The Essence

Name: The Essence
Address: Corner of Lonsdale & Exhibition Streets, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9660 1183
Price range: De $41 a $100
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (266)

De $41 a $100

Australiana moderna

Corner of Lonsdale & Exhibition Streets, Melbourne, 3000 AU-VIC

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2 personas

25 jun 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Bueno para ocasiones especiales
Encantador
Ideal para grupos

At Essence, it’s all about the freshest, local produce in our region, hand picked by our Head Chef and complemented by native herbs & spices.

It’s about that little touch of something different to the familiar that leaves you wondering and makes you want to taste more and more.

Step into Essence and sample the local hearty, warming flavours of our Chefs’ signature recipes.

Join us on the journey of re-discovering Essences of our local produce.

Información adicional

Ambiente
Informal
Precios
De $41 a $100
Cocinas
Australiana moderna, Desayuno, Té vespertino
Horarios
Desayuno Lun–Vie 06:30–10:30 Sáb, Dom 07:00–11:00 Almuerzo Diario 12:00–15:00 Cena Diario 16:30–21:00
Número de teléfono
(03) 9660 1183
Página web
http://www.marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/melmc-melbourne-marriott-hotel/essence-restaurant/65273/specials-packages.mi
Opciones de pago
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Chef ejecutivo
Swami
Servicio de comidas
Dine on contemporary cuisine from across Australia, made with locally sourced produce at The Essence, our signature hotel restaurant in Melbourne. Begin your day with our hearty breakfast, and then join us for lunch, high tea, or a pre-theatre dinner.
Instalaciones para eventos privados
The event spaces here at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel each boast their own individual character and design. From the elegant trimmings of the Yarra Suite to the sophisticated and intimate Moojerr boardroom, you’re sure to find a unique space for your meeting or event.

Ubicación
Corner of Lonsdale & Exhibition Streets, Melbourne, 3000 AU-VIC
Zona
Districto Central de Negocios de Melbourne (CDB)
Intersección en calle
Little Lonsdale Street
Parking details
Servicio de estacionamiento
Public transit
Parliament Station is the nearest train station located 300 meters from the hotel
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Asientos en la barra, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Cafetería, Cervezas, Cócteles, High Tea (Buffet de aperitivos), Mesa del chef, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Vegana, Vinos

Experiencias

Breakfast Buffet
AUD 47.00 por persona
Pagado por adelantado
14 ene 2025 - 14 ene 2026
Start your day with a buffet spread of hearty breakfast classics. Savour chef-crafted omelets or poached eggs, freshly baked treats, and a vibrant selection of fruits, salads, and more. Seasonal specialties await daily!
Breakfast A La Carte
AUD 14.00 - AUD 28.00 por persona
Pagado por adelantado
14 ene 2025 - 14 ene 2026
Looking for the perfect breakfast spot? Gather with family and friends and enjoy our a la carte menu. Book your table today!
Pre-Theatre Menu
AUD 69.00 por persona
Pagado por adelantado
Varias fechas disponibles
Looking for a great place to eat before the show? Enjoy a 2 or 3 course dinner experience with our Pre-Theatre Menu. Book your table today, and make a night of it! 2 courses - $69 per person 3 courses - $79 per person Includes a glass of house wine , beer or cocktail

Ofertas

Evenings to reMbar
11 may 2025 - 31 dic 2025
mié - sáb - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Whether you’re unwinding after work or catching up with friends, Mbar is the perfect place to sip, savour, and save 20% of your bill every Wednesday to Saturday. ✅ Craft cocktails ✅ Signature small plates ✅ Great vibes, always Don’t miss out — come raise a glass with us at Mbar!

Menú

El menú de The Essence se actualizó por última vez el 9/5/2025.

