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Serai Kitchen, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Serai Kitchen

4.7
4.7
628 Reviews
$A101 and over
Filipino

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2 people
21:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.

​At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9600 0016
  • Website
    https://seraikitchen.com.au/menu/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Serai Chefs Table Experience $105

    A$105.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For Chefs Table bookings, you will be required to dine from our $105pp Chef's Feed Me option. The Chefs Table is a fully immersive experience served by the chefs which is 7-8 dishes.

  • Serai Chef's Feed Me $99

    A$99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For bookings of 6 and more guests, you will be required to dine from our $99pp Chef's Feed Me option. See you soon!

  • Lunchtime Set Menu $75

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Serai's greatest hits with our curated lunchtime set menu. Available for groups of 6-10 at lunchtime only. See you soon!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 628 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • City Centre

    Best Food

  • City Centre

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serai Kitchen in Melbourne offers a "unique and innovative" twist on traditional Filipino cuisine, with standout dishes like the seared kangaroo kilawin and Gippsland lamb ribs. The "amazing" food is complemented by "fantastic" service, making it a "must-visit" for those seeking vibrant flavors and a memorable dining experience.

628 Reviews

  1. Adora

    Hong Kong

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of Filipino dishes with a twist. Adequate portions for starters, must order the Sinuglaw and Inasal woodfired flatbread. The Lechon pork belly main and bagoong rice to die for. The staff are friendly and informative for newbies. We'll be back.

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  2. Wolfgang

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit. My wife who is of Filipino background was confused by the half filipino half english menu listing, with some of the filipino terms, not relating to their traditional meaning/way. A clearer description appropriate. Nevertheless the food was of high quality with generous servings. Waiter service was very friendly & efficient, and helpful with any questions. Disappointing was the significant mark-up on the drinks menu; a stubby of San Miguel $13.00 which can be bought at Dan Murphy for $2.80, and a glass of Werkstatt riesling $19.00, which can bought by the bottle online for $38.00. All the wine by the glass was in $17-23 range with bottles of Australian wine in the $80-90+ range.

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  3. Alistair

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfect, every time I’m in Melbourne I always come to Serai. The only restaurant I’ve ever been to that makes you feel like you’re eating at someones pinoy house feeled with love.

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  4. Ron

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service amazing . Staff were very informative

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  5. Samantha

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Life changing flavours, no exaggeration. The lamb ribs and pigs head tacos were worth the flight price from Sydney alone.

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  6. Mark

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience at Serai was 2nd to none! The service was great with all staff friendly, engaging, attentive and helpful. The restaurant has a trendy vibe suitable for both groups and couples. The food was an absolutely delicious experience of Filipino flavors - the presentation was amazing. A must visit!

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  7. Charlotte

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredibly delicious fusion food Great location and service Sat indoors and wished the tables were a little further apart Would highly recommend the lamb and kangaroo tartare, and the claypot. Will definitely be back!

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  8. Kathleen

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our evening at Serai! Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. We were celebrating family birthdays and this evening was a huge hit. For those who struggle a bit with hearing, the aesthetic is cool industrial (lots of hard surfaces) so a bit of noise. Recommend!!

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  9. Gavin

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal. The chef’s counter experience was excellent - highly recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food and atmosphere. Will keep coming back

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FAQs

Serai Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Serai Kitchen

Racing Club Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Little Bourke Street
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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