Freyja

4.7

533 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

Located within the historically rich confines of the Olderfleet building on Collins Street in Melbourne, our culinary philosophy celebrates harmonious fusion of Australian ingredients and flavours with the time-honoured principles of Nordic cooking. We seamlessly blend classic culinary techniques with innovative philosophies, presenting a modern interpretation of Australian dining with a unique twist.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Nordic
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 8688 7141
Website
http://www.freyjarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jae Bang

Location
477 Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
477 Collins Street, between King Street and Williams Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
5 minute walk from Southern Cross Station - 1 minute walk from Tram Stop 3
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Celebrate NYE with Freyja
A$325.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for another unforgettable New Year’s Eve Exclusive Event as we bid farewell to 2024! Delight in a meticulously crafted six-course menu, showcasing the culinary artistry of our talented chefs. To elevate your experience, indulge in our Sommelier’s expertly paired beverage package for an additional $125 per person. Before the clock strikes midnight, take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to ascend to the 35th level. Enjoy free flow of champagne as you soak in one of Melbourne's most breathtaking views of the fireworks, 150 meters above the Yarra River. Raise your glass and toast to an exciting 2025 ahead!
Christmas with Freyja menu
A$129.00 per person
Nov 4, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
This experience requires a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. For last-minute bookings, please contact the venue directly to check availability. For groups of 7 or more, we offer our Christmas with Freyja sharing menu that is crafted to create a warm and memorable dining experience. Start your celebration with a delightful seasonal seafood platter, followed by generous shared dishes and an array of sides for everyone to enjoy, and end your feast with a scrumptious dessert, specially crafted to bring a touch of seasonal cheer. Add on Freyja's Signature Waffle $22pp for the entire table to enhance the experience. Allergy requirements can be catered for if mentioned at the time of booking or 48 hours prior booking.
Taste of Freyja
A$159.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our tasting menu over 6 courses, you will enjoy our Chef's selection, with optional beverage pairing. This reservation has a booking duration of 2hrs starts from your confirmed reservation time, so please be prompt to enjoy your experience. This experience is only available on our ground level dining & must be pre-booked. Our last seating for this experience is 8:30pm. We understand that plans can sometimes change, so if you need to change or cancel your booking, please email us 24 hours before your reservation time, a fee of $50 per person will apply to no shows or reduced guest numbers. On this menu we cannot cater for vegan or coeliac dietaries.

What 533 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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City Centre
Innovative

Review summary

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Freyja offers a delightful fusion of Australian and Nordic cuisines, celebrated for its "amazing" food and "fantastic" service. The tasting menu is highly recommended, showcasing the kitchen's creativity. Guests appreciate the "wonderful" atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. Notable dishes include mussels, duck, and rock ling. A must-visit for unique dining experiences.

533 Reviews

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Andrea
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and cocktails. The Caviar Waffles, oysters and avocado dishes were outstanding. Service was polite, efficent and not bothersome. Sitting at the kitchen counter was dynamic and a good experience. I visited from Sydney and will definately come back.
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Clare
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal and service. Lots of vegetarian options. Only criticism was the exorbitant cost for using a credit card. That is just rude as everyone uses credit cards. If l had know there would not have been a tip.
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Andrew
Melbourne
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Positives : Friendly waiters, lovely building, good cocktails and entrees, desserts very good Disappointed by : price and presentation of most expensive meat main, potatoes had a metallic aftertaste, no toilets on-site and hard to get to (on another level). Overall not a great experience, especially for the pricey menu
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Christophe
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Freya delivers an extraordinary dining experience where every detail shines. The menu is thoughtfully curated, staying true to its concept without veering into pretentiousness. Each dish is innovative yet approachable, showcasing a perfect balance of creativity and flavor. The service was impeccable—attentive, warm, and perfectly paced. A standout destination for any food lover!
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Justin
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and attentive service. Our party enjoyed every dish and the wines were excellent.
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Lucy
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Great to share and experience. Definitely start with the bread….amazing lamb tartare, mussels are a must as is the waffle! The cauliflower was fantastic and so delicious. Rockling both times has been brilliant definitely a must have. Mains , sides and the desserts are fantastic. Wines and cocktails excellent! Great night a great place and well worth going back again
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
No table cloth was provided to us. Sparkling water was dead; as if the bottle had been opened for days. Mussels were cold. Rockling was overcooked, hard and extremely salty - no flavour. Could taste excessive oil in the waffle - waiter was boasting all about it and it was underwhelming . Same waiter also spoke high of the rockling and said everyone who had it loved it- I beg to differ. Did not bother to try your dessert. Cod roe that came with the waffle - roe had a very hard outer layer meaning it’s not fresh. The creme fraiche was so hard and the ice in the large bowl melted so quickly it was so difficult to scoop the roe from the tiny tin without making a massive mess of the ice. Good effort in Making your restaurant look Nordic but the actual produce and execution of your dishes are extremely poor and are a far cry from proper new Nordic cuisine anywhere in Scandinavia.
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Edwin
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent mussels (although it'll be better with slightly more sauce), duck was tender and enjoyed the rock ling which was nicely complemented with the crab bisque.
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stephanie
VIP
Victoria
78 reviews
4.0
78 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Nice food. Friendly staff. Great for a business lunch.
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Qin
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff at the Freyja were all awesome! Special thanks to Nary who was so patient and helpful with our pre-order. I had a great birthday lunch here! We love the “Avocado” the best!
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FAQs

Freyja is rated 4.7 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

477 Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
477 Collins Street, between King Street and Williams Street
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Nordic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
5 minute walk from Southern Cross Station - 1 minute walk from Tram Stop 3
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jae Bang
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.freyjarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(03) 8688 7141

Freyja

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Celebrate NYE with Freyja

Christmas with Freyja menu

Taste of Freyja

Menu

What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Freyja restaurant rated?

Is Freyja currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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