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Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:32 pm
by 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

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:27 pm
by cuttlefish
Get thee to the Lake House in Daylesford. That’s where we’ll be!

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:52 pm
by 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.

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:02 pm
by 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

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:48 pm
by cuttlefish
Ahem...stay overnight and enjoy their breakfast... ;)

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:18 pm
by 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:(

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:59 am
by Ozzie W
Bergerac do a Xmas lunch every year. Details below.

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

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:36 am
by michel
cuttlefish wrote: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!

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:10 am
by cuttlefish
You might find a table at one of the establishments in Crown Casino ?

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:21 am
by mjs
Unfortunately Xmas lunch at Matteo's is also fully booked

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:33 pm
by Rossco
Ozzie W wrote: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.

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:10 pm
by 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.

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:05 pm
by via collins
I'll second Bergerac.

Mighty tasty bistro food, excellent service.

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:41 pm
by mjs
via collins wrote: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

Re: Christmas Lunch Melbourne CBD - recommendations?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:58 pm
by 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?