Restaurant
Harriot
555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Harriot pairs refined French-leaning bistro plates with effortless hospitality on Collins Street. The room hums with unpretentious warmth, whether settling into a quiet solo date or hosting a celebratory crew. Seasonal set menus move smoothly from bluefin tuna with fermented porcini and delicate gruyère ravioli to crisp-skinned duck breast and seared Sher Wagyu. Tables with strict dietary needs—including coeliac diners—find rare ease here, with tailored gluten-free adaptations handled seamlessly across courses. On the floor, dedicated sommelier guidance steers each glass to match the food, right through to a chocolate choux or a finishing pour at the bar.
- Sommelier-Led Pairings: Course-by-course wine recommendations and pairing guidance delivered tableside by dedicated sommeliers.
- Coeliac-Safe Adaptations: Set menus seamlessly modified for allergies and preferences, treating gluten-free orders as coeliac-safe.
- French Bistro Craft: Refined dishes like bluefin tuna with porcini, gruyère ravioli, crisp duck breast, and Sher Wagyu.
What's On at Harriot
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Key Reasons to Dine at Harriot
Why guests return to Harriot for celebrations, fine bistro dining, and seamless hospitality
Expert sommelier beverage pairings
Dedicated sommeliers guide course-by-course pairings across an expansive wine list, ensuring harmonious matches for contemporary bistro dishes.
His wine recommendations were thoughtful, knowledgeable, and perfectly matched each course, making the meal even more memorable.
Jas “Jazzy” S Custom libations and mixology
Bespoke cocktail preparation and creative beverage pairings offer an indulgent dining accompaniment tailored to individual tastes.
Special shoutout to the bartender who was tailoring custom drinks for us all night.
Charlotte Ayers Rigorous coeliac-safe menu adaptation
Multi-course set menus are adapted seamlessly for diners with dietary requirements, with gluten-free dishes handled with strict coeliac safety.
they treat all gluten-free meals as coeliac-safe, which is a rare and very appreciated touch.
anna sav Seamless dietary management for groups
Group dining and business lunches are accommodated smoothly, ensuring multiple dietary preferences are managed without friction or disruption.
We had a the 4 course set menu and they made sure all dietary requests were sorted without any effort.
Howser Attentive and intuitive service
Intuitive, attentive front-of-house staff anticipate diner needs spontaneously, delivering hospitality that is caring without being overbearing.
It was such a thoughtful gesture that showed how attentive and caring the service was.
Jessica Ling Warm and restorative social atmosphere
A refined yet comfortable setting ensures guests leave feeling restored, warmly looked after, and deeply connected.
We all left feeling a lot more human and a lot more connected than when we walked in.
Sam Hurst
Most popular items
Top-rated signature dishes from the kitchen
Bluefin Tuna Tartare
The tuna tartare is absolutely my favourite dish — fresh, balanced, and beautifully presented.
Zhanbo Lu Aylesbury Duck
The duck was perfectly cooked and everything was super delicious.
Nikitha Varghese Gruyere Ravioli
the ravioli was a wonderful surprise that completely exceeded expectations.
Zhanbo Lu Sher Wagyu
The highlights for me were definitely the oysters and the Sher Wagyu. The steak was cooked to absolute perfection.
Chili EATandDREAM
Other favorites
Bespoke drinks, house-baked sides, and dessert finishes
Gluten-Free Bread
The Gluten free bread was also exceptional.
A_Hirshy Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
the apple pie with vanilla ice cream was a stand out.
Esther La Greca Tailored Cocktails
Special shoutout to the bartender who was tailoring custom drinks for us all night.
Charlotte Ayers Roast Scallop
Roast scallop, café de paris butter
Meatloaf Muncher
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details and personalised touches that elevate dining at Harriot
Dedicated Sommelier Guidance
Dedicated floor sommeliers provide course-by-course pairings and thoughtful, knowledgeable guidance tailored across your meal.
Coeliac-Safe Dietary Accommodation
The kitchen treats gluten-free set dishes as coeliac-safe and seamlessly accommodates dietary requirements without fuss or confusion.
Course Pre-Portioning
Staff offer intuitive table hospitality, such as pre-portioning shared pasta dishes like ravioli so guests can dine effortlessly.
Anticipatory Table Care & Farewell Treats
Attentive hospitality includes anticipatory gestures, like managers providing parting farewell snacks and staff quickly bringing stain assistance without being asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Harriot accommodate gluten-free, coeliac, or dairy-free dietary requirements?
Harriot accommodates dietary requirements smoothly across both set menus and à la carte options, treating gluten-free meals as coeliac-safe and serving gluten-free bread. However, full dairy-free options cannot always be completely accommodated across every course.
Are dining options available as a set menu or à la carte?
Guests can choose between multi-course seasonal set menus and à la carte dining, with staff able to assist by portioning dishes like pasta for sharing across the table.
Can you get sommelier wine pairings or custom cocktails with your meal?
Harriot offers tailored cocktails and a dedicated on-floor sommelier service to guide custom wine recommendations and course pairings throughout the meal.
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