Amaru

We had a fantastic dining experience for our anniversary. The food and service were impeccable. The presentation of all dishes was eye-catching and had a complex array of flavors. The entire menu was designed from light to hearty, allowing the palate to savor a variety of flavors. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish on the menu. This restaurant comes highly recommended; we'll certainly be paying another visit.

ORDERED: 🍴 Sensory Menu ($285.00pp) Favourites from: Entree: 🍪 Marigold, carrot, finger lime & bergamont Mains: 🍈 Heirloom Melons, Victorian almonds, Ajo blanco 🦀 Mud Crab, Asparagus, Spring Garlic, Chawanmushi Dessert: 🍨 Rainforest cherry, koji, Davidson Plum sorbet, Saltbush Petit Four: 🍄 Shiitake Fudge, white truffle I paid $310.00pp which included the Sensory Menu, a cocktail, and the credit card surcharge. REVIEW: 😎 I won't touch on the food individually because it might change when you go! 💝 However generally speaking, the food was delicious. There's a couple of elements working together on each dish (5 snacks, 5 mains, 2 desserts + petit fours) which is pulled from places all around Australia, each ingredient fresh and high quality. 🍬 I'm talking sweetness from the crab, the team taking advantage of seasonal fruit, to the plump and juicy marron. Textures were taken into consideration, where the mud crab was paired with a snappy asparagus, or the whiting that had crispy beans. I found that the food at Amaru started off strong and continued to blow us out of the water after that. The soft to crispy textures in the last dessert - rainforest cherry, davidson plum and saltbush - lingered long in our memories after that. 📈 Service was extremely personable and friendly! We got to meet so much of the team behind the food, who came out to introduce the collaborative dishes. They're passionate about the food, and I had a great chat with one of the chefs in training who recommended I give BBC Food Science a try. 😋 💘 I've fallen in love with Amaru and hope you do too! It's a great place to celebrate an occasion.

The chefs, waitstaff, and sommeliers collaboratively unveil and deliver the menu, guiding us through each course with precision and care. The finest Australian produce and some of the best culinary techniques Ive ever seen. Each dish is meticulously crafted.. ART on a plate! We had the Sensory Menu $285pp this includes 5 snacks, 7 courses and petit fours

Overall very creative and flavorful establishment, we really enjoyed the food and service here. In terms of product we were almost amazed by the watermelon radish, it had an extremely rich taste and layers as our first course, you could almost experience the different flavors and textures as you chewed. Also we really enjoyed the marron as our main dish, which was a pleasant surprise. Matching with a sweet wine making fabulous dessert even better. I will recommend this restaurant to you and family dining.

One of my favourite and memorable dining experiences. The tables are well spaced, giving you the feel of an exclusive dining experience. The flavours were deep and complex, with each dish surprising the tastebuds. The care and attention to detail, as well as the chefs coming out to personally serve and explain each dish, really elevated the culinary journey. I would continue to come back in the future to celebrate special occasions! Must book well in advance.

My husband treated us to Amaru for my birthday. We had the sensory menu with non-alcoholic drink pairing. It was one of the most pleasant fine dining experiences I have had in Melbourne so far. Food was amazing and every bit was full of effort and details. The drink pairing was such an exciting experience. The flavours were so interesting and they completed and complemented the whole menu perfectly. Lisa the lady who served us for the afternoon was very nice, professional and thoughtful. She’s one of the reasons we will go back in the future. Also thanks to a bunch of young talented chefs working so hard in the kitchen, especially head chef Cameron. We left with a very contented heart and tummy. Attached are my favourites from the menu.

What a journey!! The entire experience was impeccable from the moment we step there to the end. My wife and I had dinner with the tasting menu and wine pair for my wife’s birthday at the chef’s table. It was a delight to see how organized they were and how impressive they executed all the courses. Food and presentation were perfect!! They made sure to explain every single detail of the courses and the wines. Every course was a surprise and full of flavor. We tasted different elements and sensations during this tasting menu, we loved it. Thanks Amaru team for providing this outstanding experience