Restaurant
Cutler
55-57 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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55-57 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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Housed in a converted Gertrude Street metalworks, Cutler strips the stiffness out of high-end dining with razor-sharp Mod Oz cooking. Low lighting, veined marble, and candlelit booths frame milestone dinners and late-running dates. Fitzroy diners gravitate to the kitchen bar—front-row stools to watch the line fire wood-grilled calamari and crisp-skinned Muscovy duck. The menu moves effortlessly between fine-dining craft and laid-back comfort: savory donuts capped with salmon roe, buttery tuna crudo, eye fillet smothered in foie gras, and a late-afternoon double-weight burger. Attentive floor staff keep the pacing seamless without hovering, leaving ample room to linger over cellar wine pairings and dark chocolate gateau.
- Moody industrial room: Booths and marble accents tuck inside a restored metalworks factory for low-lit date nights and milestone celebrations.
- Open kitchen bar seating: Counter seats face the open kitchen line, giving diners front-row views of chefs searing dry-aged duck and corner inlet calamari.
- High-low dining flexibility: Refined dishes like eye fillet with foie gras share the bill alongside casual cravings like double-weight burgers and baked rigatoni.
- Attentive milestone service: The dining floor handles anniversaries and celebrations with intuitive, personalized care from arrival to final dessert.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Cutler
Discover why diners choose Cutler for milestone celebrations, sultry date nights, and unpretentious modern dining—secure your table today.
Personalized Milestone Celebrations
Milestone dinners are elevated by intuitive floor staff who coordinate every detail and personally acknowledge anniversaries and special celebrations.
every staff member who came to our table warmly acknowledging our anniversary, a lovely and personal touch.
The Casavillas Seamless Group Receptions and Functions
Private dining and group events are executed seamlessly with dedicated coordination, flawless catering, and warm hospitality.
We had our daughter’s wedding reception party at Cutler yesterday and absolutely everything exceeded our expectations.
Leigh Villanti Historic Metalworks Architecture
Housed in a converted historic metalworks factory, the room combines architectural character with marble detailing and secluded candlelit booth seating.
an old metalworks factory with marbled walls & intimate candlelit booths
Deb Dickson Moody Ambience for Intimate Dates
Low, atmospheric lighting and cozy booth arrangements create a sultry, secluded setting tailored for romantic dinners and conversation.
particularly the back half of the inside of the restaurant, absolutely perfect for date night occasions.
Kevin He Front-Row Kitchen Counter Artistry
Direct counter seating looks straight into the open kitchen, letting diners watch the precision and calm artistry of the culinary team up close.
sitting at the bar it’s quite an art to admire.
Camille A. Haute Cuisine Meets Comfort Classics
The menu pairs polished Modern Australian mains like dry-aged duck with elevated comfort dishes such as the double-weight gourmet burger.
Cutler offers brilliant food, from innovative small plates to comforting mains, set in a polished yet relaxed space with top-tier hospitality.
Happy Fatty
Most popular items
Guest favorites and standout dishes from the kitchen
Dry-Aged Duck
The crown of duck is a must order, along with the tuna and yuzu dressing.
Keith Stephens Tuna Crudo
the tuna starter was buttery, fresh, and so delicious.
Henry Jasin Wood-Grilled Calamari
calamari with green romesco which was the perfect texture and full of flavour.
Hannah Riggall Eye Fillet
The eye fillet was absolutely divine! The combination of truffled spinach and foie gras parfait was rich, decadent, and beautifully balanced.
The Casavillas
Other favorites
Notable desserts, sides, and snacks complement the main tasting progression.
Chocolate Gâteau
Chocolate GÂTEAU – rich and decadent, with dates working beautifully against the dark chocolate.
Happy Fatty Spicy Baked Pipe Rigate
Why pay $32 for the spicy baked pipe rigate next door at Marion when you can get this one as a side for $18 at Cutler?
STEPH • MELB FOOD & TRAVEL Anchovy & Sage Fritters
Like a fancy beer snack, I could’ve easily scoffed 50 of these tasty morsels alone!
Deb Dickson Sablé Breton Tart
Dessert was equally impressive with the sablé breton tart which was the perfect end to the meal.
The Casavillas
Beyond the menu
Intuitive service flourishes and thoughtful hospitality details elevate dining at Cutler—reserve your table for an effortless occasion.
Pre-Arranged Celebration Touches
Guests marking anniversaries and birthdays can arrange celebration upgrades such as champagne, custom cakes, and floral bouquets in advance, reinforced by floor staff who warmly acknowledge the milestone throughout the evening.
Custom Sommelier Pairings
Sommeliers and seasoned servers readily assemble tailored, course-by-course wine pairings to harmonize with seasonal menus even when a set pairing is not formally scheduled.
Table Crumbing Between Courses
Service embraces classic fine-dining choreography, including seamless table crumbing between savory courses to maintain an unblemished table setting.
Aesop Restroom Amenities
Hospitality extends beyond the dining room into meticulously kept restrooms stocked with premium Aesop hand wash and balm.
Before you head over
Make the most of Cutler’s moody Fitzroy dining room with practical guidance on timing, seating, and special occasions. Reserve your table early to secure your ideal date night or celebration.
Aim for earlier dinner sittings
Peak weekend sittings around 8:15 PM can encounter delays and prolonged course pacing when the dining room is at maximum capacity. Booking an earlier table around 5:45 PM ensures prompt seating and attentive service before the room reaches full volume.
Request your preferred seating style
For romantic dates and celebrations, request the intimate side booths tucked along the marbled walls in the back room. Solo diners or couples seeking kitchen energy should ask for counter seating at the bar to watch the line in action.
Pre-arrange special occasion details
While walk-ins are accepted, reserve well in advance for landmark events. Cutler accommodates pre-arranged celebration packages—including champagne, celebration cakes, and floral bouquets—and can arrange extended table allocations when communicated ahead.
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