Transported back to Italy tonight via the cozy atmosphere, the amazing food, the elegant wine, gorgeous waitresses and charming owner.
A very delicious meal at every course.
Thank you Vincenzo and team for a memorable meal. Xx
After more than 3 years in Melbourne, I can say that this is the best restaurant in the city. I had my Bday dinner here and I could not ask for more. As a European grown between Italy and France, I am quite spoilt when it comes to food, wine, and atmosphere. I was not homesick at Sud! The venue is just perfect. The atmosphere very nice yet not posh, welcoming and relaxing. The Staff is very capable and friendly. And the food... OMG! Very high-quality ingredients combined together with skills and passion. I had special requests for my diet that were totally satisfied. I could feel and taste that the people who work at Sud love their job and know how to do it! Happy Bday to me! :) <3
Great food great service. Had a great night. Would definitely go there again. One the best place i have been in melbourne.
We absolutely loved it. Beautiful food, exemplary host & an all round fun night. Can't recommend it highly enough.
This place was exceptional in every sense of the word. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Thank you for a beautiful evening �
Awesome food, great wine, knowledgeable ,super friendly staff. We had a great night and will be arraigning a return visit next time we are in Melbourne
Great food and the staff are very engaging and made our dining experience a memorable one....highly recommended..
Such a lovely way to spend a long lunch today. Highly recommended. Amazing food, superior service and beautifully matched wines. They were great with my food allergies also. We didn't order- we just asked Vincenzo to work his magic. I will be back for sure. �����
Delicious rabbit risotto; delicious red wine �; delicious cheese �!
Amazing service and even better food!
Fantastic experience. We started with a few of the entree specials: oysters, eggplant, pork belly and meatballs. All were delicious. I had the lamb gnocchi. The gnocchi melted into your mouth and the lamb was soft and juicy. We finished with a cheese board of high quality cheeses. I can’t wait to return!
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.
😱Lizzie’s first impression: a relatively small restaurant situated on King st. Although the strip is just bustling with cars, SUD is always full time and time again in the evening.
🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the food is delicious here - I’ve tried the risotto, the gnocchi and also a whole selection of entrees. Each dish is made with care and the staff service here is like no other. They also have a very good selection of red wine so be sure to try some Italian wine.
🍅Lizzie did not enjoy: the only thing I didn’t enjoy were the sardines in the entrees during my first visit, but after that I’ve always had delicious entrees such as prawns and scallops.
🥇Lizzie rates overall: it is a very well established Italian restaurant - you literally can’t go wrong with any dish you choose.
"That was the best meatball I have ever had" was the resounding sound across the table on trying SUD's pork and duck meatballs - but the praise for SUD Food and Wine doesn't stop there. Situated on King Street in Melbourne CBD, SUD is a little slice of Italy. Whilst some would call the venue outdated, I'd prefer to say it has charm - oozing with the elegance of old school Italy.
Despite the unsexy location, what’s inside the front door is excellent. The staff are professional and generous. The food is excellent and the wine list has some thoroughly satisfying bottles. It’s an not a cheap restaurant but just as well: you get what you pay for and here, what you get is quality.
The food, atmosphere and service at Sud was amazing and authentic. We enjoyed a fantastically intimate setting of the rear booth where we were treated warmly.
Always seasonal, Sud's menu is ever changing to suit. Highly recommend the quail!
Sud is a fantastic cosy restaurant. A Combination of fine dining and homely environment. Staff is excellent, and food is always superb! They have a great selection of wine and always make great recommendations if you wanted to try something new. Absolutely love coming to Sud as the menus are changing seasonally so you’re always experiencing something new.
Probably the best Italian in Melbourne. Superb food and wine but Vincenzo is the real highlight here. A man who knows how to make his customers happy - all backed by attention to detail and outstanding quality food.
Looking forward to going here soon to try the food. I see no Italians have made a post yet so I will be interested to sample the menu and give it the real test.
Food was amazing, service was great amazing little find for Monday to Friday service
Expensive but worth the effort. Beware the lemon cello.
