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    La Camera Southgate

    3.7 (27 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 7:30 am - 11:59 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Megan C.

    The spaghetti puttanesca was sadly, a joke. It was a bunch of spaghetti tossed around in copious amounts of oil with diced olives and tomatoes that looked like they were straight from a Subway salad bar. There were pools of oil at the bottom of the dish. To charge restaurant prices for that is a disgrace to the Italian community of Melbourne. Learn how to make proper Italian food or adjust your prices accordingly, or better yet, just stop altogether. My advice to punters - don't bother with this joint unless you want to be severely disappointed.

    Rib eye with greens.
    Jessica K.

    Full Disclosure: we came here for a team dinner as our boss is close friends with the owner. But don't think this affects my review: all opinions are my own, and we all had our hearts originally set on a different venue. I'm glad we decided (read: had no choice) to eat here instead. We started with garlic bread, which smelled and tasted incredible, although I prefer my garlic "bread" to be on a baguette or ciabatta loaf rather than a pizza base. Next up was the antipasti platters, with plenty of cured meats (salami, prosciutto), marinated olives, grilled capsicum and eggplant and deep fried gnocchi to share. The eggplant was a particular standout, with notes of basil and an almost creamy texture. I ordered the rib eye steak with greens, and both were perfect. The zucchini and beans were buttery and perfectly blanched; a lovely shade of green with the perfect crunch. The steak was cooked perfectly medium - not too bloody and not overdone - and was all kinds of flavour some. I ordered the jus, which I enjoyed as I love to smother my steak in sauce, but it would have been excellent without. We sat on the balcony in the middle of winter and didn't freeze to death thanks to the heating and the plastic tarp protecting the view and the customers (alright so the wine probably helped me forget about the weather). All in all a great spot for excellent Italian food - particularly large groups. Bonus points if your boss is paying.

    David S.

    I had the pleasure of coming here right after a fun run that ended up in the Kings Domain. With thousands of people running in these races, it was hardly surprising that tons of people were looking to go for breakfast/brunch afterwards and La Camera being right round the corner in Southbank was a popular option. There you can get some awesome views of the Yarra and the Melbourne skyline. Unfortunately we couldn't get a seat on the balcony and had to settle for something inside. The service was good considering it was so packed and the food arrived without too long a wait. It was good hearty Italian food with a tasty pizza and pasta dish. It is reasonably priced considering its location and I would definitely go again.

    Chicken and mushroom risotto, yummy
    Terrance M.

    Lvu this place, staff and food was amazing! We ordered the chicken and mushroom risotto, my wife ordered the gnocchi and aranchini balls. We had the house wine. Our came to $55.00. Whch is cheap for us, the staff were hands down 5star. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks

    Two S.

    My second visit here. A better experience than my first. This is a nicely fitted out restaurant with inside and outside areas and some good views of the river and the city beyond. We had a lovely pizza here. Pizza normally doesn't excite me much but the one we had here was extremely tasty indeed. The Caesar salad we had on the other hand was very ordinary. It was watery and almost tasteless even though it looked good. The staff were good here. They were polite, efficient and unobtrusive. Cost was manageable. The background music was too loud however here and it detracted from the atmosphere. An average venue that could go higher. Overall 3.5.

    Stephanie W.

    I recommend always asking for a table on the balcony when you make a reservation at La Camera. The views from the outdoor area over the Yarra River, Flinders st Station and the CBD skyline are second to none, and make for a beautiful back drop to any meal. The menu is Italian, and offers so many options that its hard to know where to start when you are looking at all the available dishes. I'd recommend any of the risottos - both the Risotto ai funghi with chicken, and the Risotto alla La Camera are mouthwateringly delicious - the type of dishes you remember long after your meal has finished. They also have a fantastic lunch deal- for $10 you can order a main meal off a shortened menu, and included is the choice of a soft drink or glass of house wine. Alternatlively, a $15 pizza will leave you very happy at the end of your lunch break. The service is not bad - efficient, but not overly amazing, or anything to really comment on. It can be very busy on the weekends so be sure to reserve a table ahead of time or, expect a long wait at the door.

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    5 years ago

    Great food, wide variety. Good prices and great location. Clean facilities not too far from the restaurant, but not inside.

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    13 years ago

    Beautiful view of the city and delicious food. Definitely recommend the pizza!

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    casual with friendly staff, everything we ate was tasty and well prepared, great for a quick pre show meal

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    Review Highlights - La Camera Southgate

    Friendly wait staff, a lovely view from the balcony tables and a wide variety of things to choose from on the menu.

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