Palermo, Cbd
21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/melbourne24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Palermo, and many name it as a steak pick, with one calling the CBD branch their top choice. Two people describe a cooler, fire-side grill feel, and a few praise dishes beyond the steak, such as the ceviche and cookies. On the steak, one CBD diner found it fairly average, and one regular says it is not as good as the sister restaurant San Telmo, though they still go often. Another person calls both Palermo and San Telmo mediocre.
Address
Palermo, 401 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sillygitau in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Says Palermo is top notch.
- Recommendsu/Independent_Income31 in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Says this Little Bourke venue also serves a strong steak.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Fox2213 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025ambience
Recommends Palermo for a cooler feel; notes it shares owners with San Telmo.
- Recommendsu/race4life81 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025
Votes for Palermo too and calls it really good.
- Recommendsu/IntroductionSnacks in r/melbourne · Jul 2025taste
Suggests Palermo's set menu too, saying the steak is delicious if steak is the goal.
- Recommendsu/leidend22 in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Says this CBD place is the top choice in their opinion.
- Recommendsu/amor__fati___ in r/melbourne · May 2026
Says Palermo is the top pick if forced to choose between the steak options mentioned.
- Recommendsu/gavau in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Recommends Palermo on Little Bourke.
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- Recommendsu/flatvinnie in r/melbourne · Jul 2025taste
Named as a San Telmo venue; says its steaks are strong, though steak isn't required and other dishes suit steak lovers.
- Recommendsu/hurdygurdygurrr in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Suggests Palermo as a top steak choice if budget allows.
- Recommendsu/Lunchalot_ in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Recently visited and came away impressed.
- Recommendsu/stonefree261 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Suggests trying this named place in reply to the steakhouse request, with no steak detail given.
- Recommendsu/irish_chippy in r/melbourne · May 2026
Agrees with the Palermo steak suggestion above and adds praise for their cookies.
- Recommendsu/Diligent-Variety5347 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Lists Palermo CBD as a pick.
- Recommendsu/sftlns in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Among the sister restaurants, steaks similar, prefers San Telmo.
- Recommendsu/Ciraan in r/melbourne · Mar 2026taste
A diner who dislikes steak says Palermo is the one place they crave, and enjoys its other dishes too.
- Caveatu/elkazz in r/melbourne · Mar 2026taste
Says the steak at Palermo was fairly average.
- Recommendsu/FulktheBlack in r/melbourne · Dec 2025taste
Would pick Palermo over the alternative, saying its menu is slightly better.
- Recommendsu/Cool-Sea2414 in r/melbourne · Jul 2025taste
Listed Palermo under steak in a short list.
- Recommendsu/TriksiPiksi in r/melbourne · Apr 2025taste
After many visits, says Palermo is sensational for steak too.
- Recommendsu/paladin_2077 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025
Says Palermo is their regular pick if sticking to the city.
- Caveatu/P3naught in r/melbourne · Apr 2025
Calls Palermo just kind of meh.
- Recommendsu/sheldonsmeemaw in r/melbourne · Apr 2025taste
Agrees with Palermo and says the food is really good.
- Mixedu/gotrice2020 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025
Says Palermo is worse, while noting they go there regularly.
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