Celebrating Authentic Italian Dishes, honouring single ingredients in their abundance.
A relaxed extension of our Italian Kitchen. Enjoy antipasti any time of the day and wine from our carefully curated wine list.
Celebrating authentic Italian dishes, Locanda Restaurant & Public Bar is located in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Theatre District and offers a sophisticated and relaxed Melbourne dining experience.
A menu of reimagined Italian classics and an uncompromised focus on the best Australian and imported produce, Executive Head Chef Paul Griffiths brings a wealth of knowledge and is the backbone to the Locanda team, with one simple mission to create memorable occasions.
Explore our carefully curated selection of cocktails, Australian and Italian wine varietals in our Public Bar. A relaxed extension of our Italian kitchen, Locanda Public Bar is ideal for a quick lunch or dinner before heading to the theatre or take a seat on the terrace overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre and watch the Melbourne China Town night light unfold before you.
Home to two well appointed Private Dining Rooms, Locanda Private Dining is suitable for all occasions offers signature share menus including our Grazing Table or a selection of our moorish Italian street food.
Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Winner - Restaurant of the Year 2019 (TAA Vic Awards 2019)Winner - Restaurant of the Year 2018 (TAA Vic Awards 2018)
Christmas Buffet Lunch at Locanda is back in 2019. Join us for a traditional Christmas Day Lunch and keep the kitchen clean this Christmas. Bookings Essential.
Christmas Dinner at Locanda is back in 2019. Join us for a traditional Buffet Christmas Day Dinner and keep the kitchen clean this Christmas. Bookings Essential.
Roald Dahl’s delicious tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is coming to Melbourne in August. Book your pre theatre dinner at Locanda Restaurant and Public Bar, conveniently located across the road from Her Majesty's Theatre
The team at Locanda is led by Executive Head Chef Paul Griffiths who brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and acts as the backbone to the Locanda team, with a simple mission to create memorable occasions. Paul has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. From the Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast to The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, USA, Paul continues to impress with his culinary skills and creative flair.
Winner of TAA Vic Restaurant of the Year 2018, Finalist in AHA ‘Chef of the Year 2014’ Publisher’s Choice ‘Chef of the Year’ 2007.