Additional blooming tea$8

Savoury Bites

Victorian Free-Range Pork, Hazelnut & Apricot Terrine Slice, Pickled Cabbage, Warm Brioche Bread
Tasmanian 24 hours Cold Smoked Salmon, Lemon & Dill Cream Cheese, on Rye Bread
Victorian Pear & Fig Relish, cucumber and Gippsland Brie Cheese Sandwich
Mornington Peninsula Butternut Squash and Basil Pie, Mustard Pickle (GF, VG)

The Classic

Fresh baked Buttermilk Scones with Strawberry Preserve and Yarra Valley Clotted Cream

Sweet Bites

Vanilla Dream Macaroons
Assorted Petit Eclairs
Meyer Lemon Curd Chocolate Tart, Chocolate Feather (GF)
Kensington Pride Mango Pannacotta, Unripe Mango & Black Pepper Chutney (GF)
Seasonal Raspberry Petit Cheesecake, Caramelized Feuilletine

The Signature Teas

Ceylon green tea with lychee & ginger
Rose with French vanilla
Italian almond Tea
Refreshing pure peppermint
Bright, brisk & brilliant Breakfast Tea
Pure chamomile flowers
Freshly Brewed Coffee

Lo que dicen 266 personas

Reseñas de The Essence de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Solo los comensales que han comido en este restaurante pueden realizar reseñas

4.1

4.1 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

4.0Comida
4.3Servicio
3.9Ambiente
4.1Valor

Ruido • Activo

266 reseñas

P
Peter
Melbourne5 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 6 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Really lovely staff and great service Food was excellent- beautifully presented and very generous servings We were pre theatre so everything was well timed without being rushed Great table on the window right on the corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets Lovely atmosphere- quiet, modern with a nod to the heritage of Melbourne One of our favourite restaurants in the theatre district
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T
Tim
Londres10 reseñas
4.0
Comieron en 9 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
Great place to go before a show at one of the Theatres in the precinct. Quieter than most other restaurants, and the food is relatively plain and simple for the 'older' people who don't like anything spicy (read: anything spicier than salt and pepper). Don't get me wrong the food is tasty, but there are a number of nice simple choices.
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E
Emma
Melbourne2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 12 de abril de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
My second high tea experience at the Marriott, and overall a lovely experience. The high itself is a well balanced selection of sweet and savoury treats. Everything was delicious with some particular highlights of edible chocolate oyster shells and yummy mini pies. Since my last visit they’d upgraded to very cute new tea pots which were an improved touch. The staff were lovely and extremely attentive. Our cups and glasses were continually refilled and they checked in on us regularly, without being too invasive. Compared to other high teas in Melbourne it felt a lot more relaxed and is reasonably priced. I’d recommend high tea at the Essence.
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D
Del
Melbourne1 reseña
4.0
Comieron en 22 de marzo de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 3
We dined on Saturday evening. The food is not too fancy. Pretty straight forward. Good servings. The entrees were basic, fried cauliflower & calamari. The broccoli with the main (chicken) was not cooked, could cut it with a knife so had to leave it. The chicken was fine and tasty, my partner had the beef cheek, on mashed potatoe, he said it was good. The dessert was white chol. metifluer (can't pronounce it) too difficult to eat with a spoon, our hands were sore after trying to cut through the pastry, but it tasted nice. This is supposed to be 5 star hotel, I don't think it is. I would say it's 4 star. The server who took our order was really lovely and pleasant. The guy bringing the water around was friendly, but smelt of bad BO, and it wafted around as he was walking around, that can put you off your meal. We weren't let hungry which is a positive.
The EssenceSe respondió el 20 de abril de 2025
Dear Del, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, we are glad to hear you found the service friendly and appreciated the portion sizes and overall setting. However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that some elements of your meal and service did not meet your expectations. please know your comments regarding the food and staff presentation have been shared with the team for review and follow up. we appreciate your honesty and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an improved experience in the future . warm Regards, the Marriott Melbourne team
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D
Doris
Melbourne1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 28 de febrero de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
We were celebrating an 18th birthday and the experience was wonderful. The food was so good ,the staff couldn't do enough for us..definitely will be back
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K
Kathryn
Melbourne4 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 22 de febrero de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
We were there for a pre Theatre lunch, staff were attentive and professional, food was delicious and the package was good value. We'll be back for sure.
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R
Ragaie
Melbourne3 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 16 de febrero de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Excellent venue and the lady waiter (from Nepal) was really sweet. She couldn’t do enough for us. The food was also first class and served right on time booked, thus ensuring we weren’t late to watch our show at the Comedy Theatre. Will definitely go there again.
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J
Jennifer
Melbourne1 reseña
1.0
Comieron en 11 de febrero de 2025
1. Global 1
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 1
We ended up eating somewhere else as after 3 phone calls and 3 times being told someone from the restaurant would contact me this didn’t happen.
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OT
Comensal de OpenTable
Victoria4 reseñas
2.0
Comieron en 18 de enero de 2025
1. Global 2
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 2
4. Ambiente 4
I took my granddaughter for high tea before we went to the theatre. There was way too much sweet food , the few savoury options were cold, stale sandwiches & just not nice
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J
Julie
Melbourne2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 2 de enero de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Rose & Bloom High Tea was delightful. Great service from friendly staff and beautiful presentation. Food was amazing with a great variety. We’ll be back for a return visit!
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Preguntas frecuentes

