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Malin

687 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

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687 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

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+61 432 506 282
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Malin

Carlton North’s Malin pairs relaxed dining with avant-garde French technique in an intimate 20-seat room. Modern degustation menus dodge bistro clichés across four or six courses—think raw bluefin tuna balanced by mustard ice cream, or rock oysters with riesling granita and cucumber. Chefs drop plates tableside in sync, while well-spaced tables keep room chatter calm and unhurried. The kitchen sends guests into the evening with a parting gift bag of house-made madeleines and dandelion tea.

  • Inventive French Tasting Menus: Four- and six-course menus feature bold pairings like bluefin tuna with mustard ice cream and ballotine chicken with mushroom duxelles.
  • Intimate 20-Seat Room: A cozy 20-seat room with spaced tables and simultaneous tableside plate drops by the chefs ensures relaxed, easy conversation.
  • Takeaway Madeleines & Tea: Departing diners receive a small takeaway gift bag filled with house-made madeleines and dandelion tea.
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Why Choose Malin

Discover what sets Malin apart, from inventive multi-course menus to intimate hospitality on Rathdowne Street.

  • Inventive Modern French Degustation

    Malin challenges classic French degustations through unorthodox pairings like blue fin tuna with mustard ice cream and banana with oyster, delivering adventurous yet cohesive courses.

    lots of unique, innovative combinations that actually work

    Stephanie Rose

  • Synchronized Chef-Led Presentation

    Plates arrive with culinary choreography—the chef and sous chef often serve all diners at a table at the exact same moment before staff explain every component in detail.

    often the chef and his sous would serve all three at once, placing the three plates at exactly the same moment

    chris mason

  • Acoustically Spaced Micro-Dining

    With roughly 20 seats and generous acoustic spacing, the room allows guests to converse naturally without struggling against room noise.

    The tables were well-spaced and we could hear each other but not the other table.

    Greta Caruso

  • Attentive Celebration Coordination

    Private milestone dining and celebrations benefit from responsive coordination, clear communication, and dedicated event planning from start to finish.

    She was incredibly accommodating to all of our requests, making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it.

    Candice Lee

  • Welcoming, Unpretentious Ease

    The service cultivates a warm, self-assured atmosphere where diners—including solo guests—feel completely unhurried, comfortable, and at home.

    infused with that quiet kind of confidence that makes you feel completely at home

    M P

  • Thoughtful Parting Hospitality

    Guests depart with a thoughtful parting gift bag containing house-made madeleines and Dandelion tea, extending hospitality beyond the dining room.

    They send you home with a little thank you gift bag of madeleines and Dandelion tea, which is such a sweet touch.

    Stephanie Rose

Signature culinary courses from the seasonal French tasting menu

  • Ballotine chicken

    the ballotine chicken filled with mushroom duxelles was flavour packed, rich and buttery

    Barry

  • Pork fillet

    Transcendental. On every level. I will dream about this dish for years.

    M P

  • Blue fin tuna with mustard ice cream

    the cold sensation from the mustard ice cream works well with the raw tuna.

    Barry

  • Rock oyster

    one of the best oysters I’ve ever had. So fresh and such a good combo!

    Stephanie Rose

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the dining experience at Malin

  • Takeaway Madeleines and Dandelion Tea Gift Bag

    Guests are sent home with a complimentary packaged gift bag containing house-made madeleines and Dandelion tea to extend the dining experience beyond the venue.

  • Synchronized Chef Plate Service

    Courses are delivered directly by the head chef and sous chef, who synchronized plate placement at the table before front-of-house staff introduce the ingredients in depth.

  • Maison Balzac Glassware and Curated Table Settings

    Table arrangements feature thoughtful design touches, including Maison Balzac glassware, quality table linens, and well-spaced seating designed to keep ambient noise low.

  • Direct Event Coordination and Bespoke Cocktail Requests

    Event planning offers responsive direct coordination for private dining, including custom cocktail requests tailored on the spot by the bartender.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dining formats and menus are offered?

Malin offers seasonal multi-course tasting menus, typically featuring a 4-course option ($125 per person) or a 6-course chef's menu ($175 per person), alongside optional beverage pairings and custom off-menu cocktails. Courses feature modern French techniques with inventive combinations such as tuna with mustard ice cream and banana with oyster.

How long does the tasting menu experience take?

Plan for a leisurely multi-course dining experience. Diners typically spend around two hours or more for the full tasting menu, noting that pacing between courses can be unhurried.

Can you book private events or reserve for special occasions?

Yes. Malin operates an intimate, roughly 20-seat dining room and also coordinates private gatherings in a downstairs private dining space. Bookings can be arranged in advance, with staff accommodating special dietary requests like gluten-free options and milestone celebrations.

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