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  • A plate showing two portions of smoked saltbush lamb ribs garnished with tahini yoghurt.
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  • The exterior of the restaurant Matilda, with the red name on a glass door, an out of focus plant in the foreground.
  • Looking down on a black plate with two scallops cooked in their shells with spring onion garnish.

Matilda

  • Restaurant
  • Casual dining

Matilda is a visual and sensory journey. Inspired by one of Scott Pickett’s signature techniques, the kitchen is fuelled by open fire and hot coals, delivering contemporary Australian food, strong design, and a feeling of comfort and warmth.

The multi-level restaurant is situated opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens on the fashionable stretch of Domain Rd, with the covered outdoor seating area a popular spot for brunch, lunch or afternoon drinks.

Matilda, named after Scott Pickett’s daughter, celebrates the connection between people, food and nature. Stylish yet relaxed, it’s a place where guests visit often for the finest local meat and produce, cooked over live flames and open grills. The use of neutral colours, natural wood and native botanicals creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in the dining room. Down an architecturally renowned staircase, the lower ground level houses two private dining rooms and an outdoor courtyard.

Hand holding an orange spritz next to a plate of lavosh.
Special offer Happy Hour at Matilda

Enjoy $15 Champagne, $12 rosé spritz, $8 schooners, paired with delicious snacks. Fri-Sun, 4-6pm

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Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 6pm - 10pm 6pm - 10pm
Tuesday
  • 6pm - 10pm 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 6pm - 10pm 6pm - 10pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm
  • 6pm - 10pm 6pm - 10pm
Saturday
  • 8.30am - 11.30am 8.30am - 11.30am
  • 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm
  • 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 11pm
Sunday
  • 8.30am - 11.30am 8.30am - 11.30am
  • 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm
  • 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 11pm
  • 4pm - 10pm 4pm - 10pm

Location

Matilda 159 Domain
159 Domain Rd
South Yarra 3141

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  • telephone number: 03 9089 6668
  • email address: info@matilda159.com
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