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Shelanous, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC

Shelanous

5 (165)
$A101 and over
Australian
154 Rouse St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207

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2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian, French, Israeli
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 6:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0431 421 772
  • Website
    http://shelanous.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rony Parienty
  • Location
    154 Rouse St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207
  • Area
    Port Melbourne
  • Cross Street
    Bay street is the main street in Port Melbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram. Stop in Graham street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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Experiences

  • Symphony of Flavors: Candlelight & Orchestra

    A$465.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Candlelight, live music and surprises create a new atmosphere while keeping our signature degustation

  • Shelanous Four Seasons

    A$295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    10 Course Degustation Menu & Matching Beverages
    Shelanous Four Seasons photo

  • King's Birthday 10 Course Degustation

    A$340.00 per person

    Prepaid

    9 Jun 2025 only
    10 Course Degustation Menu & Matching Beverages on Public Holiday
    King's Birthday 10 Course Degustation photo

Menu

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What 165 people are saying

Shelanous reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Best Service

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambience

  • Melbourne

    Best Value

  • Melbourne

    Innovative

  • Melbourne

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Melbourne

    Good for special occasions

  • Melbourne

    Australian

  • Inner City South

    Best Overall

  • Inner City South

    Best Food

  • Inner City South

    Best Service

  • Inner City South

    Best Ambience

  • Inner City South

    Best Value

  • Inner City South

    Innovative

  • Inner City South

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner City South

    Healthy

  • Inner City South

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner City South

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner City South

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelanous offers a truly unforgettable dining experience, blending fine food with a theatrical flair. Guests rave about the "absolutely sensational" ambiance and the "unforgettable experience" crafted by Rony and his team. The dishes are described as "bursting with flavor," paired beautifully with "pure art" drinks. This is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a "unique and wonderful experience."
165 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous night. The night started from your first step inside the door. Service was amazing, menu and food exceptional and the overall ambience and theatrics was fantastic. Loved the night and food - well worth it.

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  2. Kate

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hosted a group of 10 people at Shelanous and we have all been raving about it! One of the best dining experiences we've ever had. Rony and his team have created something extremely special that combines delicious food, suspense, joy and memories that will be talked about for a long time coming. Worth every $.

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  3. Samantha

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was an amazing experience, the food, the ambiance and the service was all fantastic. Definitely recommend it and will be back again!! Thanks Rony and team xx

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  4. Nat

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Shelanous last night for the most enjoyable evening :) The food was outstanding! The taste of every dish was amazing, could not fault anything. Loved that each course was paired with a delicious drink. Well Done to Rony and his amazing team for executing such a unique and wonderful experience. Look forward to dining again at Shelanous

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  5. Jordan

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and very well themed and the performance from the chef and the staff was an outstanding well rounded package and something that I think everyone should enjoy

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  6. Melinda

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fabulous experience which excited all 5 senses! A wonderful treat. Highly recommended. You will NOT be disappointed!

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  7. Nicole

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE best dining experiences I have ever had!!! Absolutely sensational and something everyone needs to do at least once in their life. I'm getting this as gifts for all my favourite humans - it's an experience they'll never forget!!

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  8. Mathew

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some experiences in life need to simply be lived, for words and pictures can never truly tell the story. Shelanous is one of those experiences. That said, Shalnous is the ultimate combination of fine food coupled with theatre, presentation, comedy and connection between people with genuine vision and passion for what they do. Rony and his team are like a big family working together, genuinely wanting each other to succeed but also stirring each other along the way to balance it out, and it’s this warmth and family connection that transcends to the long table, firstly by making you feel part of their family, but then also bringing strangers together over food to connect and communicate extending that family feel. And that’s the secret, food and family. A combination that has been so important to connection for centuries, of which Rony and the team have added their own unique twist too that creates a dining experience like no other. Rony, thank you to you and your team for an evening we will never forget and after enjoying some post dinner wines with you and Gab after the other guests left, we wish you all every success with what the future holds and look forward to watching the growth and new ideas come to life. Well watching from the Gold Coast at least until we can get back down, as we will most certainly be back. Best Regards, Matt and Nicole (Gold Coast) P.S. Minimal pics as don't want to ruin surprises for others.

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  9. Tom

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience in years. Loved everything about it

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  10. Laura

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A spectacular experience! Rony and his team have created an experience. If you like fine food and fun, this is the place for you.

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FAQs

Shelanous is rated 5 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City South
  5. Port Melbourne

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shelanous

154 Rouse St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bay street is the main street in Port Melbourne
  • Area
    Port Melbourne
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 6:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian, French, Israeli
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram. Stop in Graham street
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rony Parienty
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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