The Dining Room

4.1

199 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Healthy
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

** The Dining Room is currently closed. If you would like to dine at a venue within Arts Centre Melbourne, The Barre will remain open during this time. **

https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/visit/eat-drink/the-barre

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9281 8184
Website
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
St Kilda Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The closest train station is Flinders Street Station.The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct ”.
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Thyme marinated Lamb Rack, Paris mash, baby vegetables, red wine jusA$47.00
Barramundi Fillet, asparagus, roasted tomatoes, sweet potato puree and gribiche sauceA$45.00
Confit duck leg, puy lentil and vegetable ragout, citrus jusA$46.00
Rigatoncini Pasta, tomato sugo, broccolini and pecorino (v)A$35.00
served with a side salad

Sides

Mixed leaf saladA$8.00
Steamed vegetablesA$8.00
FriesA$8.00

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Fondant, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and Brandy BiscuitA$22.00
Iced Belgian White Chocolate and Raspberry Parfait, raspberry coulis, seasonal berries, raspberry tuilleA$20.00
Chef’s Selection Cheese A$22.00
Trio of SorbetA$18.00

What 199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

199 Reviews

AN
AliceN
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food, ambience - great. Perfect for our pre show dinner, thankyou.
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WayneJ
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Spent $220 for 2 people for overpriced small portions of lukewarm food. Staff were nice, but food was tiny portions. Felt like I was eating a children's meal. Mash potato tasted like it was out of a packet, spring onions were stringy, Carrots were nice but only 3 tiny carrots. Roast veg starter was freezing cold, straight from the fridge. The meat was nice, but again a small portion. Sweet was nice. Best thing on the menu. We won't be coming back.
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RogerW
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very pleasant dining experience pre theatre with outstanding service.
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OlgaQ
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, helpful personnel, very well presented and cooked food
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MaryO
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great place to eat before a show The service was very good all waiters were polite and attentive to our needs
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LindaK
Melbourne
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service efficient friendly and helpful. Good good
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Jaunita
Melbourne
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner pre theatre! Food was tasty and service attentive.
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itsBG
VIP
Melbourne
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing experience. Poorly trained wait staff. Terrible venue - apparently in this space due to refurbishment. Food was okay. Not recommended
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RogerW
Brisbane
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food. Main deal a little slow in coming after we asked for it. But we had a very pleasant evening.
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ClareB
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There were problems with confirming the booking both online and by phone. There was no one to answer the phone and when I tried to email the Dining Room the email was directed to The Barre restaurant. It took some time to confirm I had no booking with The Barre. Upon arrival the quiet ambience of the Dining Room was very welcome. Service was very good and efficient and prompt. The menu choice was good with food presentation very good. Having the fixed price menu very help. Very happy with service on the night and the presentation of the meal very good. Please make contacting the Dining Room easier prior to dining.
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The Dining Room is rated 4.1 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
St Kilda Road
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The closest train station is Flinders Street Station.The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct ”.
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9281 8184

The Dining Room

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Menu

Entree

Wagyu Beef, Toasted Broiche, mustard aioli, mushroom cream, caviarA$27.00

Spencer Gulf Prawns, avocado salad, mango salsa, chilli mayonnaiseA$27.00

Classic Minestrone Soup, garlic and herb crostini (v)A$22.00

Main

Thyme marinated Lamb Rack, Paris mash, baby vegetables, red wine jusA$47.00

Barramundi Fillet, asparagus, roasted tomatoes, sweet potato puree and gribiche sauceA$45.00

Confit duck leg, puy lentil and vegetable ragout, citrus jusA$46.00

Rigatoncini Pasta, tomato sugo, broccolini and pecorino (v)A$35.00

Sides

Mixed leaf saladA$8.00

Steamed vegetablesA$8.00

FriesA$8.00

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Fondant, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and Brandy BiscuitA$22.00

Iced Belgian White Chocolate and Raspberry Parfait, raspberry coulis, seasonal berries, raspberry tuilleA$20.00

Chef’s Selection Cheese A$22.00

Trio of SorbetA$18.00

What 199 people are saying

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