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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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+61 3 9639 7822
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.
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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

Beloved signature pastas and lunchtime highlights that define the Marameo dining experience

  • Cacio e Pepe

    Standouts were the cacio e Pepe with truffle. I'm still drooling looking at the pictures if it. Creamy but not too rich and full of flavour.

    Sabrina Potter

  • Squid Ink Linguine

    Such an amazing experience, food was exceptional - special call out to the squid ink linguine with crab, you feel so special from when you walk in here.

    Clare Molloy

  • Chicken Cotoletta Sandwich

    the Vodka Chicken Cotoletta sandwich special was nothing short of incredible - Think crunchy fried chicken, drenched in a rich napoli vodka sauce and finished with stracciatella and a chilli salsa verde.

    Regaleatsmelb

  • Mushroom Lasagne

    Had lunch, ordered the squid ink linguini and the mushroom lasagne. Both were exquisite. Full flavoured and unctuous.

    Andrew Hinge

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you accommodate a pre-theatre or show schedule?

Marameo is experienced with timing tight schedules. Guests dining before comedy shows or theatre performances note that the kitchen and waitstaff accommodate tight departures by expediting course service when notified.

Can set menus accommodate dietary needs and allergies?

Staff regularly adapt dishes and set menus for dietary restrictions, gluten-free dining, coeliac precautions, and pregnancy food aversions, though portions for gluten-free pasta substitutes can lean slightly smaller.

What seating options are available for group celebrations?

For larger groups and parties, Marameo offers specific dining spaces including a private dining room, semi-private areas, outdoor seating, and dedicated round or marble tables.

How early should you arrive for the lunch sandwich special?

The lunchtime chicken and vodka sauce cotoletta sandwich special is very popular and can sell out quickly within 30 minutes of opening, so arriving early or booking ahead is recommended.

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