I have been to SUD quite a number of times, each time impressed with the food and wine. We left our entree ordering to Vincenzo and we were treated to some beautiful and quite traditional dishes. For main I ordered the pipi and mussel risotto which was rich and full of flavor. Desserts were also very good. The venue is very quaint and not what you would expect down the sleazy part of King St. Don't let this put you off as SUD is well worth the visit. The owner and front of house maitre d ' Vincenzo is very personable however can be a little overbearing at times with the time he spends chatting at the table. In saying this, it just adds to the SUD experience and I highly recommend a visit here.
I had a work function here with my team. Great service and helpful staff. I had the risotto with black squid ink as a main which was great. Good range of specials and we had shared entrees. Spicy sausage was my favourite. Slightly on the expensive side but a good traditional Italian food experience.
We've been twice in the past four months - once for lunch and once for dinner. Food was good quality and hearty. Good wine list. The proprietor is quite the character - almost joins your table, so if you want some built-in entertainment for the occasion, this is the place to go.
James Fulford-Talbot
+4.5
Great, fresh and interesting Italian food cooked perfectly. The place has a great atmosphere and the staff are knowledgeable and charming. I took a friend with Italian heritage and many opinions. He loved it too.
Located at King Street, SUD is highly rated on Zomato, Trip advisor and Dimmi. It is one of the long standing premium Italian restaurant that offers seasonal, quality, hearty and delicious Southern Italian dishes. Absolutely loved their house special Zucchini fritters (little pricey $23), tasty duck and mushroom risotto (must try $19). Twice cooked duck was little too dry for my liking... But great service, cozy romantic ambience to bring a date or business gathering. Entertainment card member also receives 25% discount. Will come back to try their "Va Presto" 2 course $39 menu on Mon-Wed 530-7pm.
SUD is now a Melbourne institution. Great Italian food, wine and service. Vincenzo adds to the atmosphere on all fronts! What better way to spend a weekday afternoon...
Lovely waitress. The owner is a little 'in your face' so just a heads up if you don't like that kind of stuff. He can be a bit overbearing. They let us share our entrees. Even served the entree to each guest. Free flowing bread. Delicious steaks cooked right and pastas. Maybe a little understaffed. But food quality makes up for the wait.
Wowee. This place is amazing. Prices are high, but worth it for the quality of food you receive, although portions aren't huge. Owner and wait staff are great. Try the Angus steak, caprese salad or mushroom risotto. All phenomenal. One of the best places I've ever eaten :)
Traveling Food Junkie
+4.5
This place is worth the price of admission and the floor show. The day started by first trying to get in. A few calls to Vincenzo and we were all set up with a nice table. The food all around was fabulous and the wine list is quite fun and exciting. We actually left all the wine in Vincenzo's hands after he understood what we liked and were going to order. The floor show was watching Vincenzo work the crowd and mostly our table with stories of food and wine. Throw in the occasional joke and repartee and the evening was complete. This is worth the stop.
very surprising restaurant，i went to Melbourne to visit my friend and chosed this restaurant by zomato. They did italian food with a little unique style, which still remains the tradition.The waiter was very patient to explain and introduce the wine and food to us, with several different wines. I strongly recommend the desgnation menu including 6 courses and matching wine as well. The waiter was so proud to tell yo@u about italian culture and cuisine. The dinning was too impressing!!!
We randomly stumbled upon this place while walking around in the area looking for a place to have late night dinner. We ordered the Risotto with chicken and pancetta with a side of sauteed greens. The food was absolutely delightful. The waiter was very knowledgeable and patient with us while we made up our mind about the order. We will probably go here again for our fix of delicious Italian and modern food.
Food and service are excellent! We had scallops, italian meatballs, prawn risotto, and tiramisu. Plus a bottle of Italian Moscato..so fruity and smooth..chosen by the owner. Definitely will go back! Love this place.
On Saturday night I attended the Yangarra Estate Winemakers dinner at this venue. This was a 6 course beef degustation dinner with 6 matched Yangarra Estate wines with the James Halliday 2016 winemaker of the year in attendance - Mr Peter Fraser - head winemaker at Yangarra Estate. The restaurant is lead by a great host in Vincenzo and all the waiting staff provide exceptional customer service. Now let me tell you the food and wine on the night was as good as I've had in any high end restaurant and I've dined at many - compliments to the chefs. All 6 courses were amazing with the standout dish being the homemade gnocchi with a slow braised beef and Yangarra estate Shiraz ragu.
