Restaurant

Marameo

6 Russell Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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6 Russell Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Marameo

Tucked down Russell Place, Marameo turns out punchy neo-Italian dining with serious lane-way energy. Tables fill fast with bowls of squid ink linguine with crab, silken cacio e pepe, and platters of airy focaccia with mortadella. By day, office crowds rush the counter for the cult $15 vodka chicken cotoletta sandwich; by night, floor staff coordinate group feasts across the marble table and private dining rooms without missing a beat on dietary needs. Theatre-goers drop in for a brisk pre-show pasta and a glass of Italian red before slipping out right on cue.

  • Tailored Group Feasts: Between the private dining room, semi-private nooks, and dedicated marble table, large groups and work crews get flexible set menus and seamless dietary care.
  • Casual Lunch Sandwich Special: During weekday lunch, the kitchen dishes out a sought-after $15 cotoletta sandwich alongside its regular pasta roster.
  • Pre-Theatre Dining: Floor staff keep early seatings moving at a rapid clip with bowls of truffle-flecked pasta and swift wine pours before showtime.

What's On at Marameo

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Why Dine at Marameo

Discover why guests choose Marameo for social milestones, pre-show dining, and standout Italian lunches.

  • Dedicated Group Spaces & Private Dining Rooms

    Marameo features tailored event layouts including a dedicated private dining room, semi-private rooms, and a communal marble table so milestone birthdays and team dinners stay cohesive and intimate.

    my friends and I booked the private dining room room at Marameo. The booking process was so streamlined and organized.

    Kaitlin Murphy
  • Effortless Group Feasts & Milestone Dinners

    Curated group set menus cater reliably to corporate gatherings and festive parties, backed by staff who comfortably coordinate dishes and table arrangements.

    first of all the round table was perfect for our team of 7 to talk and be together making everyone feel included.

    Kerryn Moscicki
  • Seamless Dietary & Allergy Management

    Staff proactively handle food allergies, coeliac requirements, and pregnancy aversions across multi-course set menus without disruption.

    Even though we were on a set menu, they were very flexible with dietary requirements and really understanding about pregnancy food aversions

    Antoinette M
  • Celebratory Hospitality That Puts Hosts at Ease

    Warm, attentive front-of-house hospitality ensures personal milestones and partner celebrations feel genuinely celebrated and stress-free.

    The set menu was delicious and the service was outstanding - a big shout out to Pierre for helping to make our night feel so special

    Ellie Drenth
  • Showtime-Paced Pre-Theatre Dining

    Conveniently situated in Russell Place, the restaurant provides coordinated, swift service and rapid pacing so patrons make theatre and comedy curtains on time.

    We were heading to a comedy show and they even rushed our order to help us get there on time.

    Samantha Mackinnon
  • High-Value Midday Lunch Sandwiches

    In addition to full-service pasta dinners, Marameo serves a high-demand $15 cotoletta lunch special that delivers fast-paced city lunch value.

    At $15 a sandwich, this upmarket and usually expensive neo-Italian restaurant is doing all the right things with this special

    Regaleatsmelb

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and tailored accommodations that elevate group gatherings, celebrations, and pre-theatre dining.

  • Arrival Drinks & Dedicated Event Hospitality

    Guests arriving for corporate celebrations and private events are greeted with welcome drinks poured on arrival, setting an attentive tone for group gatherings.

  • Coordinated Pre-Theatre Course Timing

    Servers coordinate directly with showtimes and comedy performances, timing and expediting course service so guests dine comfortably without running late.

  • Attentive Dietary & Pregnancy Care

    Staff carefully accommodate complex restrictions across group menus, including dedicated celiac handling, gluten-free desserts, and reassurance around pregnancy food aversions.

  • Custom Group Seating & Milestone Setup

    Milestone group bookings include tailored space arrangements across private dining rooms, semi-private areas, or dedicated round and marble tables with flexibility for personal cakes and floral decor.

Before you head over

Practical planning tips for lunch rushes, theatre schedules, and group dining

  • Arrive early for the lunch sandwich special

    The viral $15 chicken cotoletta sandwich special can sell out within 30 to 45 minutes of opening at 12pm, so arrive right around noon or book ahead on Fridays to ensure you secure one.

  • Flag theatre plans for timed service

    If you are heading to the Comedy Theatre or a nearby show, inform staff when seated; the team will coordinate and rush orders to ensure you make curtain time without stress.

  • Communicate dietary requirements in advance

    The kitchen readily accommodates coeliacs, allergies, and pregnancy food aversions even across set menus, offering gluten-free pasta and dessert options upon request.

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