Mr. Tompkins

3.8

31 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

European

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2 people

3 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Mr Tompkins is a classic European-style restaurant with a modern twist using Native Australian Bushfoods. Our head chef Eric Kwek, previously from CODA, has carefully curated the menu with quality local produce.

Our paperbark Roasted Murray cod is our signature dish.
Paperbark is traditionally used by indigenous cultures as bedding and to wrap proteins in before tossing them into the fire and we have adopted this method to cook our Murray Cod. To impart the very unique smoky flavor we light the bark on fire to release the aromatic smell in the smoke.

Mr Tompkins is located at 318 Flinders Street Melbourne, opposite the iconic Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and a short stroll to famous landmarks like Federation Square, MCG, and the Rod Laver Arena.

Our intimate and moody underground space enables our guests to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, but still watch the comings and goings on Flinders Street above through our NYC-style windows.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9250 1888
Website
https://www.instagram.com/mrtompkinsmelbourne/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Eric Kwek
Catering
- Extensive wine list available to select from - Set menu or canapes available
Private party facilities
- Full venue hire up to 60 people- Half venue hire or sectioned area for your guests- Weddings, birthdays, hens' parties, family occasions, Engagement parties
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9250 1888

Location
328 Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Elizabeth and Swanston Street, located opposite Flinders Steet Station.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Flinders Street Station and closest tram - stop number #4 Flinders st and Elizabeth St - Trams 35, 70 and 75
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wi-Fi available

Experiences

NYE Dinner at Mr. Tompkins
A$189.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening at Mr. Tompkins, where Italian sophistication meets indulgence. Join us for a 3-course dinner, meticulously crafted by Chef Eric Kwek and paired with three exquisite Campari cocktails. Each course captures the essence of a night in Milan, blending traditional Italian flavors with modern elegance. Immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance as we toast to new beginnings, celebrating the art of dining and the spirit of la dolce vita. Say farewell to 2024 in true Italian style, and welcome 2025 with excitement.
Christmas Day Lunch at Rendezvous Grand Ballroom
A$0.00 - A$259.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the joy of Christmas in grand style at the iconic King Edward Ballroom of Rendezvous Hotel, where festive cheer meets culinary excellence. This year, Mr Tompkins invites you to indulge in a lavish Christmas Day lunch set against the elegant backdrop of the Atrium and Grand Vestibule. Enjoy the tantalising aromas from our live cooking stations, serving a gourmet selection of seasonal favourites. From savoury to sweet, every bite is crafted to elevate your holiday experience. Adult packages include 2.5hr beverage package which includes wine, sparkling and beer. Make your Christmas truly unforgettable—book your tickets now for a festive feast like no other

Smoked sardines with tomato chutney and lemon aioli served on crusty sourdough garnished with pickled white onionA$14.00
Chargrilled lamb sausage with caramelised onion and house-made sauerkrautA$14.00
Braised pork shanks in dark vinegar, nestled in butter lettuce and crusty breadA$14.00
Grilled Swiss raclette cheese poured on boiled potatoes with house-made pickles and wagyu beef trimmingsA$18.00
Winter kale salad with pickled white anchovies cradling a fried duck egg dressed in parmigiano reggiano dressingA$22.00

Mains

Slow cooked goulash beef cheek dolloped with sour cream and creamy polentaA$36.00
Roasted lamb shoulder served with chargrilled vegetablesA$34.00
Flounder bathed in brown butter served with a hearty broth and braised savoy cabbageA$36.00
Eggplant caponata and milanese saffron risottoA$34.00
Roasted apricot half chicken with house-made French onion sauceA$36.00
Chargrilled 250g ribeye with Cafe de Paris butter watercress and fritesA$65.00

Sides

Roast pumpkin, salted ricotta and local honeyA$12.00
Blanched and chargrilled snowpeas with brown butter and goat curdA$14.00
Fried baby potatoes A$12.00

Dessert

Apple strudel with vanilla chantillyA$14.00
Gingerbread cake and pistachio ice creamA$14.00
Chocolate fondue for two with fresh berries, house-made churros, marshmallows and dried fruitA$28.00

