heading out into the night.

    Mads Nielsen

  • Effortless Mixed-Group Accommodations

    An expansive all-day menu offering pizzas, pastas, burgers, and extensive vegetarian and gluten-free choices makes group meals effortless.

    They have a good range of vegan and vegetarian foods and they also have gluten free pizzas! Great place to take a mixed group.

    Ronald McCoy

  • Lively Gatherings Indoors and Outdoors

    Indoor and outdoor seating paired with a vibrant, friendly ambiance creates an ideal setting to relax with friends or family.

    One of the Italian restaurants in St Kilda with a great vibe, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect place to hang out with friends or enjoy time with family.

    nitin bhatia

Signature specialty parmas and hearty comfort classics

  • Greek Parma

    went back for their Wednesday 25$ parma deal and tried the Greek one, OMG it never disappoints!

    AiNe eNiA

  • Hawaiian Parma

    We got the Hawaiian parma which came with chips and salad, steak and eggs off the breaky menu, and a carbonara.

    ADR

  • Chorizo Parma

    We had the Chorizo Parmy for a late lunch and was served by Christine and then came back a few hours later and got the Nutella and Banana calzone pizza

    Sam Sawden

  • BBQ Ribs

    very good BBQ Ribs and chicken. The dishes are big and that is with good value.

    Long Nguyen

Other favorites

Decadent desserts, morning brunch plates, and shared casual bites

  • Big Bad Bene

    The Big Bad Bene breakfast featured perfectly crispy bacon and poached eggs on golden hash browns—every dish came in generous portions.

    Trish Liuaga

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    Huge cake, nice and hot, swimming in a whole plateful of generous creamy sauce and a separate bowl of ice cream this is as good as it gets.

    Darren Glen

  • Halloumi Tacos

    Lots of vegetarian options to choose from. My favourite are the halloumi tacos.

    Neha Vats

  • Nutella and Banana Calzone Pizza

    came back a few hours later and got the Nutella and Banana calzone pizza and was served by Lia.

    Sam Sawden

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary flexibility and attentive touches that elevate casual dining on Acland Street

  • Custom Kitchen Accommodations

    When dietary requests arise, the kitchen accommodates beyond the printed menu, with the chef going out of their way to prepare custom off-menu dishes like tailored risotto.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Adaptations

    Diners managing plant-based or dietary restrictions are offered dedicated vegetarian parmas as well as gluten-free pizza crust options.

  • Effortless Takeaway for Oversized Meals

    Recognizing the substantial plate sizes, staff readily provide takeaway containers so guests can take home generous leftovers for later meals.

  • Welcoming Strip Hospitality

    Outside dining on the bustling Acland Street strip is backed by warm, sweet service where staff actively steer guests toward house favorites and ensure speedy table delivery.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for ordering, seating, and portion sizes at La Roche.

  • Prepay When Sitting Outside

    Outdoor seating on Acland Street requires upfront payment upon ordering to prevent walkouts, so have your card or payment ready when seated outside.

  • Prepare for Massive Servings

    Servings of chicken parmigianas, breakfasts, and pastas are notably oversized; consider sharing plates or asking for a takeaway container if you have a modest appetite.

  • Note Wednesday Special Details

    Take advantage of the Wednesday parma special for discounted pricing across their varied styles, but note that custom add-on ingredients will incur extra charges.

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