Lamaro's Hotel

Name: Lamaro's Hotel
Address: 279 Cecil St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3205
Telephone: (03) 9690 3737
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

870 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
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Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Gastro Pub, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9690 3737
Website
http://www.lamaroshotel.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Phillip Davenport
Catering
Full a la carte menu featuring modern Australian cuisine. Bar menu available
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a private room for a special event, a semi-private space for a casual catch up, or wish to book out the entire dining space, we will make your event one to remember.
Private party contact
Functions: (03) 9690 3737

Location
279 Cecil St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
Neighborhood
South Melbourne
Cross street
Bridport Street
Parking details
Ample free and metered parking on Cecil Street, Bridport Street & Raglan Street
Public transit
Close to Clarendon St trams (no12 & 1) and light rail stop 130a (Raglan St) (no96)
Entertainment
Sunday Sessions with Dominic Cincotta.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

RUSDEN WINE DINNER
A$130.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 19, 2024 only
Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Barossa ranges, Rusden Wines is home to 100 acres of vineyards, an onsite winery & cellar door. With 7 generations of grape growing history, Christian Canute and his team aim to make wine that harness the power of Barossa fruit yet highlight the floral aromatics so evident in grapes grown in Vine Vale’s sandy soils. Join chief winemaker Christian Canute in a journey through some of Rusden’s signature wines, matched perfectly Lamaro’s famous and famously mouthwatering dishes. 7 WINES | 4 COURSE MENU | THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER | 6PM ARRIVAL

Popular dishes

Warm Olives & Toasted BreadA$12.00
Brioche ToastA$16.00
Saffron pumpkin, sage, crushed hazelnuts
Gippsland Chianina Beef CarpaccioA$24.00
Pomegranate, smoked capers, spiced green goddess, wild rocket & pecorino
Pan-seared Authenetic Epirou Sheep's Milk SaganakiA$23.00
Marinated baby figs
Salumi PlatterA$40.00
San Danielle prosciutto, Wagyu brseaola, spicy calabrese, salami, pickles & toasted sourdough
Freshly Shucked OystersA$7.00
Gathered from far and wide. Your waiter will inform you about today's selection. Shallot dressing or spearmint, finger lime Nahm Jim

Entrée

Roasted Cauliflower & Falafel SaladA$28.00
French lentils, labneh, saffron, coriander, mint, basil, pomegranate, pine nuts
Poached Chicken SaladA$28.00
Crispy broken rice, fragrant herbs, baby cos, tumeric tofu, crispy shallots, authentic Nuoc Nahm dressing
Wood-Fire Grilled ScallopsA$28.00
Roasted pork belly, tamarind and palm sugar dressing, spearmint
Hand-Rolled BurrataA$28.00
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, red onion, olives, basil oil
Classic Beef TartareA$30.00
Capers, shallots, mustard mayonnaise, herbs, potato crisps with grilled radicchio & sourdough
Twice Cooked OctopusA$30.00
Capscium harissa, fennel, capers, pickled red onion, saffron orange dressing
Chargrilled King PrawnsA$30.00
Garlic, brown butter, mint raita & house toast

Mains

Wild Mushroom RisottoA$29.00
Assorted wild mushrooms, herbs, spinach, ricotta, pecorino
House made Gnocchi with Duck RaguA$42.00
Lamb ShankA$42.00
Smoked mash potatoes, green peas, carrot chips
Confit Chicken BreastA$43.00
Charred Winter vegetables, bok choy, masterstock, chilli & chive oil
Veal SchnitzelA$44.00
Sourdough crumbs with parmesan & lemon, pan-fried with Italian slaw, Diane sauce
Charred Seafood LinguineA$50.00
Bay bug, prawns, mussels, bisque
Red Duck CurryA$46.00
Crispy fried egg, sweet and sour sauce, coconut rice
Miso EggplantA$38.00
Salt & pepper silken tofu, pickled daikon, burnt eggplant miso puree, sesame seeds

Wood Fired Grill Mains

All steaks grilled over Red Gum; served with your choice of red wine jus, diane sauce, black pepper sauce or mushroom sauce and french fries

