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Charcoal Lane

Name: Charcoal Lane
Address: 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy (VIC), 3065, Australia
Price range: $65 (Average price is calculated based on starter/main course or main course/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant. The average price is indicative. )
Rating: 9.7

9.7/10

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136 Gertrude Street, 3065 Fitzroy (VIC)See map

Average price $65

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Meet the Chef

Executive Chef, Greg Hampton has been passionate about growing and using native Australian ingredients for over 25 years. Drawing on his extensive experience, Greg shows students how to use contemporary cooking techniques to create a truly modern menu befitting Melbourne’s ever diverse and discerning culinary scene. During the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 Royal Tour, Greg and the Charcoal Lane trainees had the honour of plating up food for their royal highnesses.

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Chef Greg Hampton

Average price $65
Average price
Average price is calculated based on starter/main course or main course/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant. The average price is indicative.

Macadamia pesto encrusted emu fan fillet: $36; Polenta + black garlic arancini, chickpea, spinach, fire roasted capsicum + lemon myrtle sauce
Twice cooked jimba lamb shoulder: $32; Lemon myrtle red curry, confit shallots, roasted kipflers + coconut soft herb salad
Chargrilled kangaroo fillet: $32; Potato + pepperberry beignet, crispy saltbush, blistered cherry tomatoes, kunzea + red wine reduction

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Reviews

9.7/10

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Rahul G.
2 July 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Amazing good, great service very prompt and friendly staff, an amazing experience indeed!!!

Brian G.
25 June 2021 • 13 reviews
6.5/10
Enjoyed and appreciated the entree (Trio and Venison), salad (Mushroom), wine (Shiraz and Pinot Noir), service (attentive), warm space. Unfortunately the mains were not good - Wal

Deborah D.
25 June 2021 • 1 review
10/10
This was an experience we won’t forget .. the food was simply incredible, a treat beyond comparison with new rare and unusual flavours which were explained so well by our fabulous

Anne A.
24 June 2021 • 1 review
10/10
We loved the warm welcome and the quiet and tasteful ambience. Our lovely waiter was attentive but non-intrusive. The food was superb and beautifully presented. A great experience.

Rupert G.
23 June 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
The restaurant's food theme is Australian produce and it does it really well. Delicious and beautifully presented. Good selection of wines to match. Service was very good. Our wait

Blaze J.
20 May 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
I'd put this in the top 5 of my dining experiences in Melbourne. Why? The menu is creative and different from anything I've seen. The native ingredients produce exotic flavours tha

Georgina S.
15 May 2021 • 1 review
10/10
We celebrated 4 birthdays after an extended wait from 2020 lockdown. We had been keen to try the food and the cultural experience at Charcoal Lane , The menu is creative and deli

Lynette M.
30 April 2021 • 1 review
9/10
A must do Melbourne restaurant and great place to experience Indigenous food and culture. Great menu, delicious food with amazing flavours. Love supporting social enterprises and

Stephanie C.
29 April 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Amazingly different food that created a great experience. The food was delicious, wine was delicious and the service was lovely. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the dishes

Nathan D.
30 June 2020 • 1 review
10/10
I initially came to the restaurant as I thought it was a typical steak venue. I was a little taken back by the menu as it had things I wouldn’t otherwise order. It turned out to be

Gene R.
25 June 2020 • 1 review
10/10
Fantastic service - welcoming warm and informative about the menu . Every course absolutely first class - so well designed and presented - so flavoursome and lovely portions . A w

Grace M.
17 June 2020 • 1 review
9.5/10
We visited charcoal lane last night for a birthday dinner and were very intrigued by the place and were not disappointed! The service was lovely, the show was ran by just two staff

Norma J.
16 June 2020 • 2 reviews
10/10
Chose for my birthday dinner,loved every morsel we didn’t Just eat we dined. Friends were very envious when we described our meal on Facebook. We look forward to returning with fri

Idan M.
13 June 2020 • 2 reviews
10/10
The place is great. We loved the food, the service and the cocktails! The Southside cocktail was a hit. (all 3 of them :)). If you want to try something a bit different, we would d

Emily S.
11 June 2020 • 1 review
10/10
Wonderful atmosphere. Great service - excellent balance between explaining the food and helping us through the menu and letting be to catch up with one another. FANTASTIC FOOD - w

Daniel T.
9 June 2020 • 8 reviews
10/10
We went a week post COVID lockdown so the diners were well spaced out, however the restaurant still felt very warm. The service was absolutely incredible and our waiter was so fun

Alice Z.
9 June 2020 • 4 reviews
6.5/10
good service，lovely atmosphere，food is really so so…nothing impressive，wont come Again… I have no feeling to try any other thing on the menu…

Peter S.
12 March 2020 • 3 reviews
8.5/10
Loved the ambience and service although room temp setting on a nice balmy warm evening was a bit low - didn’t need to feel cool! Imaginative menu and food combinations, and great t

Judith H.
20 February 2020 • 5 reviews
10/10
Stunning AUSTRALIAN food in a welcoming environment and great location with amazing staff and a sensational chef. We will be back gain and again.

Nina H.
30 January 2020 • 1 review
10/10
This is my second visit to charcoal lane and the experience was just as good as the first. Top service, knowledge of the menu and food was A1. Will keep coming back.

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How to get to the restaurant

136 Gertrude Street, 3065, Fitzroy (VIC), Australia

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Fitzroy, Melbourne City

About the restaurant

Good Food, Great Cause You may come to Charcoal Lane to support Mission Australia in this socially-minded restaurant that provides guidance and opportunities for young people. But you’ll come back again for the fantastic modern food and the hip ambiance as well. Executive chef Greg Hampton is passionate about using native Australian ingredients in contemporary ways, and that passion translates directly to the plate. The seasonal menu at Charcoal Lane thoughtfully presents a variety of Australian vegetables, herbs and produce in ways you’d never dreamed of. It’s a way of sharing the story of the Australian land and environment. Food and people come together in joyful ways at Charcoal Lane, and that’s what it’s all about really. The restaurant strives to create life-changing experiences for youth by providing them with leadership and mentoring. In the process, diners get to enjoy a seriously delicious meal in a superb Fitzroy setting. Check it out. We’re pretty sure you’ll be back again. Best Dish: chargrilled kangaroo sirloin