Marmelo

Marmelo, wood-fired Portuguese cooking in Melbourne

Marmelo is Ross and Sunny Lusted's culinary project, a concept that reinterprets Portugal and wood-fired cooking, drawing on the small restaurants and bars of coastal Portugal and Spain, where markets are part of everyday life, just as they are in Melbourne. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of 130 Russell Street, Melbourne.

Ross Lusted's cooking

Ross Lusted is known for cooking with wood and charcoal. At Marmelo he has placed a custom-built charcoal grill and wood oven at the centre of an open kitchen, so that the fire is the visible heart of the restaurant.

The space

The dining room is described as vibrant and energetic. It features hand-painted tiles reminiscent of the streets of Lisbon, a glass-fronted wine room conceived as a jewellery box, and original works by Lucy Roleff and Ben Mazey. The design is by Mitchell & Eades and incorporates intimate spaces, banquette seating upholstered in rich tapestry fabrics, brushed metal details and a grand chartreuse staircase as a centrepiece.

Venue services and spaces

• Main dining room.
• Bar Marmelo.
• Private dining and events.
• Gift cards.
• Reservations.

The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Opening hours

Marmelo is open Tuesday to Saturday: lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:30 to 21:30. Bar Marmelo is open Monday to Saturday: mornings from 9:00 to 12:00 (Monday to Saturday) and bar and snacks from 12:00 to 22:30 (Tuesday to Saturday).

Location and contact

Ground Level No.130 Russell St. Melbourne · Phone: 03 7035 2999