Restaurants near IMAX

Il Gambero on the Park provides Lygon Street diners with the best pizza and Italian cuisine the street has to offer. Il Gambero, an institution of Melbourne’s little Italy moved to its new home in May of 2010. We welcome you into our new home, just 300 meters from our old premise and now we’re just opposite the park.

The Lincoln is a grand old Carlton hotel built in 1854. Since the end of 2014, she has seen a new lease of life under the direction of Iain Ling (ex MoVida) on the floor and Howard Stamp (ex MoVida, Green Park Dining) in the kitchen. The menu is available throughout the venue 7 days a week lunch and dinner, with the kitchen closing at 10pm every night and all day dining available on weekends.

The kitchen works closely with small regional suppliers and is focused on using sustainable and seasonal produce, with as much as possible made in-house, from their bread, mustard and pickles to curing their own free-range bacon. The public bar has retained its art-deco features, with 12 taps featuring craft beer, showcasing speciality brewing at its best, and trusty Carlton Draught for when the footy is on the big screen.

The space lends itself to a variety of areas suitable for groups of any size, whether a sit-down meal in the semi-private dining room, or standing canapés in the front bar. With generous group menus and a wine list focused on small interesting producers, there are plenty of pleasant surprises to be found if you are keen to try something a little different. There is a bottleshop available over the bar so if you find something in the list you like, you can always take an extra one home with you.

If it’s a celebration you’re planning, they have you covered, be it for birthday engagement, anniversary or family get-togethers, the warm and professional team will work with you closely to make sure every last detail of your celebration is right for you. For a more intimate night, why not treat your loved one to a ‘Full Lincoln’ where you put your trust in the chef’s hands as they feed you eight of their favourite dishes over the course of the meal.

Lunch specials for $18 are available from noon to 3pm and happy hour specials are on everyday until 6pm.

Epocha means ‘a new or distinctive era’ or ‘a measure of time’ and has the same meaning in most European languages.

Epocha is set in Montefiore House, a stunning Victorian terrace on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD. Our menu offers sharing dishes with humble origins of Europe; tasty and wholesome food, cooked with love, to nourish your soul. We look forward to welcoming you to our home

FUNCTIONS

Epocha Restaurant and Bar is a versatile venue that can cater for both seated events and cocktail functions for up to 110 guests.

We have several spaces to suit groups large and small, and our close proximity to the Carlton Gardens makes us an ideal choice for wedding receptions.

Our professional and experienced team is here to ensure the details of your special occasion are seamless and personal.

HANNAH'S BAR

Hannah Maybelle was the original resident owner of Montefiore House back in the early 1880’s and the bar and adjoining Maybelle Room have been named in her honour.

The bar is visually stunning featuring murals and artwork by local artists Merryn Trevethan and Jamie Boys.

Come in for after-work cocktails, for pre-theatre Champagne and snacks, or maybe for some wine and cheese on our balcony overlooking the gardens.