Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

[Waiters Friend]

G'day

We're looking for somewhere for lunch in the CBD on Christmas Day - that isn't a buffet. We strongly prefer a la carte. We'd appreciate some recommendations - our internet research is not proving fruitful.

Cheers
Allan

[cuttlefish]

Get thee to the Lake House in Daylesford. That’s where we’ll be!

[via collins]

It's an abstract idea, but Cuttlefish's suggestion is rock solid.

Not so far from Melbourne, and Alla Tasker and staff are about as good as it gets - an unforgettable Christmas pretty well guranteed.

[Waiters Friend]

Thanks to both of you for the Daylesford suggestion - a very good one - however, 2.5 hours each way to get there by train / bus makes it an unlikely option.

Daylesford been on my Victorian 'hit list' for ages, but I would make it an overnighter.

Cheers
Allan

[cuttlefish]

Ahem...stay overnight and enjoy their breakfast...

[via collins]

Yep, I back Cuttlefish to the hilt here.

Key words: quality, and memorable.

If not possible, understood. I'll keep an eye and ear out this week - must admit, I've never paid attention:(

[Ozzie W]

Bergerac do a Xmas lunch every year. Details below.

[url]http://www.bergeracrestaurant.com.au/christ ... h-2017.pdf[/url]

[michel]

Get thee to the Lake House in Daylesford. That’s where we’ll be!

Room is $1007 per night for two
There are no vacancies for Christmas lunch or dinner that I could find.
I can buy a lot of great wine and food on that budget!

[cuttlefish]

You might find a table at one of the establishments in Crown Casino ?

[mjs]

Unfortunately Xmas lunch at Matteo's is also fully booked

[Rossco]

Bergerac do a Xmas lunch every year. Details below.

Bergarac is excellent! Great suggestion oz.

Not in the cbd, but Mercers in Eltham do an amazing xmas lunch and would be my pick for people out east, north/east.

[felixp21]

Bistro Thierry in Hawksburn does a fantastic Xmas lunch. Always booked out 6 months in advance, but at this late stage there might have been cancellations, so worth checking.

[via collins]

I'll second Bergerac.

Mighty tasty bistro food, excellent service.

[mjs]

I'll second Bergerac.

Mighty tasty bistro food, excellent service.

Ditto re Bergerac. Had our wedding reception there 27 yrs ago (in the previous King St premises) New spot in Lonsdale St is good, menu is good

[Dragzworthy]

I had a great Xmas lunch at France Soir years ago...

Actually more than a decade

But has that restaurant aged in the last 20 years?