Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

903 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
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Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Gastro Pub, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9690 3737
Website
http://www.lamaroshotel.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Phillip Davenport
Catering
Full a la carte menu featuring modern Australian cuisine. Bar menu available
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a private room for a special event, a semi-private space for a casual catch up, or wish to book out the entire dining space, we will make your event one to remember.
Private party contact
Functions: (03) 9690 3737

Location
279 Cecil St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
Neighborhood
South Melbourne
Cross street
Bridport Street
Parking details
Ample free and metered parking on Cecil Street, Bridport Street & Raglan Street
Public transit
Close to Clarendon St trams (no12 & 1) and light rail stop 130a (Raglan St) (no96)
Entertainment
Sunday Sessions with Dominic Cincotta.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Warm Olives & Toasted BreadA$12.00
Caviar Sturgeon OscietraA$78.00
10g on ice, charcoal crackers, blinis, lemon zest, creme fraiche and chive oil
Gippsland Chianina Beef CarpaccioA$24.00
Pomegranate, smoked capers, spiced green goddess, wild rocket & pecorino
Pan-seared Authenetic Epirou Sheep's Milk SaganakiA$23.00
Marinated baby figs
Salumi PlatterA$40.00
San Danielle prosciutto, Wagyu brseaola, spicy calabrese, salami, pickles & toasted sourdough
Freshly Shucked OystersA$7.00
Gathered from far and wide. Your waiter will inform you about today's selection. Shallot dressing or spearmint, finger lime Nahm Jim

Entrée

Charred Butternut SquashA$28.00
Fennel, almond, pinenuts, honey goats cheese, kale and beetroot crisps
Poached Chicken SaladA$28.00
Crispy broken rice, fragrant herbs, baby cos, tumeric tofu, crispy shallots, authentic Nuoc Nahm dressing
Wood-Fire Grilled ScallopsA$30.00
Roasted pork belly, tamarind and palm sugar dressing, spearmint
Hand-Rolled BurrataA$28.00
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, red onion, olives, basil oil
Tuna TartareA$32.00
Peas, dill, lime caviar citrus dressing, chive oil
Twice Cooked OctopusA$30.00
Capscium harissa, fennel, capers, pickled red onion, saffron orange dressing
Chargrilled King PrawnsA$34.00
Garlic, brown butter, mint raita & house toast

Mains

RisottoA$38.00
Spinach, baby zucchini, burst tomato, BBQ tempeh
OrecchietteA$38.00
Spinach, charred corn, ricotta, cheddar cauliflower, zucchini
Bucatini, bay bug, sumac, Aglio e OlioA$48.00
Butterflied SpatchcockA$48.00
Lentil, butternut squash puree, asparagus, burnt white onions, lemon
Veal SchnitzelA$46.00
Sourdough crumbs with parmesan & lemon, pan-fried with Italian slaw, Diane sauce
Red Duck CurryA$46.00
Crispy fried egg, sweet and sour sauce, coconut rice
Miso EggplantA$38.00
Salt & pepper silken tofu, pickled daikon, burnt eggplant miso puree, sesame seeds
One side seared Yellowfin TunaA$54.00
Snow Pea tendrils, coriander, mint, young coconut, tamarind dressing, coconut flakes

Wood Fired Grill Mains

All steaks grilled over Red Gum; served with your choice of red wine jus, diane sauce, black pepper sauce or mushroom sauce and french fries

Grilled Kingfish collarsA$42.00
Miso glaze, charred root vegetables, pickles, nam yum dressing, bonito
Riverine Black Angus Beef BurgerA$34.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, sauces & fries
Riverine Ribeye on the bone MP
Chef's premium cut of beef, served with fat chips & all the sauces. Ask your waiter for the weight of the day
300g Grass Fed Riverine Scotch FilletA$58.00
200g Grass Fed Riverine Black Angus Eye FilletA$64.00
250g Black Angus PorterhouseA$54.00

Sides

Rocket SaladA$16.00
Pear, pecorino, honey mustard dressing
French FriesA$14.00
Wok Fried WombokA$14.00
sesame, ginger, soy
Soy garlic crispy eggplant, toasted sesame, spring onionA$16.00
Smashed Chat PotatoesA$15.00
Duck fat, confit garlic, rosemary salt
Mixed leaf saladA$14.00
BroccoliniA$16.00
Confit garlic, chilli, parmesan

What 903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for business meals
Melbourne
Modern Australian
Inner City South
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Great for fine wines
Inner City South
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lamaro's Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service and food." Guests rave about the "sensational menu" and "outstanding attentive service." The warm and inviting atmosphere, complemented by an extensive wine list, makes it a favorite for many. Highlights include the "best schnitzel in Melbourne" and the "deconstructed red duck curry."

