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Coda Melbourne

Basement/141 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Basement/141 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9650 3155
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Coda Melbourne

Tucked beneath Flinders Lane, Coda pairs French technique with Vietnamese bite in an industrial basement boîte. City diners pack the tables even on Monday nights for share plates that cut through CBD noise—hiramasa kingfish in green curry, crispy tapioca prawn betel leaf, and rich wagyu rendang. On the floor, the team moves with quiet precision, pouring wine and producing dedicated vegan menus without missing a beat.

  • Subterranean Laneway Vibe: Industrial-chic basement dining room tucked under Flinders Lane, offering an intimate retreat from the CBD hustle.
  • French-Vietnamese Craft: Inventive share plates pairing French technique with Vietnamese flavours, from kingfish in green curry to tapioca prawn betel leaf.
  • Effortless Hosting & Service: Attentive floor staff with a standalone vegan menu ready to coordinate group dinners and dietary needs without fuss.
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Why Diners Choose Coda Melbourne

From high-stakes business hosting to subterranean milestone dinners, experience Flinders Lane Mod-Asian dining at its most polished—book your table today.

  • Seamless Corporate and Client Entertaining

    Coda delivers an effortless setting for corporate lunches and dinners, combining polished floor service, an expansive wine list, and share-plate pacing that allows conversation to flow without interruption.

    Perfect work dinner spot!

    Jason M Noe

  • Effortless Milestone Celebrations

    Milestone birthdays and group gatherings benefit from an attentive service team and share-style menus that take the friction out of large-table hosting.

    Highly recommend for a special night out or any occasion worth celebrating!

    Andy Le

  • Subterranean Laneway Retreat

    Tucked down a stairway off Flinders Lane, the subterranean room provides a quiet haven from street level while preserving an atmospheric streetscape view from below.

    The basement setting makes you feel like you've escaped the hustle of the city but you're able to sit back and watch it from the windows.

    Adrian in Melbs

  • Atmospheric Industrial-Chic Space

    Industrial-chic finishes and thoughtful lighting create a dining room that balances lively downtown energy with secluded, intimate warmth.

    set within an industrial-chic basement space that feels intimate yet lively, perfectly suited to both relaxed dinners and special occasions.

    Peter Lac

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Menus

    Plant-based guests are greeted with dedicated vegan and vegetarian printed menus rather than compromise solutions or ad-hoc omissions.

    They have a separate vegan / vegetarian menu with some great options.

    Rob Carletti

  • Rigorous Dietary Accommodation

    The kitchen adapts seamlessly to varied allergy profiles across large parties, ensuring gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free diners experience the full breadth of the menu.

    catered very well for my veggie friends and those with gluten and dairy intolerances.

    Lucy Williams

Beloved Modern Asian share plates frequently highlighted by guests.

  • Hiramasa Kingfish

    the kingfish has secured its place as one of the best dishes we have ever had.

    Hannah Phillips

  • Crispy Tapioca and Prawn Betel Leaf

    The Crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf was actual perfection.

    Stephen Allison

  • Wagyu Beef Rendang Curry

    The wagyu beef rendang curry was rich and beautifully balanced, with impressive depth of flavour.

    Peter Lac

  • Prawn Fried Rice

    The prawn fried rice was pure nostalgia in the best possible way — comforting, packed with flavour and impossible to stop eating.

    Chaman Ipalawatta

Other favorites

Thoughtful desserts and bespoke cellar pairings that complete the subterranean dining experience.

  • Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Praline

    Dessert sealed the deal with a stunning dark chocolate and hazelnut praline finished with wattle pollen. Rich, silky and beautifully balanced without being overly sweet — the perfect ending to the night.

    Chaman Ipalawatta

  • Coffee Coconut Crème Caramel

    For dessert, the coffee coconut crème caramel with white rum sorbet provided a smooth and elegant finish to the meal.

    Peter Lac

  • Sesame & Peanut Parfait with Miso Ice Cream

    Sesame & peanut parfait with miso ice cream – Perfect balance of flavours. I love peanut desserts!

    Alex “Alexsfoodieadventures”

  • Sommelier Wine Pairings

    Her wine pairings are always thoughtful and on point, and it’s clear she brings the same passion and expertise to Coda.

    Jasmine “Jazzy” S.

Beyond the menu

From dedicated plant-based menus to stealth floor service, experience the considered hospitality that defines Coda—book your table now.

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Menus

    Rather than relying on improvised kitchen alterations, Coda presents a dedicated printed vegan and vegetarian menu to ensure plant-based and allergy-restricted guests are catered to seamlessly.

  • Discreet Table Pacing & Silent Refills

    The floor team practices effortless, stealth service—clearing finished plates promptly and topping up water glasses without diners noticing to keep social conversations uninterrupted.

  • Empathy-Led Floor Hospitality

    Front-of-house staff pay active attention to guest wellbeing, stepping in to lift moods and turn around stressful days with thoughtful, restorative care.

  • Namesake Storytelling at the Table

    Accommodating servers take the time to share the narrative behind the restaurant’s namesake, adding personal context to the subterranean laneway experience.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice drawn from diner experiences to ensure a seamless visit. Reserve your table ahead to secure your spot.

  • Ask for the Dedicated Dietary Menu

    Do not be discouraged by automated online booking notes cautioning against dietary limitations; the restaurant provides a dedicated printed vegan and vegetarian menu in-house, with staff attentive to gluten-free and allergy needs.

  • Book Ahead and Request Entrance Seating

    The subterranean dining room fills completely even on Monday nights, bringing lively background noise. For clearer conversation during business dinners, request seating near the entrance or visit just after the peak lunch rush.

  • Complement the Set Menu with Shared Signatures

    When dining with colleagues or family, anchoring the meal with the set menu and supplementing it with à la carte signatures—such as the beef rendang and roti for mopping up sauces—creates the smoothest pacing for sharing. Book your table early to lock in your preferred time.

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