Lamaro's Hotel

4.7

900 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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
$A41 to $A100
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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Warm Olives & Toasted BreadA$12.00
Brioche ToastA$16.00
Saffron pumpkin, sage, crushed hazelnuts
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

Roasted Cauliflower & Falafel SaladA$28.00
French lentils, labneh, saffron, coriander, mint, basil, pomegranate, pine nuts
Poached Chicken SaladA$28.00
Crispy broken rice, fragrant herbs, baby cos, tumeric tofu, crispy shallots, authentic Nuoc Nahm dressing
Wood-Fire Grilled ScallopsA$28.00
Roasted pork belly, tamarind and palm sugar dressing, spearmint
Hand-Rolled BurrataA$28.00
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, red onion, olives, basil oil
Classic Beef TartareA$30.00
Capers, shallots, mustard mayonnaise, herbs, potato crisps with grilled radicchio & sourdough
Twice Cooked OctopusA$30.00
Capscium harissa, fennel, capers, pickled red onion, saffron orange dressing
Chargrilled King PrawnsA$30.00
Garlic, brown butter, mint raita & house toast

Mains

Wild Mushroom RisottoA$29.00
Assorted wild mushrooms, herbs, spinach, ricotta, pecorino
House made Gnocchi with Duck RaguA$42.00
Lamb ShankA$42.00
Smoked mash potatoes, green peas, carrot chips
Confit Chicken BreastA$43.00
Charred Winter vegetables, bok choy, masterstock, chilli & chive oil
Veal SchnitzelA$44.00
Sourdough crumbs with parmesan & lemon, pan-fried with Italian slaw, Diane sauce
Charred Seafood LinguineA$50.00
Bay bug, prawns, mussels, bisque
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

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 Market Fish en papilloteA$48.00
Olives, semi sun-dried tomatoes, baby capers & basil
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$62.00
250g Black Angus PorterhouseA$52.00

Sides

Rocket SaladA$16.00
Pear, pecorino, honey mustard dressing
French FriesA$14.00
Wok Fried WombokA$14.00
sesame, ginger, soy
BroccoliniA$16.00
Confit garlic, chilli, parmesan
Miso Burnt Butter CabbageA$16.00
Cheddar cheese, Victorian black truffles
Smashed Chat PotatoesA$15.00
Duck fat, confit garlic, rosemary salt
Crispy Brussel SproutsA$17.00
Thai basil, coriander, crispy shallot, Nuoc Cham dressing, pine nuts

What 900 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Good for business meals
Melbourne
Modern Australian
Inner City South
Best Food
Inner City South
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Gluten-free-friendly
Inner City South
Great for fine wines
Inner City South
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lamaro's Hotel combines a warm atmosphere with exceptional service and a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Guests rave about the "excellent food & service," "amazing steak," and "great wine list." The cozy setting, complete with an inviting fireplace, makes it a top choice for both casual dining and special occasions.

900 Reviews

A
Adam
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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..
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Richard
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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”.
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Joe
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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.
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Jenny
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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!
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Tony
Victoria
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 12 November 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
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Paola
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sensational menu, service, vibe. Can’t wait to visit again.
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Lyndal
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistantly great! Nice food, nice service with relaxing atmosphere.
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Vince
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat food fantastic service amazing
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S
Shane
Melbourne
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Lamaro's! Great food, cold beers and a great drinks selection, quality steaks and the service never disappoints.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on 1 November 2024
Thanks for the great review Shane! We’re glad to hear you had another solid experience with us. Nothing better than good food, cold beers, and quality steaks, and we’re pleased that the service delivered as well. Looking forward to seeing you back at Lamaro’s for more good times soon! Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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David
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently one of the best pub and restaurant experiences in the area.
Lamaro's HotelResponded on 1 November 2024
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment David! We're thrilled to be considered one of the best pub and restaurant experiences in the area. Consistency is something we strive for, and it’s great to know we’re hitting the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back for more fantastic experiences! Warm regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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FAQs

Lamaro's Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9690 3737.

Lamaro's Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 900 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

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

279 Cecil St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bridport Street
Area
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
$A41 to $A100
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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 booking

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

Brioche ToastA$16.00

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

Roasted Cauliflower & Falafel SaladA$28.00

Poached Chicken SaladA$28.00

Wood-Fire Grilled ScallopsA$28.00

Hand-Rolled BurrataA$28.00

Classic Beef TartareA$30.00

Twice Cooked OctopusA$30.00

Chargrilled King PrawnsA$30.00

Mains

Wild Mushroom RisottoA$29.00

House made Gnocchi with Duck RaguA$42.00

Lamb ShankA$42.00

Confit Chicken BreastA$43.00

Veal SchnitzelA$44.00

Charred Seafood LinguineA$50.00

Red Duck CurryA$46.00

Miso EggplantA$38.00

Wood Fired Grill Mains

Grilled Market Fish en papilloteA$48.00

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$62.00

250g Black Angus PorterhouseA$52.00

Sides

Rocket SaladA$16.00

French FriesA$14.00

Wok Fried WombokA$14.00

BroccoliniA$16.00

Miso Burnt Butter CabbageA$16.00

Smashed Chat PotatoesA$15.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsA$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card