903 Reviews

G
Grant
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding venue for a mates catch up Christmas lunch... left at 7pm :-)
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 10, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Grant! It’s awesome to hear that your Christmas catch-up turned into such a memorable long lunch. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Here’s to more afternoons well spent—looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Liz
Melbourne
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, amazing meal and beautiful decor all led to an enjoyable experience.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thank you, Liz, for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, meal, and decor. It’s always our goal to make your visit a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Brenda
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice quality food interesting menu and professional service.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thanks Brenda, so glad to hear you had a great dining experience. We pride ourselves on our consistency, fabulous service, awesome food, great ambience and we are fortunate to have such a brilliant team at Lamaro's Hotel. Thanks for the support and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards Paul Dimattina & Team
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Adam
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First visit, will be back asap. It was one of the best porterhouses I've had, perfectly cooked and tasty, with great starters, and a great bottle of Primitivo .... had a great night..
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Ooof so glad to hear you loved our porterhouse Adam! Our chefs are wizards on that wood fire grill! Thanks again for joining us and we look forward to seeing you very soon ;) Warm regards, Paul Dimattina and Team
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Richard
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The evenings at Lamaro’s are always fantastic. Our visitors marvel that this is achieved at our “local”.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thanks Richard, we are glad to hear we impressed your visitors! We may be a pub, but we aren't just a normal pub ;) We look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Joe
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Real classy place. Great food at reasonable prices, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thanks for the 5 star review Joe! We pride ourselves on our consistency, fabulous service, awesome food, great ambience and we are fortunate to have such a brilliant team at Lamaro's Hotel. Thanks for the support and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards Paul Dimattina & Team
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Jenny
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We hadn’t been here for a while and it’s a great local place- food was delicious- great wine selection and great service - young ones keen and more experienced superb- wonderful dinner. The scallops, prawns and duck curry- please keep them as they are!
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thanks for the wonderful review Jenny. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful time. Don't you worry - our Wood-fire grilled Scallops, Chargrilled King Prawns and Red Duck Curry aren't going anywhere! We look forward to welcoming you again over the summer. Warm regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Tony
Victoria
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was fabulous as always, the food and service was as always outstanding
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thanks again Tony! We are grateful to have such a brilliant team at Lamaro's Hotel. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm regards, Paul Dimattina and Team
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Paola
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sensational menu, service, vibe. Can’t wait to visit again.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars Paola! So glad to hear you loved our new summer menu - our chefs are magicians in that kitchen! Thank you for dining with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon Warm Regards Paul Dimattina & Team
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Lyndal
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistantly great! Nice food, nice service with relaxing atmosphere.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on December 8, 2024
Thanks Lyndal, we are glad to hear you had a wonderful time. We pride ourselves on our consistency, fabulous service, awesome food, great ambience and we are fortunate to have such a brilliant team at Lamaro's Hotel. Thanks for the support and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards Paul Dimattina & Team
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Lamaro's Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9690 3737.

Lamaro's Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 903 OpenTable diners.

Lamaro's Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

279 Cecil St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bridport Street
Neighborhood
South Melbourne
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Gastro Pub, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample free and metered parking on Cecil Street, Bridport Street & Raglan Street
Public transit
Close to Clarendon St trams (no12 & 1) and light rail stop 130a (Raglan St) (no96)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Phillip Davenport
Entertainment
Sunday Sessions with Dominic Cincotta.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lamaroshotel.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9690 3737
Catering
Full a la carte menu featuring modern Australian cuisine. Bar menu available
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a private room for a special event, a semi-private space for a casual catch up, or wish to book out the entire dining space, we will make your event one to remember.
Private party contact
Functions: (03) 9690 3737

Gift card

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Lamaro's Hotel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Red Duck Curry

250g Black Angus Porterhouse

Veal Schnitzel

To Start

Warm Olives & Toasted BreadA$12.00

Caviar Sturgeon OscietraA$78.00

Gippsland Chianina Beef CarpaccioA$24.00

Pan-seared Authenetic Epirou Sheep's Milk SaganakiA$23.00

Salumi PlatterA$40.00

Freshly Shucked OystersA$7.00

Entrée

Charred Butternut SquashA$28.00

Poached Chicken SaladA$28.00

Wood-Fire Grilled ScallopsA$30.00

Hand-Rolled BurrataA$28.00

Tuna TartareA$32.00

Twice Cooked OctopusA$30.00

Chargrilled King PrawnsA$34.00

Mains

RisottoA$38.00

OrecchietteA$38.00

Bucatini, bay bug, sumac, Aglio e OlioA$48.00

Butterflied SpatchcockA$48.00

Veal SchnitzelA$46.00

Red Duck CurryA$46.00

Miso EggplantA$38.00

One side seared Yellowfin TunaA$54.00

Wood Fired Grill Mains

Grilled Kingfish collarsA$42.00

Riverine Black Angus Beef BurgerA$34.00

Riverine Ribeye on the bone MP

300g Grass Fed Riverine Scotch FilletA$58.00

200g Grass Fed Riverine Black Angus Eye FilletA$64.00

250g Black Angus PorterhouseA$54.00

Sides

Rocket SaladA$16.00

French FriesA$14.00

Wok Fried WombokA$14.00

Soy garlic crispy eggplant, toasted sesame, spring onionA$16.00

Smashed Chat PotatoesA$15.00

Mixed leaf saladA$14.00

BroccoliniA$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lamaro's Hotel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lamaro's Hotel restaurant rated?

Does Lamaro's Hotel offer gift cards?

Is Lamaro's Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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