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
3.5Value

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31 Reviews

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Stephen
Melbourne
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We made a lunch booking at Mr Tompkins last Tuesday but it wasn't open on! We were told it never is! We had to have a simple meal at their bistro instead. Crazy website if it can't manage opening times
Mr. TompkinsResponded 2 days ago
Dear Stephen, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear your experience did not match your expectation. but I really appreciate you brining this issue to my attention. We will look into this issue and ensure this does not happen again. We also welcome you to come dine with us at our dinner service in the future and we will make sure the service and the food are going perfectly for you! Kind Regards Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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Mark
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Quiet off street dining, with excellent service, fine food and at a very reasonable price.
Mr. TompkinsResponded 5 days ago
Dear Mark, Thank you for posting your kind review. I am pleased to read that you found the service prompt and that you enjoyed our food in a pleasant atmosphere and decor of our beautiful Restaurant. This is what we strive to do at Mr. Tompkins, customer satisfaction is our motto. I will certainly share your comment with the team. I am sure that this comment will serve as an encouragement to all of our team members as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Denis Basset Food & Beverage Manager
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Tracey
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed a lovely meal with wonderful service.
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 24 August 2024
Hi Tracey, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. It's our goal to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and we're delighted that we succeeded in making your stay memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely and fantastic value, would most definitely dine again!
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 15 May 2024
Thank you for posting your kind review for Mr Tompkins. I am pleased to read that you found the service prompt and that you enjoyed your time spent in our beautiful Restaurant. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and I am glad that you find our offering to be of good value. I will certainly share your comment with the team. I am sure that this comment will serve as an encouragement to all of our Team Members as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Denis Basset Food & Beverage Manager
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JasonT
Melbourne
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I booked a lunch for my in-laws birthday. The restaurant did not know about my booking. In the end we were offered the bar menu in the restaurant. This was not what I booked or talked up at all. The food was ok. But pub food. Not Mr Thompsons food that I previously ate a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to do something special for my mother in law. This was not the case. Sorry guys but well below par.
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 15 May 2024
Hi Jason, Thank you for your feedback following your recent visit at Mr Tompkins. It's truly disappointing to read that your recent experience was not enjoyable. Your feedback is truly invaluable and has been shared with our team so that improvements can be made. As this is not indicative of our usual high standard of service, we would truly appreciate the opportunity to welcome you back at Mr Tompkins. Kind regards, Denis Basset Food and Beverage Manager
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ShikhaG
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was too much overpriced. It gelt the food was cooked for ages and just a quick oven heat to make it hot. The food never looked fresh. Spoiled my date night.
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 21 February 2024
Hi Shikha, Thank you for the review and we are sorry to hear that the food did not go well for you. Our kitchen will look into it and make the dishes better. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was very displeased with their menu for Valentines day. How can you run out of food when you only have like five items on the menu? The vegetarian options were horrible. Would not go there again
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 21 February 2024
Hi, We are sorry to hear that you were not pleased with the vegetarian options on the menu on Valentines Day, and our kitchen team will work on it and make the menu better plus with enough stocks too. We hope to see you next time with the better vegetarian dishes on our menu. Kind Regards Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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JasonT
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I am a chef (apprentice 15yr old now 50) eating out is a mine field. This experience was sublime the value was perfect. I was amazed the restaurant was empty. If your looking for casual high end for a special night or b4 a theatre date support this restaurant it needs you..
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 21 February 2024
Hi Jason, We are pleased to heat that our food standard and the service were excellent for your dining experience and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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TraceyK
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were a group of ten and took up the two course meal offer. It was incredibly good value for money. Between us we tried most of the dishes and everyone agreed they were delicious (I strongly recommend the corn bread as a side). The restaurant was quite busy yet we found the service by Caroline to be efficient yet caring and respectful. The setting is lovely and the chairs comfortable. All in all, there's absolutely no reason whatsoever to bypass this restaurant.
Mr. TompkinsResponded on 21 February 2024
Hi Tracey, Thank you again for dining with us on 31st Jan and we are pleased to hear that you and your group enjoyed the food and the service. We are looking forward to seeing you next time. Kind Regards Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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ChrissieQ
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 January 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Charming Italian waiter. Rather dismal atmosphere. Our duck was well overcooked.
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Mr. Tompkins is rated 3.8 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

328 Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
Elizabeth and Swanston Street, located opposite Flinders Steet Station.
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Flinders Street Station and closest tram - stop number #4 Flinders st and Elizabeth St - Trams 35, 70 and 75
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eric Kwek
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wi-Fi available

Website
https://www.instagram.com/mrtompkinsmelbourne/
Phone number
(03) 9250 1888
Catering
- Extensive wine list available to select from - Set menu or canapes available
Private party facilities
- Full venue hire up to 60 people- Half venue hire or sectioned area for your guests- Weddings, birthdays, hens' parties, family occasions, Engagement parties
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9250 1888

Mr. Tompkins

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

NYE Dinner at Mr. Tompkins

Christmas Day Lunch at Rendezvous Grand Ballroom

Menu

Starters

Smoked sardines with tomato chutney and lemon aioli served on crusty sourdough garnished with pickled white onionA$14.00

Chargrilled lamb sausage with caramelised onion and house-made sauerkrautA$14.00

Braised pork shanks in dark vinegar, nestled in butter lettuce and crusty breadA$14.00

Grilled Swiss raclette cheese poured on boiled potatoes with house-made pickles and wagyu beef trimmingsA$18.00

Winter kale salad with pickled white anchovies cradling a fried duck egg dressed in parmigiano reggiano dressingA$22.00

Mains

Slow cooked goulash beef cheek dolloped with sour cream and creamy polentaA$36.00

Roasted lamb shoulder served with chargrilled vegetablesA$34.00

Flounder bathed in brown butter served with a hearty broth and braised savoy cabbageA$36.00

Eggplant caponata and milanese saffron risottoA$34.00

Roasted apricot half chicken with house-made French onion sauceA$36.00

Chargrilled 250g ribeye with Cafe de Paris butter watercress and fritesA$65.00

Sides

Roast pumpkin, salted ricotta and local honeyA$12.00

Blanched and chargrilled snowpeas with brown butter and goat curdA$14.00

Fried baby potatoes A$12.00

Dessert

Apple strudel with vanilla chantillyA$14.00

Gingerbread cake and pistachio ice creamA$14.00

Chocolate fondue for two with fresh berries, house-made churros, marshmallows and dried fruitA$28.00

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