Restaurant
Circl
22 Punch Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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22 Punch Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked down Punch Lane, Circl pairs serious cellar depth with ambitious kitchen craft. Laneway regulars know the play: settle in for Chef Elias Solomon’s multi-course tasting menu. Plates deliver Corner Inlet calamari tossed with nduja, Macedon Ranges duck with Davidson plum harissa, and Blackmore Wagyu. The cellar shelves thousands of bottles, but the real pull is having over 150 options available by the glass—letting diners sample rare vintage bottles without committing to the whole label. Dim lighting, dark timber, and a finish of dark chocolate with almond nougat.
- By-the-Glass Cellar Depth: Over 150 pours available by the glass from a deep cellar, unlocking prestigious drops without ordering an entire bottle.
- Tasting Menu Pedigree: A multi-course progression featuring Corner Inlet calamari with nduja, Macedon Ranges duck, and Blackmore Wagyu.
- Intimate Occasions: Warm wooden interiors, moody lighting, and personalized cellar tours suited for milestone dinners and anniversaries.
What's On at Circl
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Circl
From rare cellar vintages poured by the glass to precision multi-course tasting menus, discover why Circl redefines Melbourne laneway dining. Reserve your table today.
Precision-Led Chef's Tasting Menu
Executive Chef Elias Solomon's multi-course progression delivers precision-driven dishes from snacks to dessert, balancing seasonal sourcing with confident technique.
From the snacks through to dessert there wasn’t one dish that missed.
Resh Menon Story-Driven Course Progression
The tasting menu creates an engaging culinary journey where chefs present dishes directly alongside personalized stories behind hyper-local ingredients.
We did the chefs menu & it absolutely highlighted everything they do. I loved every single course & it was the perfect amount of food.
Leia Andrews Rare Cellar Bottles by the Glass
A cellar program of over 1,500 bottles enables guests to sample prestigious and rare vintage cuvées by the glass without purchasing an entire bottle.
Being able to try something special without committing to a full bottle is a game changer.
Jeremy Song Curated 150+ Glass Wine Program
An expansive selection of 150+ wines by the glass provides guests unmatched versatility to tailor wine discovery across every course.
With 150+ wines available by the glass, there’s so much to choose from and the whole experience is really memorable.
Tahra Cannon Atmospheric Milestone Celebrations
Warm and attentive hospitality paired with refined modern European fare makes milestone birthdays and anniversaries feel deeply personal and effortless.
The atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, creating the perfect setting for a memorable celebration.
Tania Grandine Intimate Cellar & Private Dining Spaces
A dedicated subterranean cellar and private dining quarters provide an intimate, wood-warmed environment built for group dining and special events.
They also have a beautiful cellar and a private dining area, which would be perfect for special occasions or group gatherings.
Ellie FENG
Most popular items
Signature multi-course tasting menus and standout dishes highlighted by diners
The Circl Experience
The Circl experience menu is near on faultless, what a journey and a fresh take on some staples.
Ant Pellew Corner Inlet Calamari
The nduja calamari is a particular favourite of mine!
Tahra Cannon Blackmore Wagyu
The Blackmore Wagyu MB9 plus rostbiff was next level, melt in your mouth and executed with absolute precision.
Resh Menon Macedon Ranges Duck
The duck is melt in your mouth, exceptionally flavourful.
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Other favorites
Memorable desserts, thoughtful pairings, and cellar experiences that round out a visit to Circl.
Sparkling Jasmine Tea
the sparking jasmine tea is such genius replacement and does compliment to those dishes.
Yiren Wu Cellar Tour
They took us for a tour of the cellar and gave us homemade dessert.
B Stracciatella
the staff were wonderful and the stracciatella was amazing.
Aarti M Toblerone-Inspired Dessert
Last course was a Toblerone inspired dessert consisting of a rich dark chocolate and honey fudge, soft chewy almond nougat, crispy honeycomb and vanilla ice cream to balance out the sweetness
Barry
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful personal touches and theatrical hospitality details elevate dining at Circl—book your table to experience them firsthand.
Chef Tableside Storytelling
Executive Chef Elias Solomon and the kitchen team personally deliver tasting courses to the table, sharing origin stories behind ingredients like calamari sourced straight from local fishermen.
Celebratory Cellar Walkthroughs
Guests celebrating milestones are treated to thoughtful personal hospitality, including guided walkthroughs of the restaurant's extensive cellar space.
Tableside Liquid Nitrogen Presentation
Tasting menu courses feature theatrical tableside preparation, including bluefin tuna crudo finished at your table with liquid-nitrogen-frozen finger lime.
Thoughtful Driver Accommodations
Guests driving or abstaining from wine are accommodated with tailored non-alcoholic alternatives, such as sparkling jasmine tea designed to pair with savoury dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drinks options are available if I'm not drinking wine?
CIRCL offers an extensive wine program featuring over 150 pours available by the glass alongside a cellar of 1,500 to 4,000 bottles, allowing guests to taste rare vintages without committing to a full bottle. In contrast, the cocktail selection is limited to a small list of house cocktails, with classic mixed drinks unavailable.
How does the Circl Experience tasting menu work?
The Circl Experience is a multi-course set tasting menu (featuring roughly seven courses plus snacks) showcasing signature dishes like caviar crumpets, bluefin tuna crudo, calamari, and Blackmore Wagyu. Wine pairings, including rare cellar options, are available to accompany the courses. Guests can also visit for casual drinks and small plates.
Can I make a reservation for special occasions or groups?
Yes, reservations are available and can be booked for both the multi-course tasting menus and regular dining, with private dining space also available for special gatherings.
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