Grilled Market Fish en papilloteA$48.00
Olives, semi sun-dried tomatoes, baby capers & basil
Riverine Black Angus Beef BurgerA$34.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, sauces & fries
Riverine Ribeye on the bone MP
Chef's premium cut of beef, served with fat chips & all the sauces. Ask your waiter for the weight of the day
300g Grass Fed Riverine Scotch FilletA$58.00
200g Grass Fed Riverine Black Angus Eye FilletA$62.00
250g Black Angus PorterhouseA$52.00

Sides

Rocket SaladA$16.00
Pear, pecorino, honey mustard dressing
French FriesA$14.00
Wok Fried WombokA$14.00
sesame, ginger, soy
BroccoliniA$16.00
Confit garlic, chilli, parmesan
Miso Burnt Butter CabbageA$16.00
Cheddar cheese, Victorian black truffles
Smashed Chat PotatoesA$15.00
Duck fat, confit garlic, rosemary salt
Crispy Brussel SproutsA$17.00
Thai basil, coriander, crispy shallot, Nuoc Cham dressing, pine nuts

What 870 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

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for business meals
Melbourne
Modern Australian
Inner City South
Best Food
Inner City South
Best Service
Inner City South
Best Value
Inner City South
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Gluten-free-friendly
Inner City South
Great for fine wines
Inner City South
Most Booked

870 Reviews

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Andy
Melbourne
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good food, good atmosphere, always a great night at a favourite neighbourhood Pub.
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Bruce
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very good Kaesler wine dinner, lovely food, and a generous serving of the wines. Would come again, highly recommended.
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Peter
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at Lamaro’s for Fathers Day. We all really enjoyed our meals, the food was delicious, the service was 1st class and my dad who finds noisy places difficult due to his hearing found it very comfortable and easy to hear. It was altogether a great experience. Thank you and Team Lamaro’s.
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Peter, what a wonderful review! Thank you so much for joining us. We are so glad to hear you and your father had a wonderful time. It can definitely get noisy in busy restaurants so we glad this wasn't an issue. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Denise
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have never been disappointed at Lamaro’s. Food, service, staff always brilliant.
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the lovely review Denise. We are so grateful to have such a brilliant team here and appreciate your ongoing support. Thank you again for dining with us and we look foward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Scott
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great lunch with excellent food, wine and the service was faultless
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review Scott. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful dining experience. I have passed on your praises to the team and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Brett & Barbora
Sunshine Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely meal with friends, we have all ordered different things, my veal schnitzel was beautiful and the service was great & fun.
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the lovely review Brett and Barbora. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful dining experience and loved the schintzel! It's one of our famous favourites! Thank you again for your support, we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Michael
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food (the schnitzel has received rave reviews so we had to try that! SO good!) plus Lamb that was delicious and fell off the bone. An awesome location and environment
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Michael! We are so glad to hear we lived up to the rave reviews!! The Schnitzel and Lamb are two very popular dishes! Thank you again for dining with us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Carol
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Some innovative dishes others standard. Eg scallops very good weiner schnitzel good but standard. Wine great but a little pricey. Professional waiters.
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for dining with us Carol. We are glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed our dishes. We endeavour to provide an extensive wine list with over 700 wines to choose from to suit all guests. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Stacey
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, food is delicious, wine list is one of the better lists in Melbourne. Highly recommend.
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Hi Stacey, thank you so much for the outstanding review! We are so glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience. Our cellarman Braydon works tirelessly on our extensive wine list so I will definitely pass on your praise. Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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Deryk
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entree & mains were fantastic, and the service was outstanding. However, the dessert we ordered the cheese platter for $40 was definitely not worth it at all.
Lamaro's HotelResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review Deryk. We are so grateful to hear you had a beautiful dining experience. We do our best to provide high quality produce and service. Thank you again for joining us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm regards, Paul Dimattina & Team
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FAQs

Lamaro's Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9690 3737.

Lamaro's Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

Lamaro's Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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