This venue is without doubt Melbournes best Italian restaurant, small and intimate with great food and exceptional service.
Do yourself a favour, you won't be disappointed.
We decided to leave our meals up to the chef, and oh my goodness are we glad we did that! Food was amazing!! Service was amazing. Wait staff were super friendly, and you could tell that they had a love for the food served. Im not a sea food person but definitely recommend the scallops. YUM! Must go! To top the night off our waiter (wish I got his name) walked us out and wished us all the best on our trip back to Brisbane.
Incredible!!. You can't beat the service at Sud. These people really know their food and wine! We had a range of dishes, but the best was the ravioli, a special on the day. It was stuffed with meat and nuts with the most exquisite sauce. Masterchef invention-style! Will definitely return. It was packed on a weekday lunch too!
Cosy, welcoming restaurant. Servers were pleasant, knowledgeable, & down to earth. Food was of a high standard. Entree of melanzane was superb. Sautéed greens were cooked to perfection. Tartufo dessert also impressed. Highly recommended.
WOW , hats off to Vincenzo and the Team @ SUD. Warm inviting atmosphere and excellent staff. Both the Food and wine were exceptional , try the Six Course Degustation banquet which they will customise to suit. A Special Unique Dining experience. We will be back.
27/10/2015
Also try their special events - Proseco and 5 course degustation dinner. Good night out
Great old school Italian. Old world service , great produce and excellent presentation and finish. Huzzah
Bellisimo!! Fabulous service & delicious food!
Intimate atmosphere, very cosy.
Very reasonably priced!
Easy to book!
Would definitely return!
Had a fabulous dinner with friends last night at Sud. Not only were the food and wine delicious, but the service was amazing. Thanks to Edward and Vincenzo. You have an absolute gem in Sud. We will definitely be back!
Delicious Italian food with service the old fashioned way. What a great find Sud is! We were not only impressed by the delicious and authentic food but the service was warm and welcoming, professional and made us feel like regulars even though this was our first visit. We each had three courses starting with the special 'Caprese Salad' and the 'Broken Tart with Figs, Prosciutto, Walnuts & Gorgonzola'. Both were fresh, delicious and used quality ingredients. Pasta was our choice for mains - 'Gnocchi with Wagyu Ragu' and the special filled pasta of the day 'Lamb-filled Tortellini with Salsa Verde & Lamb Jus' - both superb. The Tiramisu for dessert was one of the best I've ever eaten out - classically made with a good burst of Frangelico flavour shining through. There's a lot of average Italian restaurants out there and this is not one of them. We'll definitely be returning.
Fantastic.
How service should be.
How food should be.
How everyday should be.
Vincenzo our waiter was easily the best customer service I have experienced. From the moment we entered the restaurant to leaving we felt 100% at home and comfortable.
We had 3 courses of food each, including a bottle of red wine.
We also did grappa tasting at the end and a dessert wine.
Vincenzo gave us a run down of the wines and where they were from and how they were made, and it was more like a history lesson than a dinner outing – which we liked.
All in all, I would definitely go back, tonight. If I had the money.
Highly recommend.
Great service and good wine plus Great food.
This place was amazing ! A random pick using the entertainment book and am so glad we chose it. The restaurant is small and cozy. We has the mushroom bruschetta with truffles and scallops. Both flavorsome and recommended . I had the risotto with salmon prawns and caviar. Risotto was smooth and was so tasty my cousins gnocchi and lamb ragu was highly recommended by her . For dessert we had the canolis and full as we were we happily devoured them! The food was quality and could not fault a thing ! Please try :))
Will be back!. Randomly tried Sud on a Thursday night and were most pleasantly surprised. The staff were fantastic as was the service and the food was beautiful. Great quality salumi and pastas. I had the gnocchi with lamb ragu and it was deliciously fresh and tasty. The cannoli for dessert was the best I've ever had. Can't wait to return to this little piece of Italy. This is what the places down Lygon street should be striving for.
