Rococo St Kilda — Restaurant in Melbourne

Update 12feb2022: Dine in | Lunch | walk in Panfried Tasmanian Salmon Salad $32.50 Excellent value.

The dish included, along with the salmon, chargrilled vegetables (pumpkin,  cucumber strips, artichokes, mushrooms), black olives (tho I did not have), salsa verde, saffron-shallot dressing,  balsamic onions, lemon and lavender mustard dressing. Served on bed of mixed leaves, fresh dill and Vietnamese mint pieces, along with mini-capers to replace the olives for a touch of salt. The fragrance was so refreshing and uplifting on placing the dish on the table and brought a smile to my face.

The serving size, I think, is enough to be a share plate, but I enjoyed every mouthful. Nothing conflicted. Nothing drowned. Delicious lightness on a beautiful sunny day. My first outing since Christmas Day. I was happy. Recommend.

A long-time favourite, today wanted something light, so ordered from the Antipasti menu--Pumpkin frittata. Just enough. Fresh, delicious, light. No picture. Had a glass of the Sangiovese red, delicious. For dessert, tried a new dish, the Vegan Coconut Bounty Bar. 10/10. Consisting of small chocolate cake, with coconut and chocolate mousse inside the cake, like a light layered sponge, and coated in a crispy chocolate casing, topped with coconut chantilly. Passionfruit sorbet....

We were with another couple and came here for a second night in Melbourne. Dinner the night before was absolutely atrocious but I won't mention Il Gusto here!. We were offered a table for four out on the footpath but because of the dodgy whether we asked if we could be seated inside. The lady that assisted us and I'm sorry I didn't get her name was absolutely fantastic. Once we were seated the gentleman call Paul took out order and then we were in for a treat. The style here is upmarket casual the service reflected the food certainly does and the prices rashly quite reasonable given the quality of the food that was served. Normally I'm a bit weary about restaurants that have large menus but when I found out but they have something like a dozen chefs then my mind was put at ease. Absolutely no complaints from any of us about the quality of the food or the service given and although we're from Sydney next time we come down in Melbourne for sure we'll be coming here no question. If you're reading this and you live here in Melbourne and you have a gem.... What the hell are you waiting for? Thanks once again to all the staff and also Lachlan at the bar. You all made the experience...

After a casual Italian for a family friendly Sunday meal in Bayside I suggested Rococo as it’s always bustling no matter the day of week. It’s quite dark inside for the dinner slot but the service was solid and I loved the bruschetta entree. I went for the regular Napoli gnocchi for the main rather than the ricotta option like my previous visit and it was definitely not as good. I didn’t appreciate the Sunday surcharge either

Original review It's seem as though everyone on the planet is enjoying summer in Europe right now and it's heartbreaking. My social media feeds are flooded with people on yachts having the time of their lives and it's killing me so I decided to get to Italy the quickest way I know how. Enter Rococo.

Located in a ideal spot on buzzing Acland st we were lucky enough to be able to walk in on a busy Saturday for lunch with no issue. I went for the handmade ricotta gnocchi (hand made equals super authentic equals I'm on vacay in Rome) and it was absolutely delicious. Just like I imagine Nonna used to make (if I were actually Italian). The service is good however it is quite noisy inside, but it's all part of the atmosphere. We are in a Roman...