The European

Name: The European
Address: 159 Spring St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9654 0811
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1279 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

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2 people

5 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House.

We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
Phone number
(03) 9654 0811
Website
https://www.theeuropean.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Peter Sheldon
Private party facilities
Looking for an iconic space for your next event? Spring Street Events looks after all the events within the much-loved family of businesses, including the European, Melbourne Supper Club, Siglo, French Saloon, Kirk’s, the Spring Street Grocer & Cheese Cellar. Feel free to visit our website: https://springstreetevents.com.au/ for more information.
Private party contact
Jess and Sara: (03) 9654 0811

Location
159 Spring St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Bourke Street
Parking details
Limited metered street parking along Spring Street and Lonsdale Street
Public transit
35, 86, 96 Tram - Parliament Stations
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Inner City
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The European is a Melbourne institution known for its "wonderful food," "excellent service," and "European atmosphere." Guests rave about the "generous menu" and "amazing wine list," perfect for pre-theatre dining. While some mention noise levels, the restaurant's charm, attentive staff, and delightful dishes make it a must-visit.

1,279 Reviews

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Chris
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Extensive wine list. Good menu choices. Great spot for a leisurely lunch.
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Peter
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were off to the Princess theatre which is next door to The European and so time was important and our lovely meals were served promptly and the service was flawless and done with some humour. Wonderful experience and food.
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Charmaine
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and food. It is very noisy when the restaurant fills up.
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Peter
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going out to European/ Winecellar for dining
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Gregory
Perth
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delightful wait staff - well curated wines - fine food served promptly -
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Simone
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing. Food delicious and good value for money.
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Cath
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for an amazing dining experience. Beautiful food and great service
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Rowena
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff, food, wine and ambience were all superb. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Peter
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and wine, as always. Highly recommended
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Paul
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to the European for special occasions. It is by far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The wait staff are at the top of their game and the food is always superb. I feel as if I am in Paris when at The European.
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The European is rated 4.7 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

5 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

159 Spring St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
Bourke Street
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Limited metered street parking along Spring Street and Lonsdale Street
Public transit
35, 86, 96 Tram - Parliament Stations
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Peter Sheldon
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://www.theeuropean.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9654 0811
Private party facilities
Looking for an iconic space for your next event? Spring Street Events looks after all the events within the much-loved family of businesses, including the European, Melbourne Supper Club, Siglo, French Saloon, Kirk’s, the Spring Street Grocer & Cheese Cellar. Feel free to visit our website: https://springstreetevents.com.au/ for more information.
Private party contact
Jess and Sara: (03) 9654 0811

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