Remember when you used to leave a restaurant feeling happy? They still exist. The food here has always been exceptional if not at times a little explorative. I have recently rekindled my love of this place. The waiter and maitre'd whilst quirky is knowledgeable, friendly and genuine. The atmosphere is akin to that little place you might have come across in a very non touristy area if Europe - this place feels incredibly authentic with no kitsch. I love how had they work to source the best produce and wines achieve such incredible value. Definitely try the Tomich Hill Pinot. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Great Food, Great Wine. Having dined at SUD twice recently, I must say I am really impressed with both the food and the wine at this great little restaurant. Having SUD recommended by a friend for my sons 21st Birthday dinner I was a little nervous having not dined there previously. I need not have worried as night was a great success thanks to Vincenzo and his staff, they even took care of the cake, which tasted amazing! Both parties of guests with whom I dined with at SUD have been suitable impressed and say they will be back, 10/10
Delicious food. If you are looking for a great night out, you can't go past the amazing SUD Food and Wine. It was by far the best food I have had in a long time, and a truly incredible take on Italian. Out original waiter was a bit stale but the owner with the moustache was a true delight, getting feedback on our meals and even providing us with local tips and tricks about Melbourne, as we were from out of state.
I had the chicken and was very impressed with the delicate composition of the dish and the flavours, and everyone else i was with also enjoyed their dishes. The meal sizes are also quite large compared to other restaurants where you may pay the same price - you are sure to leave satiated and satisfied.
Had the lamb shoulder. It was pretty good, almost cried.
Great italian. SUD is what an italian restaurant should be. All the pretenders in lygon st should pay them a visit.
Fantastic little Italian restaurant- owner was more than happy to alter the menu to accommodate my copious amount of food allegies. Food was delicious! Will be back :)
Fabulous - hidden gem!. Had the pleasure of dining here twice now, first was for the 6 course degustation, which was amazing. Second time was a-la carte and every bit as great as the first! Excellent service and an intimate setting.
Great dining experience, the waiters were brilliant. Twice cooked duck was amazing.
What a night! The host was amazing and made the 6 course degustation more like a little adventure to Italy explaining each dish in detail. All the food was lovely from 1st to 6th course and stand out dish for me was the salmon carpaccio. Will def be back!
Old Favourite. First went to SUD when I was in my 20s and loved it - the food was something else! Decades on I still love it - great food!!
Renewed. This restaurant has recently changed hands and Vincenzo is back. He has made some subtle changes for the better. The food is still great but has gone up a notch. It is still the best restaurant in this part of town by far. This is now a vey professional restaurant, good quality food and service, an extensive wine list and a lot by the glass.
Fantastic food, interesting owner, a lot of fun, and sweet memories.
Just needs more punch.. Small and cosy is what you will describe this 40plus-seat restaurant. at the front, it seemed like a one-man (or rather one-lady) show.. hence the service was not as fast as it should be. the waitress however was pleasant and friendly. we ordered the duck, lamb and chicken for mains. i would consider their serving size surprisingly big when compared to other restaurants at that price-range. the duck leg and breast were well seasoned, possibly a favourite among restaurant regulars. the pumpkin gnoccho accompanying the roast chicken was delicious. the chargrilled lamb however lacked flavour, with no hint of smokey-ness. this place serves decent honest food, but needs a lot more to leave a lasting impression.
Perfect. I came here for lunch as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival where you had 2 courses for a set price with a (large) glass of wine included. My meal was simply delicious. I had the scallops with chorizo to start, which was amazing. For main, I had the rabbit risotto which was beautifully fragrant, the rabbit was tender, and it was simply delicious.
They've done a good job with the the interior space. The windows must be double glazed as once you step in, you don't notice any of the King Street noise at all.
I'm definitely keen to return for dinner, and soon!
Fantastic intimate lunch or dinner dining. I have eaten here twice now and both times it has been very impressive. Each main (Duck and Pork) were delicious, the service attentive, great ambience, and great wine selection. This is great for a dinner date, but also to take clients or a small work team to lunch. Pricey, but worth it. Will return.
