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 2018 (TAA Vic Awards 2018)
Celebrating 100 years of Negroni, Locanda Bar is celebrating all things Negroni for the month of June.
Locanda Restaurant & Bar is located in the heart of Melbourne's iconic East End Theatre district. Offering light snacks in Locanda Bar and Pre-Theatre Dining in Locanda Restaurant.
Locanda Public Bar is a relaxed extension of our Italian kitchen and you can now enjoy daily Happy Hour from 4:30pm to 6:30pm daily! Overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre, Locanda Public Bar is the perfect pre-theatre destination for a drink or quick bite before the show.
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.