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SUD is an intimate 45 seat Italian restaurant situated at 219 King street Melbourne This small upmarket restaurant on King st (between Lonsdale and Little Bourke) not only boasts fantastic seasonal produce, allowing the menu to constantly evolve daily but also an extensively dynamic wine list to compliment any meal, hailing from various regions of Italy as well as carefully sourced local producers. SUD frequently caters to a corporate clientele as the quiet, warmly lit ambiance promotes a comfortable familiar atmosphere.
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$10 - $25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

I had a delicious rabbit with revisited Italian roast juice style on side and some oven potato It was long time that rabbit was on my favorite but difficult to find everywhere in Italy especially out of Emilia area I didn’t tried pasta because in...the evening I’m not usually consume it but looks very nice on some plates seen The owner is Italian, he lives in Australia since many years and he put very nice attention on each customers with very warm hospitality…I felt as I was at home All waiters were very friendly and concentrated to satisfy any possible request Continuate così!!!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

This was the last night of our 6 week trip to Australia and we wanted to have a nice last meal before we returned to the UK. SUD was amazing and we couldn't have asked for anything better. There was a slight mix-up over the...booking time, but the owner went out of his way to sort it out and couldn't have made us feel more welcome. This was the best meal we had in Australia. The scallops were beautifully cooked and sweet, the flounder special and John Dory were superb and the chocolate fondant and raspberry sorbet were the best we have eaten anywhere. Can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Don't miss this gem.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed September 7, 2023

We were looking for a quiet restaurant within walking distance of our cbd hotel. This restaurant was recommended and we found it a hidden gem. The food was excellent--service outstanding--and most of all a quiet place where one could have a conversation with dinner partner.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed April 19, 2023

This was the third time I have been for dinner and I absolutely love SUD and highly recommend this place for an authentic Italian value for money experience- best Italian experience in Melbourne, staff are first class

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 18, 2023

It was amazing! The staff were very accommodating and the food was unbelievably good and there was a great selection of wine! The table service was impeccable and it was an overall great dining experience! Very authentic Italian food and atmosphere, I will definitely be...going back!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed April 14, 2023

Nice food but felt misled. Asked for a glass of desert wine and was brought one not on the menu, and no mention of price. When I checked the bill later it was $25 for a small desert wine. A restaurant should tell you before...they charge you, especially when other wines by the glass were around $16. I asked for a single scoop of ice cream for desert. Bill was for a full $16 affogato. I asked for that to be fixed and they took off $3. What would they charge for an espresso shot and nip of spirits -- way more than $3 I would think. Once I'd left and checked bill more carefully, I just felt ripped off, but all with charming smiles and lots of banter. I'm not going back. This was a test meal to see if I did a corporate dinner at Sud; no way.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 27, 2023

One of the best Italian meals I have ever had. Meatballs are to die for. Great wine list and great table service. Lamb shoulder entree was outstanding. Oysters were a little on the plumb/meaty side. Pasta dishes were exceptional. Truly a great dining experience.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 18, 2023

Absolutely outstanding, the food & service here is great. The pricing is excellent value for money. Nothing about this place could you fault.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 14, 2022 via mobile

Italian restaurant in central Melbourne which goes the extra mile. Relaxed environment however ‘classy’ setting within the restaurant. Menu reasonably diverse however for an Italian restaurant I would have expected more pasta dishes. Middle range regarding expense and food delicious. Friendly and professional staff and...efficient ice.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed July 20, 2022 via mobile

Good was not good. That can happen. They offered us wine for 80 dollar but invoiced 125 dollar. Same as starters they suggested 2 from 25 and invoiced 25 each. The wine was good.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed May 31, 2022 via mobile

Great cosy place, you would barely notice. The service was top notch but the food was simply amazing, beef cappacio was sublime. Mains had something for everyone and truffle infused mash was delicious. Dessert we had a special , panna cotta with mulled wine poached...pear, so smooth and creamy- just perfect. Best pana cotta I have eaten. It has been here for years and for good reason, nice and warm on a chilly winters evening. We will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed May 3, 2022

Blink and you'll miss it. Only a small frontage, a little like Aladdin's cave. Not a large menu but some wonderful choices. For once I decided to go outside my normal boring selections and chose the quail. You won't be disappointed. My wife selected the...steak, and it was tender with great flavour. The wine list was extensive, specially the Italian selection. What was going to be an hour lunch turned into 2 hours.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed March 27, 2022 via mobile

Great experience, table of 4 friends, from the moment we walked in felt welcoming and friendly. Can’t understand the previous comment about being a weird experience. We thought all the staff were original and genuine, we laughed and really enjoyed the evening. The restaurant is...small so there was a bit of theatre and all of the patrons seemed to enjoy themselves. The wine was a suggestion from the waiter, Italian, but didn’t disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious, risotto had an unusual twist to it but very flavoursome. Veal was tender and well presented, pork chop another hit. Desert was a huge triumph, doughnuts, exceptional and the cherry torte, delicious. Would highly recommend this little Italian gem, but would suggest booking in advance to ensure a seat.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 23, 2022

This place gets solidly good reviews and, in Melbourne for a few days, we ring to be told they can't fit us in - unless we come late (which actually suits our plans) so we're happy to snag a table at relatively short notice. We...note when we arrive that there's plenty of vacant tables. First impression is being greeted and seated by the maitre'd (or perhaps the owner). This guy has more front than Myer - but there is far too much theatre and not much substance. Our sense into the evening is the other delightful - but shy - waitress is quite intimidated by the performance of the main guy. Anyway - the food. A risotto described at length by our man as resembling an upside down pizza (visibly) has lgood foundations of flavour but the carnaroli rice is just not cooked sufficiently - and is also barely hot enough. A big fail. My partner's dish was tasty. During our mains, something goes wrong at another table and the big guy appears briefly to try to resolve - but then, interestingly, vanishes for the night. At this point in the evening, the Irish chef appears and starts talking to this one and that one at the top of her voice - calling everyone darling or Bella. Just very weird!!! And so we will opt to get out Italian elsewhere the next time we're in Melbourne.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 21, 2022

And a very pleasant night was had by all. Highly recommended and pleasantly surprised at their extensive range of 20+ Grappa's, surely a sign of an authentic Italian restaurant!

Date of visit: March 2022
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