Restaurant
Amaru
1121 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia
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1121 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia
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Armadale’s Amaru reimagines Australian native produce through an immersive, multi-course sensory degustation. Dishes arrive directly from the kitchen brigade—the very cooks who assembled each course step up to narrate the techniques, ingredients, and provenance behind them. Diners settle in around the intimate counter or dining room for courses like Australian bluefin tuna with desert lime, sweet mud crab with caviar, and tender wagyu paired with macadamia miso. In-house fermentations shine through a dedicated non-alcoholic pairing, running from a tart quince shrub to sourdough kvass. Before the savoury main arrives, guests pause to handpick their knife from a curated roll. The printed menu stays under wraps until the final course clears, handed over as a memento alongside confections like Geraldton wax bonbons and Davidson plum sorbet.
- Tableside Kitchen Storytelling: Kitchen cooks personally run each plate to the table, detailing ingredients and foraging provenance directly to diners.
- Fermented In-House Pairings: A custom temperance match features house fermentations like sourdough kvass, quince shrubs, and green tomato infusions.
- Tableside Knife Selection: Before the savoury main course, diners select their individual steak knife from an artisanal presentation roll.
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Why Choose Amaru
Discover why discerning diners choose Amaru for progressive Australian gastronomy and intimate kitchen hospitality.
Layered Native Degustation
Diners embark on an intricate multi-course tasting journey that highlights native Australian ingredients through nuanced textures and culinary restraint.
There were so much depth to each dish and we were pleasantly surprised by how they layered the texture and flavours.
Jessica Wang Curated Knife Selection Ritual
Before the main course, guests take part in an intimate tableside ritual, selecting handcrafted dining knives paired with stories of their origin.
At some point they asked us to choose our knifes for the next dish which was a fun quirk.
Ali Sadighian Direct Chef Tableside Storytelling
The culinary team steps out from behind the pass so that each individual dish is served and explained directly by the chefs who crafted it.
Every course is introduced by the person who actually made it, their eyes lighting up as they explain the flavours and techniques.
Shejla Smriko Interactive Chefs Counter Access
Seating at the kitchen counter offers direct views of culinary precision and personal interactions with the kitchen brigade and sommeliers.
So glad we choose to sit at the chefs counter as we had an awesome view of the kitchen were we gained a greater understanding of the level of organisation and commitment the team here holds.
Max Ratcliff In-House Fermented Beverage Pairings
An in-house non-alcoholic beverage program pairs kitchen produce offcuts, bespoke shrubs, and fermented kvass course-by-course.
There is an incredible amount of thought and expertise that goes into every drink and let me tell you, the way each drink enhances the dish it’s paired with cannot be described in a way that does it justice, you have to experience it.
Dawn Ng Thoughtful Allergy Accommodations
The culinary team easily adjusts degustation courses for dietary requirements and allergens without compromising technique or harmony.
Alternative for allergies were well thought out and not just an afterthought.
Dmitri Mouradov
Most popular items
Acclaimed tasting menus and signature savory courses
Sensory Menu
We recently experienced the Amaru sensory menu, and it was nothing short of extraordinary.
Dilini Navarathne Insights Menu
Had my birthday lunch at Amaru and was just blown away by the food and service. Did the Insights menu with wine pairings from the ‘Road less travelled’. Food was delicious and more than enough for a substantial lunch.
Kat M Wagyu Beef
Highlight had to be the waygu beef which featured freshly shaved truffles from Spain.
Max Ratcliff Mud Crab
After these amuse-bouches we had a wonderful mud crab, white asparagus and caviar, served on top with the last end of season white truffles.
Tatiana Barraza Arellano
Other favorites
Distinctive house-fermented beverages and curated pairings
Non-Alcoholic Drinks Pairing
We can’t get over the unusual and brave combinations of food and the non alcoholic drinks.
PBMS Teacher Green Tomato and Lemon Verbena
Favourites are the green tomato and lemon verbena, the quince and pu er shrub, and the sourdough kvass.
Dawn Ng Quince and Pu Er Shrub
Favourites are the green tomato and lemon verbena, the quince and pu er shrub, and the sourdough kvass.
Dawn Ng Sourdough Kvass
Favourites are the green tomato and lemon verbena, the quince and pu er shrub, and the sourdough kvass.
Dawn Ng
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality details and dining rituals experienced at Amaru
Tableside Chef Storytelling
Chefs personally run dishes to the table, introducing each creation with details on ingredients, sourcing, and cooking techniques.
In-House Fermented Non-Alcoholic Pairings
A bespoke course-by-course beverage pairing crafted in-house using kitchen produce offcuts, house fermentations, shrubs, and sourdough kvass.
Curated Knife Selection Ritual
Guests are invited to choose their individual dining knife before the main course, accompanied by stories of knife provenance and craftsmanship.
Keepsake Menu Reveal
The multi-course degustation lineup remains concealed throughout service and is presented to guests as a printed keepsake at the end of the meal.
Before you head over
Practical advice on parking, pacing, and seating to make the most of your dining experience.
Plan Around Two-Hour Street Parking
Street parking on surrounding roads has a strict two-hour limit, so consider public transit or rideshare to avoid having to duck out during long services.
Expect an Extended Multi-Hour Seating
Full sensory seatings can run around four hours, so prepare for an extended dining journey and request supportive seating if needed.
Book the Chefs Counter for Kitchen Views
Secure a seat at the chefs counter if you want direct views of the kitchen team at work and more spontaneous interaction.
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