Amaru Melbourne

Amaru Melbourne: contemporary Australian cuisine in Armadale

Amaru Melbourne is a contemporary Australian restaurant located in the suburb of Armadale, in Melbourne. Its open-concept dining room, seating a maximum of 34 guests, seeks to create a direct connection between the diner and the creations of the kitchen. The name Amaru is presented on the website as an amalgamation of words loosely translating to "a beautiful place to love".

Tasting menu and guided experience

The culinary offering is built around a tasting menu inspired by exquisite Australian produce, prepared with culinary techniques from around the globe. The menu is revealed and delivered by the entire team — chefs, waiters and sommeliers — who guide guests through each serving. The experience can be accompanied by beverage options from an extensive cellar or by house-made infusions and ferments.

Background and accolades

The restaurant was opened in 2016 by Clinton, whose culinary journey began in a small town in Queensland and continued in the kitchens of some of the world's most renowned restaurants, where he gained experience from a wide variety of influential chefs. Since then, the establishment has continued to develop into, according to its own presentation, one of Melbourne's most exciting venues.

In its second year of operation, Amaru received two chefs hats from The Age Good Food Guide and in 2023 it received a third hat, a distinction held by just four restaurants in Victoria at that time. The restaurant also appears regularly on lists of the country's best restaurants compiled by national food and beverage critics and experts.

Reservations and opening hours

Dinner service is offered Tuesday to Thursday from 17:45 to 20:00 and Friday and Saturday from 17:45 to 21:00. Lunch reservations are available Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 13:00. In addition, the website indicated Sunday lunch reservations from 29 November to 17 January, from 12:00 to 14:00. The restaurant is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Menu, wines and other services

The restaurant's website includes sections dedicated to the menu, wines, reservations and gift vouchers, as well as a section called Auterra. The venue has an extensive cellar and offers the option to subscribe to a newsletter.

Location and contact

5/1121 High Street Armadale 3143 VIC Australia · Phone: +613 9822 0144 · Email: info@amarumelbourne.com.au · Hours: Dinner: Tuesday to Thursday 17:45 to 20:00; Friday and Saturday 17:45 to 21:00. Lunch: Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 13:00. Sunday lunch: 29 November to 17 January, 12:00 to 14:00. Holiday closure: 25 and 26 December closed; 1 January closed.