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Essence Restaurant

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Located on the corner of Lonsdale and Exhibition Street in Melbourne Marriott Hotel, in the heart of the city's theatre district, Essence Restaurant is an epicurean delight hidden in plain sight.

Located next door to both Her Majesty Theatre and The Comedy Theatre, this institution has cultivated a loyal following among the theatre crowd who return time-and-time again for its delicious fare; offering a dedicated Prix-Fixe Menu that includes two courses and beverage.

Signature dishes include their melt-in-your-mouth lamb shanks soaked in a red wine jus, hand-rolled gnocchi, and more.

For leisurely afternoons, Essence Restaurant offer an impeccably presented Blush and Bloom high tea showcasing three tiers of delicious hot and cold dishes and sweet pastries, that celebrate the delicate form, flavour, and colours of roses.

A selection of sweet and savoury small food items as part of a high tea, arranged on a linen covered table.
Special offer Mother's Day French High Tea: 10 & 11 May

Escape to a Parisian-inspired afternoon filled with delicacies and refined ambiance, $75 pp.

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Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 6.30am - 10.30am 6.30am - 10.30am
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 4.30pm - 9.30pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday
  • 6.30am - 10.30am 6.30am - 10.30am
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 4.30pm - 9.30pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday
  • 6.30am - 10.30am 6.30am - 10.30am
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 4.30pm - 9.30pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Thursday
  • 6.30am - 10.30am 6.30am - 10.30am
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 4.30pm - 9.30pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Friday
  • 6.30am - 11am 6.30am - 11am
  • 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm
  • 6pm - 10.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm
Saturday
  • 6.30am - 11am 6.30am - 11am
  • 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm
  • 4.30pm - 9.30pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Sunday
  • 6.30am - 11am 6.30am - 11am
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 4.30pm - 9.30pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm

Location

Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 1183
  • email address: melbourne.reservations@marriotthotels.com
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