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Pasta Special - Lord Lygon, Carlton, AU-VIC

Lord Lygon

4.4 (29)
$41 to $100
Mediterranean
66 Lygon Street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Named after the legendary bon vivant, Lord Lygon packs a bucket list of wines with top grapes from Australia and beyond. The space is pretty darn funky too.

Award-winning Executive Chef Chris Bonello went to town with the menu. Mix and match small bites for maximum pleasure, or choose the charcuterie pairing. Pull up a chair and settle in.

The toughest thing you will have to endure is where to start on the 300+ wine selection.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Bonello
  • Private party facilities
    LORD LYGONWhat makes a great event even better? Being surrounded by literally hundreds of bottles of wine!Book your next conference, event, product launch or special occasion at Lord Lygon.
  • Private party contact
    Fanee Amanatidis: (03) 9084 7777
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Corner of Lygon St / Queensberry St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Truffle Menu - Optional Pairing (100ml glass)

    A$75.00 per person

    Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    First Course Slow-cooked pork jowl, egg yolk, fried sourdough, celeriac puree, kale, truffle Second Course Pappardelle Ripiene, mushroom duxelles, aged goat cheese, tarragon, tomatoes, chives, shaved truffle Third Course Sher Wagyu rump 9+, potato and seaweed gratin, onion textures, bone marrow jus, truffle Final Course Chocolate-Tonka Soufflé, Malt ice cream, grated truffle
    Truffle Menu - Optional Pairing (100ml glass) Photo

Private dining

What 29 people are saying

Lord Lygon 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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29 Reviews
  1. Marylyn

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is hidden gem. The food is amazing and the wines were excellent choice.
    Lord LygonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Marylyn for your review, it was lovely looking after you both and we're so glad you enjoyed the Truffle Affair set menu. We can't wait to have you guys back for our wine dinner. Best wishes, Joe Camilleri Host with the Most - Restaurant Manager

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  2. Charles

    New South Wales2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner ordered the squid ink pasta and took one bite and instantly sick and she didn’t want to create a sene and say something , I did have a bite while she was in the toilet and did not taste very good myself

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  3. Jacqui

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're looking for somewhere cozy to have a drink or dinner as well, Lord Lygon was perfect. Intimate bar and restaurant that had great atmosphere and personal service. We went there two nights in a row. Happy to recommend.

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  4. Krystal

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic relaxed atmosphere that pairs perfectly with an outstanding cocktail and wine menu. Regular patrons were also there enjoying the drinks and cheese menu, which made us feel confident in our choice to spend our evening at Lord Lygon.

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  5. Sebastian

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want authentic Italian food especially pasta, this is the best place in Melbourne area. They have very good wine selections from different parts of the world too. The staff are amazing very friendly and accommodating. I like the ambiance and the crowd that goes there. If you want a more relaxing quiet night, go on a weekday.

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  6. Nicole

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service people and quality food. Beverages made to perfection. Our fav place when we have a night out in town

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  7. Barb

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Staff and service were excellent, and knowledge of wines outstanding. What a find!

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  8. Michelle

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely couple of glasses of wine recommended by the server and a Charcuterie plate for a pre dinner relax. The bolognese pasta and gnocchi were delicious for dinner. Very knowledgeable and engaging staff. Really knew their wine and introduced us to some new Australian wines. Perfect way to spend our first night in Melbourne recovering from jet lag. The bottle of Australian sparkling rose they recommended as a host gift was delicious.

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  9. Sishi VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow service. The guy’s a total stuck up. Wasn’t accommodating to any reasonable requests. We ordered a or of foods for two families celebrating New Year’s Eve. We had 4 adults and 4 kids, very excited to try the foods after seeing decent reviews. And it’s our first time in Melbourne. Didn’t feel welcomed at all. Asked for olives and cheese didn’t even get them until we finish our dinner and had to take them to go. Such a waste. During the two hours of dining not even once was offered water refills. Disappointed. Wouldn’t recommend.
    Lord LygonResponded on January 14, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We were understaffed on New Year's Eve and we apologize that you had a negative experience. We would love to see you return to the venue to show you the high level of service that we are capable of. Sincerely, Lord Lygon

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  10. Scott

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely amazing experience tonight, food was absolutely delicious, wine and beers perfect and the staff were friendly and extremely attentive. I had the Pork cotoletta, the Pork didn't even need a knife to be cut. My partner had the Gnocchi and said it was equally delicious. We will definitely be back. A very memorable experience on Christmas eve.
    Lord LygonResponded on January 14, 2025
    Thank you for such a lovely review Scott! We loved having you both a can't wait to see you again! Happy New Year!!! Sincerely, Lord Lygon

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FAQs

Lord Lygon is rated 4.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City North
  5. Carlton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lord Lygon

66 Lygon Street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Lygon St / Queensberry St
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Bonello
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    LORD LYGONWhat makes a great event even better? Being surrounded by literally hundreds of bottles of wine!Book your next conference, event, product launch or special occasion at Lord Lygon.
  • Private party contact
    Fanee Amanatidis: (03) 9084 7777
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