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Carlton Wine Room

172-174 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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172-174 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 9347 2626
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Carlton Wine Room

Skip the Faraday Street noise—Melbourne diners head straight to Carlton Wine Room for sharp bistro cooking without white-tablecloth airs. Regulars anchor orders around stracciatella and pickled mushrooms over warm potato focaccia, duck croquettes, and anchovy toast. Most savoury plates arrive with half-portion options so you can cover real ground, while floor sommeliers pull bottles from Austrian reds to skin-contact drops. Upstairs, low lighting keeps the rhythm unhurried, with zero pressure to clear your table.

  • Flexible Half-Portions: Select dishes can be ordered as half-serves, allowing guests to sample widely across the menu without committing to full plates.
  • Table-Side Sommelier Guidance: Dedicated floor sommeliers guide pairings table-by-table, matching savoury dishes to cellar selections and large-format bottles.
  • Unhurried Dining Pace: Guests dine at leisure without being hurried through rigid sitting times or aggressive table turnovers.
  • Two-Floor Setting: A multi-level layout pairs a bright, high-ceiling ground room with an intimate, dimly lit dining space upstairs.
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Why Carlton Wine Room Stands Out

From sommelier-guided pairings and adaptable half-portions to unhurried milestone dining, book your table for an effortless Carlton masterclass.

  • Michelin-Level Craft Without Formality

    Diners highlight Michelin-standard culinary execution paired with relaxed, unpretentious hospitality across repeat visits.

    Michelin star level food experienced in multiple visits with casual but impeccable service.

    Matteo Di Graci

  • Unhurried, Leisurely Sittings

    Rather than facing strict table turnover windows, guests enjoy leisurely meals paced entirely around their comfort.

    we were able to dine at leisure and not hurried out, was a real treat.

    Emily D'Souza

  • Flexible Half-Serve Portions

    A distinctive option to order dishes in half-portions allows tables to sample broadly across the seasonal menu without over-ordering.

    Generous portions that are also available as halves for some of the dishes.

    Justas Pipinis

  • Dedicated Floor Sommelier Pairings

    Dedicated floor sommeliers provide table-by-table recommendations, curating custom pairings tailored to complex savory dishes.

    our sommelier Trav curated the most beautiful selection of wines for our meal and our server Maja had excellent recommendations.

    Hazel Pigrum

  • Attentive Anniversary Celebrations

    Floor staff recognize milestone anniversaries attentively, smoothly transitioning tables and extending personal congratulations.

    Next moment, swept away to a lovely table, and greeted by every staff member with a congratulations.

    S b.

  • Intimate Setting for Celebratory Meals

    Lively yet conversational dining areas provide an inviting, celebratory backdrop for marking milestones with close companions.

    Took my bestie out for a special celebration meal and had a fantastic evening here.

    Jo Thredgold

Guest favorites from the kitchen, led by standout share plates and savory snacks.

  • Anchovy on Fried Bread

    anchovy atop the crispy bread with ricotta and thinly sliced pickled cucumber was a good balance of tangy and creamy.

    K

  • Stracciatella and Pickled Mushrooms

    the stracciatella is actually the best thing I've ever eaten. No joke.

    Hazel Pigrum

  • Duck & Pork Croquettes

    My second favourite would be duck & pork croquettes and yellow beans. They looked simple but were packed with layers of flavours.

    Van Anh Le

  • Scallops

    Scallops are a must, the whole flathead had a beautiful beurre blanc sauce with caviar pearls.

    Gerard Vos

Other favorites

Desserts and distinctive pours that round out the meal beyond the signature savory staples.

  • Olive Oil Cake

    I'd recommend getting the olive oil cake for dessert. It was a HUGE portion for 2 and so incredibly delicious!

    Megan

  • Negronis

    I know it’s the Wine Room but the negronis were too good and I didn’t look past them.

    Jo Thredgold

  • Riesling Magnum

    First time experiencing Reisling magnum here. I’m impressed.

    Summer Prize

  • Yoghurt Cream

    We had yoghurt cream and a few treats from the kitchen team as desserts, they were so good that we even forgot to take photos before digging in.

    Van Anh Le

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and dining details observed by guests

  • Thoughtful Dietary Customization

    Floor staff take meticulous note of diner allergies at the table and the kitchen accommodates restrictions seamlessly, including preparing customized menus prior to arrival.

  • Flexible Half-Portion Servings

    To help guests sample broadly across the menu, the kitchen readily prepares dishes in half portions upon request.

  • Dedicated Table-by-Table Sommelier Curation

    On-hand sommeliers visit tables directly to discuss tasting profiles and curate bespoke wine pairings tailored to each dish.

  • Personalized Milestone Celebrations

    Milestone occasions receive personalized attention, from flexible seating adjustments to warm, team-wide congratulations throughout the meal.

Before you head over

Practical advice to help you curate your courses, cellar pairings, and atmosphere—reserve your table early.

  • Sample Widely with Half Servings

    Inquire about half-portions across key dishes like the stracciatella and savoury plates so you can explore a wider breadth of the menu without over-ordering.

  • Lean on the Floor Sommelier

    Call upon the dedicated on-floor sommelier to match glasses dish-by-dish, unlocking off-list gems and tailored regional pairings suited to your meal.

  • Book Ahead and Pick Your Setting

    Tables fill quickly, so reserve well ahead and consider your preferred setting—the airy, high-ceiling ground floor or the moodier, intimate upstairs dining room. Book your table now to secure your sitting.

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