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Amaru

1121 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

Recommended by 58 people

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1121 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

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+61 3 9822 0144
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Amaru

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of dining format and menus are offered?

Amaru serves multi-course tasting menus, including the full Sensory menu and a shorter Insights menu option, showcasing native Australian ingredients and produce. Courses are kept as a surprise during dining and introduced dish by dish, with printed keepsake menus handed out at the end.

Is there a non-alcoholic beverage pairing?

Yes. In addition to alcoholic beverage and wine pairings, Amaru offers an in-house crafted non-alcoholic beverage pairing featuring fermented drinks, shrubs, and infusions made using produce and kitchen offcuts.

What is the chef's counter seating experience like?

Sitting at the chef's counter offers a direct, close-up view of the open kitchen and opportunities to interact directly with the chefs as they prepare and present courses.

Is parking available near the restaurant?

Surrounding street parking is often restricted to two hours, so plan ahead or allow time to manage parking limits during longer dining seatings. Both free and paid street parking options exist in the vicinity.

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