What a Find. Wow, what a find. One of the best lunches in Melbourne, if you want to impress business contacts with attentive service, fresh ingredients, creativity, and drop dead international quality cuisine than put this out of the way venue on your list. Briiliant.
The crowded word of Italian restaurants. Lady Gay Spanker and I enjoyed Sud but when we compare it with Becco, il Bacaro, Cafe Di Stasio, Matteo's and Grossi Florentino it would come a solid 6th.
The service was friendy, the food fresh and fine. For Vegetarians like Lady Gay the options are not vast and compared with a similar small restaurant like il Bacaro, the options are greater for the non-carnivores at the latter. The wine list is good but yet again it does not compare with the places mentioned above with Matteo's also offering BYO.
As per usual I had the duck and it was lovely (but not as good as the Becco duck!) whilst Lady Gay enjoyed her scampi pasta. Desserts were good too.
I will return one day but possibly not in great hurry as I think the places mentioned above are a little better; all 8 and above and priced the same. 7/10
Not a dud. Sud is an unpretentious small restaurant. The service was lovely and a great touch to the meal.
Mr P and I ordered the rabbit entree and it was generously portioned and well cooked. I went on to have the duo of duck which was also perfectly cooked with a small side of vegies (I would have liked more vegies as parts of the duck were salty). Mr P had the scotch fillet and wasn't too impressed by the qualtiy of the meat.
We decided to finish off with the breadcrumb citrus cake and I loved it. It was sweet but set off with a bit of tangy syrup. If only I could make it myself!
Cody little place, warm service and nice food sum it up. I had the scotch fillet with mushrooms, medium cooked. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce tasted good, a little tasty but good. The also had a large selection of wines to choose from. Mostly by the bottle.
Simply fantastic. I have been to Sud a couple of times during the past few months and will definately be going back. The food is delicious and wholesome, and you certainly don't leave hungry. The chef is happy to cater for vegetarians (a few of my friends are vego) and they highly recommend the rissoto. The wine list is very good and the staff really know their stuff. Staff are friendly and unassuming and nothing is too much trouble. Sud has a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, something that is often difficult to achieve in a fine dining restaruant. I highly recommend this little gem.
Well worth a try. I have been there a couple of times and I just love this restaurant - really cozy place with delicious food, amazing desserts, friendly service and nice wine list. I have recommended this wonderful restaurant to my friends and they also love it.. So, give it a try and you won't regret it ;)
Fine Italian fare and excellent service. Homely style food. Italian wine is a treat. Allow somellier to recommend. Unfortunately not open weekends.
Food.....Straightforward, simple classics with clever modern nuances that keep you wanting more! Overal:9/10
It was a nice cosy restaurant that offers fine food and wine. There isn't the traditional "flippy" menu as our waiter explained, but just a board on the wall with all the dishes that were on offer. Whilst I did like this idea, the menu was 99% if not 100%
I recommend here~!!!!
This restaurant owner is really really really cool and funny and nice guy! One of the best oof the best restaurants in melbourne between me and my friends ~
A lovely intimate setting with attentive staff. The meals are delicious and generously portioned.
Excellent Italian service, took my jacket for me. Great wine selections and drinks..the food is great! Genuine Italian flavours and options. Serving sizes are good and the price is fair.
What a lovely restaurant! You'd almost walk past it as it has an unassuming entrance - which is part of its charm. Inside it's a gorgeous welcoming elegant place, with wonderful friendly staff and delicious food. Nothing was too much trouble for the wait staff. It can be hard to find places like this just around the corner from Southern Cross station - it's perfect and we will be back.
Stumbled across SUD when Googling for decent restaurant between William and Spencer St. Unremarkable from the outside but a gorgeous restaurant inside. Service was charming, personable and fun. The food and wine were outstanding. Clearly full of regulars as this isn't a restaurant you would find easily just walking by.. The restaurant is moving locations to Lonsdale St in 6 weeks time. I'll definitely return.
Had a corporate function there on Friday night, the only thing better than the food was the service.
Best meal I have had at a restaurant in many years. The staff just made the whole experience that much better, what a great night.
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.
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