The Essence tiene una calificación promedio de 4.1 estrellas, según 266 comensales de OpenTable.

Sí, generalmente puedes reservar este restaurante con solo elegir la fecha, la hora y el tamaño del grupo en OpenTable.

Haz una reservación

2 personas

25 jun 2025

7:00 p.m.

Hay experiencias disponibles.

Corner of Lonsdale & Exhibition Streets, Melbourne, 3000 AU-VIC

Información adicional

Intersección en calle
Little Lonsdale Street
Zona
Districto Central de Negocios de Melbourne (CDB)
Horarios
Desayuno Lun–Vie 06:30–10:30 Sáb, Dom 07:00–11:00 Almuerzo Diario 12:00–15:00 Cena Diario 16:30–21:00
Precios
De $41 a $100
Cocinas
Australiana moderna, Desayuno, Té vespertino
Ambiente
Informal
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Parking details
Servicio de estacionamiento
Public transit
Parliament Station is the nearest train station located 300 meters from the hotel
Opciones de pago
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Chef ejecutivo
Swami
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Asientos en la barra, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Cafetería, Cervezas, Cócteles, High Tea (Buffet de aperitivos), Mesa del chef, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Vegana, Vinos

Página web
http://www.marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/melmc-melbourne-marriott-hotel/essence-restaurant/65273/specials-packages.mi
Número de teléfono
(03) 9660 1183
Servicio de comidas
Dine on contemporary cuisine from across Australia, made with locally sourced produce at The Essence, our signature hotel restaurant in Melbourne. Begin your day with our hearty breakfast, and then join us for lunch, high tea, or a pre-theatre dinner.
Instalaciones para eventos privados
The event spaces here at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel each boast their own individual character and design. From the elegant trimmings of the Yarra Suite to the sophisticated and intimate Moojerr boardroom, you’re sure to find a unique space for your meeting or event.

The Essence

Haz una reservación

Acerca de este restaurante

Información adicional

Experiencias

Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast A La Carte

Pre-Theatre Menu

Ofertas

Evenings to reMbar

Menú

Savoury Bites

Victorian Free-Range Pork, Hazelnut & Apricot Terrine Slice, Pickled Cabbage, Warm Brioche Bread

Tasmanian 24 hours Cold Smoked Salmon, Lemon & Dill Cream Cheese, on Rye Bread

Victorian Pear & Fig Relish, cucumber and Gippsland Brie Cheese Sandwich

Mornington Peninsula Butternut Squash and Basil Pie, Mustard Pickle (GF, VG)

The Classic

Fresh baked Buttermilk Scones with Strawberry Preserve and Yarra Valley Clotted Cream

Sweet Bites

Vanilla Dream Macaroons

Assorted Petit Eclairs

Meyer Lemon Curd Chocolate Tart, Chocolate Feather (GF)

Kensington Pride Mango Pannacotta, Unripe Mango & Black Pepper Chutney (GF)

Seasonal Raspberry Petit Cheesecake, Caramelized Feuilletine

The Signature Teas

Ceylon green tea with lychee & ginger

Rose with French vanilla

Italian almond Tea

Refreshing pure peppermint

Bright, brisk & brilliant Breakfast Tea

Pure chamomile flowers

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Lo que dicen 266 personas

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

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