Restaurant
Elio’s Place
1/238 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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1/238 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout Elio’s Place
Tucked off Flinders Lane, this European bistro cuts through CBD clatter with easy charm and zero attitude. Past the front bar, the dining room leans into an unhurried *sprezzatura*—softened acoustics where table talk never competes with background noise, backed by staff who let you exhale. Regulars make a beeline for duck liver parfait cut with pickled radicchio, or the pink-centered cheeseburger served over warm peppercorn sauce. Later on, post-show tables unwind over pours of orange wine and cold house martinis.
- Inventive Bistro Staples: From a crumbed rockling burger with tartare to a thick cheeseburger served halved over warm peppercorn sauce.
- Acoustic Comfort & Dual Layout: An active front bar gives way to a dining room softened against harsh clatter so tables converse at regular volume.
- BYO Sundays: Guests can bring one bottle of wine per person with zero corkage alongside a shared Sunday set menu.
What's On at Elio’s Place
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Elio’s Place Deserves Your Table
From pre-theatre martinis to unhurried European Sunday feasts, reserve your table and experience Flinders Lane at its finest.
European Bistro Fare & Thoughtful Pairings
Dishes like the standout duck liver parfait with pickled radicchio and cultured-butter wholemeal focaccia pair seamlessly with a curated selection of natural wines and aperitifs.
Smooth, creamy, almost decadent, it melted into the onion jam like the two were made for each other.
Porsche Tang Unhurried Sunday Feasts with Zero-Corkage BYO
Sunday lunch and dinner feature an abundant multi-course set menu alongside an open BYO policy allowing guests to bring a prized bottle with zero corkage.
Their BYO Sundays are such a winner idea: bring one bottle of wine per person and enjoy a generous $70pp set menu with no corkage.
Verity Bee Effortless Pre- and Post-Event Dining
Tucked discreetly into Flinders Lane, the kitchen offers swift savory bites, share plates, and house martinis timed seamlessly around city shows and arena events.
A charming place perfectly located for pre-or-post event dining.
Amy Flexible Dual-Zone Bar and Dining Room Flow
Guests can drop into the energetic front bar for an impromptu drink and house martini or settle into the tucked-away dining room for an intimate sit-down dinner.
There are 2 seating areas, bars and dining room. We didn't have a booking and was lucky enough to get a table in the dining room.
Cat Acoustic Comfort for Easy Catch-Ups
Thoughtfully cushioned acoustics suppress echoing clatter, keeping ambient sound levels comfortable so dinner companions can converse naturally at speaking volume.
Everyone can speak and be heard at a comfortable volume and there's no harsh clatter echoing through the venue
Megan Ji Milestone Celebrations Without Stuffy Pretension
Whether marking a family milestone or reuniting with old friends, the team delivers attentive, warm hospitality that feels celebratory without any stuffy pretension.
It was the perfect spot for a 21st birthday celebration with family – relaxed yet still felt special.
Cape Sunrise
Most popular items
Signature savoury plates and house staples celebrated across dining room and bar visits.
Burrata
The burrata, draped in chilli oil, struck a thoughtful balance between creaminess and heat, while the addition of charred onions introduced a welcome crunch and smoky depth.
B Jones House-Made Wholemeal Focaccia
The focaccia arrived first and quietly did its job — soft, well-made, and all the better for the cultured butter alongside it.
Porsche Tang Duck Liver Parfait
Smooth, creamy, almost decadent, it melted into the onion jam like the two were made for each other.
Porsche Tang Beef Tartare
The beef tartare was absolutely divine… so fresh and so perfectly balanced.
Thrive and Shine Co.
Other favorites
Desserts, bar drinks, and standout snacks that complete the bistro experience.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a must. The perfect airiness.
Jay Tee Potato Cakes
The potato cakes, deceptively simple in appearance, were executed with precision: feather‑light interiors encased in a perfectly crisp exterior.
B Jones Carrot Cake
This place has the best carrot cake in Melbourne. I'm told it's hand made and you can really taste that.
Svetlana Liemareff House Martinis
Their house martinis were excellent.
Cat
Before you head over
Essential guidance on reservations, acoustics, and Sunday cellar pairings—book your table ahead to secure the full bistro experience.
Reserve Ahead for Dining Room Seating
The layout splits between a front bar and an intimate dining room. While walk-ins occasionally secure tables, booking ahead is strongly recommended for dinner, especially when dining before or after city shows and arena events.
Take Advantage of BYO Sundays
Sundays feature a dedicated BYO offering that allows guests to bring one bottle of wine per person with zero corkage alongside the generous set menu, making it ideal for pairing special bottles with bistro classics.
Choose It for Effortless Conversation
Unlike noisy, hard-surfaced dining halls, the room features softened acoustics where conversations remain effortless without shouting over clatter. It is tailored for intimate milestones and reunions—book your table now to secure your spot.
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