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Rococo St Kilda

85/91 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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85/91 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 3 9525 3232
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rococo St Kilda

On Acland Street, Rococo delivers generous Italian plates and woodfire pizzas timed neatly for curtain calls down the road. Regulars making a beeline for the Palais or National Theatre rely on the kitchen's clockwork pace, tucking into bowls of prawn linguine and crisp potato rosemary pizza before stepping out. Inside, banquettes wrap around an indoor fireplace that shelters diners on chilly bayside nights. Long tables share platters of chargrilled calamari and rich carbonara, while a standalone vegan menu keeps mixed crews covered without compromise. The meal winds down over warm sticky toffee pudding beside the hearth.

  • Pre-Theatre Timing: Floor staff coordinate dishes to keep dining paced smoothly ahead of shows at the Palais Theatre and National Theatre.
  • Woodfire Oven Crusts: Pizzas emerge from the woodfire oven with light, blistered crusts and San Marzano bases.
  • Dedicated Vegan Menu: A standalone plant-based menu runs alongside traditional pastas and mains to easily accommodate dairy-free diners.
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Why Diners Choose Rococo St Kilda

Why theatregoers, celebrating groups, and date-night diners choose Rococo St Kilda

  • Paced Service Tailored for Showtimes

    Floor staff coordinate kitchen pacing specifically for patrons with tickets to the Palais Theatre or National Theatre, ensuring courses arrive punctually before curtain call.

    the staff were aware we had a time frame to make the show, food came in a timely manner and the staff were very friendly

    Hrisi Konstantopoulos

  • Reliable Dining Stop for Theatre Nights

    Dining steps from St Kilda playhouses allows showgoers to rely on quick course delivery without feeling rushed before evening performances.

    There are plenty of staff who are always very friendly and helpful in getting our meals to us before the show.

    Colin (Big Col)

  • Memorable Family Milestone Celebrations

    Generous platters, celebratory table songs, and attentive care make milestone family birthdays and annual gatherings memorable.

    It was my sister’s birthday and they sang song for her. It made her day even more exciting and I enjoyable.

    Gaurika Chhabra

  • Attentive Hospitality for Group Gatherings

    Large parties and walk-in groups are accommodated effortlessly with dedicated set menus, responsive staff, and family-style sharing.

    We were in a large group with a set menu and she was incredibly attentive and put so much care into every detail, making sure all of our requirements were met with diligence and a warm smile.

    Rebecca Vasquez

  • Cosy Fireplace Comfort on Chilly Nights

    A working indoor fireplace and warm dining room lighting create a sheltered, intimate setting during brisk winter evenings.

    Kept cosy by the fire on a blistering cold winter's day, we ordered spaghetti carbonara, pizza capricciosa and linguine with pan fried prawns

    Belinda Lui

  • Warm Atmosphere for Date Nights

    An inviting, vibrant atmosphere paired with polished hospitality sets an effortless mood for date nights and evening dinners.

    The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it perfect for a date night or dinner with friends.

    Neeraj Sadhra

Signature pastas, woodfired pizzas, and beloved Italian classics

  • Carbonara

    I really enjoyed the carbonara, I’m still thinking about it and I hope I could find an Italian restaurant here in Auckland that serves carbonara as delicious as here.

    Cyndi Yap

  • Margherita Pizza

    Margherita pizza, best his had ever.

    Eloise Smith

  • Melanzane Parmigiana

    MELANZANE PARMIGIANA (highlight this because, I'm still drooling. It was so good)

    Hrisi Konstantopoulos

  • Potato Rosemary Pizza

    delicious Potato Rosemary Pizza with its light crispy base and aromatic flavours.

    Nikhil Kachhadia

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and decadent desserts to complete your Italian dining experience

  • Arancini Balls

    Arancini balls delicious

    Kimberley Collins

  • Garlic Bread

    perfectly baked Garlic Bread

    Nikhil Kachhadia

  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie

    Chocolate Fudge Brownie for dessert, a decadent, indulgent, and absolutely satisfying.

    Nikhil Kachhadia

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

    Sticky toffee pudding with berry something… the berry and salted caramel date flavour actually worked really well!

    Jay

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service details that elevate pre-theatre meals, celebrations, and winter dining at Rococo.

  • Curtain-Call Attuned Dining

    When guests notify staff about showtimes at the nearby Palais or National Theatre, front-of-house teams deliberately monitor order pacing so diners make curtain call without feeling rushed.

  • Celebration Table Rituals

    Celebratory birthdays and milestones are met with personalised touches from the floor team, including staff gathering to sing and make guests feel celebrated.

  • Fireside Dining Comfort

    During colder weather, guests can dine directly beside a lit indoor fireplace that warms the dining room.

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Menu

    Mixed parties and guests with dietary or lactose restrictions are provided a standalone vegan menu alongside traditional Italian dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you dine here before a theatre show?

Yes. Let the staff know if you have curtain call at the Palais Theatre or National Theatre; they will help pace your food to get you to your show on time. Without a show deadline, food can take longer during peak busy times.

How are the portion sizes and sharing options?

Portions are generous and well suited for sharing. Dishes like the char-grilled calamari salad, melanzane parmigiana, pasta, and wood-fired pizzas are filling, and staff can pack leftover pizza and meals to take home.

Are there vegan and vegetarian options available?

Yes. Rococo offers a dedicated vegan menu, which also accommodates dairy and lactose intolerances, alongside vegetarian arancini and hearty soups. However, dishes do not feature a detailed dietary legend on the standard menu.

What is the atmosphere like in winter or when busy?

During colder weather, Rococo features an indoor lit fireplace that creates a cosy, warm environment, as well as heated outdoor seating. Note that when the dining room is fully seated and busy, the dining area can get quite loud.

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