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Lamaro's Hotel

273-279 Cecil St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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273-279 Cecil St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9690 3737
HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lamaro's Hotel

This South Melbourne gastropub pairs heritage charm with an upscale dining room where conversation flows easily over carpet and an open fire. Regulars point straight to the pan-fried veal schnitzel—crusted in sourdough, parmesan, and lemon crumbs, then plated with Italian slaw and Diane sauce. Steaks get a smoky sear over red gum wood, backed by a cellar book deep enough to reward curious pours by the glass. Up front, cold tap beers and televised sport keep the neighborhood energy grounded, letting an unhurried cutlet dinner roll into a late glass of cabernet.

  • Signature Veal Schnitzel: Crusted in sourdough, parmesan, and lemon crumbs, served with Italian slaw and Diane sauce.
  • Acoustic Hearth Comfort: Carpeted dining rooms and an open hearth keep chatter easy to hear without pub clatter.
  • Red Gum Grill & Cellar List: Wood-fired red gum steaks matched to a book-bound cellar list with extensive by-the-glass options.
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Why Choose Lamaro's Hotel

Discover why South Melbourne locals and visitors choose Lamaro's Hotel for elevated gastropub dining, wood-fired cuts, and relaxed hospitality.

  • Bespoke Pan-Fried Veal Schnitzel

    Lamaro's signature pan-fried veal cutlet is crumbed with sourdough, parmesan, and lemon, served with an Italian slaw and balanced Diane sauce.

    I ordered their pan fried Veal Schnitzel with sourdough, parmesan and lemon crumbs, served with an Italian slaw and a light Diane sauce, chased down with a tall lemon, lime bitters. Perfection

    Dr David Pinder (TCM)

  • Refined Gastropub Dining Atmosphere

    The venue combines a slick, well-appointed restaurant dining space and stylish front bar with elevated, chef-driven gastropub classics.

    more upmarket (but laid back ) gastro pub experience

    Vaughan

  • Red Gum Wood-Fired Grilling

    Steaks are carefully prepared over authentic red gum wood coals to impart distinctive smoky flavor and charred balance.

    The steaks are cooked perfectly over red gum for that smoky taste.

    Tam N

  • Curated Book-Length Wine Cellar

    Guests navigate cellar choices through an expansive, catalog-length wine book supported by confident table recommendations and broad by-the-glass vintages.

    A wine list (a book actually) ensures all preferences are met, with sage advice to match.

    Mery

  • Acoustic Comfort by the Fireplace

    Carpeted interiors dampen reverberation alongside a warm open hearth, ensuring guests can hold effortless conversations without venue strain.

    The fit-out is really lovely with a big open fire. It isn’t noisy as it has carpet. Big bonus, as these days I feel like I’m going deaf when ppl chat to me in most venues as I can barely hear them!

    nat

  • Welcoming Neighborhood Front Bar

    The front bar offers a relaxed, unpretentious setting with flat-screen sports and draught beers where solo visitors or casual catch-ups feel at home.

    dominant white marble bar, dark timber ... yes, don't worry, Gents, there are plenty of faltscreen TVs with sports on ... even on a Thursday night ... no rowdy crowd, just a pleasant ambience and good vibes.

    Jeffrie Trika

Beloved signature plates and centerpiece dishes from our kitchen

  • Veal Schnitzel

    the veal schnitzel completely lived up to the hype, and while a couple of dishes didn’t quite justify their price, I still left happy. It’s definitely on the expensive side for a pub meal, but if you’re going, the veal schnitzel is the dish not to miss.

    Christopher Wu

  • Scotch Fillet

    A dining companion had the scotch fillet with red wine jus; 300g and I had to help finishing it. It was the best steak I’ve had in years.

    Andrew Weidmann

  • Scallops & Pork Belly

    Beef carpaccio, grilled scallops & pork belly, crispy eggplant - all made for an excellent meal.

    Mery

  • Salt and Pepper Calamari

    The calamari was tender, lightly seasoned and came with a delicious aioli that disappeared almost immediately.

    Patrick Jane

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and accompaniments to round out your table

  • Garlic Bread

    We also ordered a few starters to share before the mains, including garlic bread and salt and pepper calamari.

    Patrick Jane

  • Charred Brussels Sprouts

    and the sides were thoughtful: golden polenta chips, charred brussels sprouts, and a crisp salad.

    Krishna Pryor

  • Golden Polenta Chips

    the sides were thoughtful: golden polenta chips, charred brussels sprouts, and a crisp salad.

    Krishna Pryor

  • Red & Yellow Beetroot Salad

    I'm not a salad person (sorry Mami), but I did enjoy that Red & Yellow beetroot salad, with presentation to match

    Jeffrie Trika

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, above-and-beyond hospitality details observed by guests at Lamaro's Hotel

  • Fireside Seating Accommodation for Walk-Ins

    When unexpected solo diners arrive without a booking on fully booked nights, staff go out of their way to find comfortable seating by the open fireplace rather than squeezing them at the bar.

  • Rapid First-Aid Assistance for Injured Patrons

    When a patron suffered an injury at a nearby sports venue, bar and kitchen staff immediately prepared ice packed in a bag alongside clean bar linens without hesitation.

  • Compassionate Support for Personal Commemorations

    Staff readily provided a memorial tea light candle and deep personal empathy to a grieving father marking the anniversary of his infant son's passing.

  • Guided Menu and Cellar Consultations

    Floor staff take time to provide confident, in-depth table walkthroughs of dishes and offer sage cellar pairings from the venue's book-length wine catalog.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, signature ordering, and venue accessibility

  • Book in Advance or Drop by the Bar

    Lamaro's can be fully committed on busy evenings, but floor staff frequently accommodate walk-ins or off-the-cuff visits at corner dining tables, the front bar, or outdoor marquee areas. Booking ahead guarantees dining room access.

  • Pace Portions Around the Veal Schnitzel

    The signature pan-fried veal schnitzel with Italian slaw and Diane sauce is a massive, premium cutlet ($40–$50 range) that comfortably anchors a meal, making lighter starters like beef tartare or sharing ideal.

  • Accessibility and Outdoor Dog Friendly Spaces

    The venue features step-free wheelchair access into the building, navigable carpeted dining spaces, accessible bathrooms, and a dog-friendly outdoor beer garden for relaxed visits.

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