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Malin, Carlton North, AU-VIC

Malin

4.8
4.8
23 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Opening in Spring 2024, Malin is a small European restaurant located in Rathdowne Village, Carlton North. The food is French inspired and is served alongside a concise and considered drinks list. Currently, we only take reservations for our inside dining room with plans to offer street side tables as the weather warms up.
Pop in for a snack and a glass of wine, or join us for a full meal.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, French, Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Website
    http://www.malinmelbourne.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Clement Pilatre
  • Location
    carlton north, Carlton North, AU-VIC 3054
  • Area
    Carlton North
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Rathdowne and Curtain Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The closest tram stop is Melbourne Cemetery stop 115
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $195 Christmas Day Set Menu

    A$195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Indulge in Christmas Day at Malin with our $195pp five course menu: Snacks: Kobe Beef, Caviar + Cromesquis, Asparagus, Red Port First Entree: Cured King George Whiting, Smoked Eel Cream, Salmon Roe Second Entree: Octopus, Saffron Rouille, Yuzu Main: Roast Duck + sides of Truffle Puree & Gem Lettuce Dessert: Chocolate, Blueberry, Beetroot A paired wine match or other special beverage requests can be organised by contacting the venue hello@malinmelbourne.com directly. Allergy and dietary requirements must be nominated at the time of booking and can not be accommodated without notice for this day. Cancellations require 72hours notice. Public holiday rates apply. We look forward to hosting this special day with you.
    $195 Christmas Day Set Menu photo

Menu

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What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Malin is a standout dining destination offering "sensational" French cuisine with a curated wine list. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and "attentive" service in a "stunning" venue. While some diners noted noise and billing issues, the overall "excellent experience" and "divine" cocktails make it a must-visit.

23 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    VIP

    Victoria

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really lovely ambience and setting. Lovely staff. Good food. We totally enjoyed our time at Malin restaurant. Friendly and "approachable". We had the "feed me" option and (our fault) didn't check who liked oysters (not all of us) or goats cheese (not all of us) however, the food was delicious. Two suggestions for improvement...Malin have a very limited cocktail menu with an offer to make your personal favourite if they have the ingredients. We requested an Aperol Spritz and while the drink that arrived was fresh and enjoyable, it definitely wasn't an aperol. Also, the end-of-service could have been improved. After we had finished eating there was no offer of a dessert wine or coffees etc. The coffee offering is very slim also. Please focus on the part where we actually had a great afternoon - the other points are only minor.

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  2. Anne

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing on every level - would definitely recommend

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  3. Alex

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Malin has only opened recently so, as we live locally, I was very excited about dining there and we were not disappointed at all. Tash, the delightful owner was so helpful during the booking process and four of us chose the tasting menu which was absolutely stunning and perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch. A superb oyster/tarare 'bite' to begin, followed by delicious delicate ceviche, delicious asparagus and excellent steak with gorgeous, interesting potato 'mash' and salad. We finished off with cheese and two different deserts. Excellent wines by the glass and seemingly extensive wine list although I didn't look! The atmosphere is lovely - casual, yet very elegant, and well positioned in leafy Rathdowne village. Tash and her staff were so pleasant and obliging and it was lovely to meet who chef who also came out and presented some dishes. We all, including our friends who travelled quite some distance, loved the whole experience - so much so, we booked to return before leaving!! Go!

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  4. Glen

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wine bar is in a great location and has a welcoming and pleasant ambience. The staff were attentive and friendly. Good food and wine. We had a great night.

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  5. Jacob

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice spot in Carlton North for a laid back dinner. A compact yet interesting menu showcasing some fine techniques. Great selection of non-alcoholic drinks for a wine bar. Well worth a visit.

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  6. Shane

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful night with my son. Food, services, value all knocked out of the park!

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  7. Kirsten

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant meal! The steak tartare oysters were a stand out as were the beetroot with beans and the spring salad. And you have some great non-alcoholic options - much appreciated - keep them coming! (The chilli that reappeared in different dishes felt unnecessary and like it muted some of the nuance of other flavours.) Thanks for a lovely evening.

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  8. Sophie

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Malin Hope it will become the new replacement for La Luna as there was a definite need for a great restaurant. The decor is beautiful. Noise could be slightly better ..but I’m deaf in one ear so this is a common issue for me

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  9. Amelia

    VIP

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a marvellous meal. Not huge portions but full of flavour and texture. We felt very satisfied at the end of our dinner Service was excellent efficient and friendly. The ambience was excellent though perhaps a little noisy. We will certainly be returning.

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  10. Angela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had lunch at Malin recently. The food was O.K. not as good as I was expecting. We ordered the Chicken Ballontine which was slightly overcooked and not as tasty as it should have been. There was no fish main course which was disappointing if you didn't want meat. It was pricey for the quality of the food delivered. The room itself is noisy even with only a few diners, the service was painfully slow considering it was late Sunday afternoon booking and only about 8 other diners in the restaurant.

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FAQs

Malin is rated 4.8 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Malin

carlton north, Carlton North, AU-VIC 3054

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Rathdowne and Curtain Street
  • Area
    Carlton North
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, French, Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The closest tram stop is Melbourne Cemetery stop 115
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Clement Pilatre
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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