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Melitta Next Door

160 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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Find Melitta Next Door

160 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61399697641
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Melitta Next Door

This lively Carlton corner bar channels casual Mediterranean nights with hot grilled flatbread, savoury skewers, and cold martinis. Carlton regulars treat it as an easy drop-in spot for drinks and snacks that quickly turns into a full meal. Tables fill with charred flatbread slathered in whipped butter, salty anchovies, and skewers of lamb arrosticini with salsa verde—best followed by pickled mussels and a crisp martini.

  • Signature Grilled Flatbread: Charred and airy, served hot with whipped butter and optional anchovies.
  • Skewer Program: Quick shareable sticks including lamb arrosticini, glazed ox tongue, and kohlrabi.
  • Wednesday Happy Hour: Midweek specials featuring discounted carafes and two-dollar skewers.
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Why Choose Melitta Next Door

Why diners return to Carlton's warm Mediterranean corner bar

  • Signature House-Made Flatbread

    Melitta Next Door bakes fresh flatbread served warm with savoury whipped butter and options like anchovies, establishing itself as the menu's standout centrepiece.

    Favourite dishes include the flatbread (best bread I’ve ever had)

    Lucille

  • Charred Mediterranean Skewer Selection

    The kitchen prepares custom skewers over fire, from lamb arrosticini and ox tongue to fresh fish and kohlrabi, crafted for simple shared dining.

    The lamb arrosticini were absolutely banging, the fish skewers were delicious, the service was quick and the vibe is sick.

    Belle Newman

  • Transportive European Holiday Atmosphere

    With its glowing bar and unhurried hospitality, the room offers diners an evocative escape that captures the feeling of European travel.

    the decor just made you feel like you were on a Euro holiday!

    Rhiannon Hunt

  • Effortless Neighbourhood Welcome

    Front-of-house staff welcome guests with genuine warmth and unpretentious attentiveness, creating an easy, comfortable neighbourhood feel.

    there is an art to being greeted like you are a regular without it feeling contrived.

    Kimberley Tracey

  • Vibrant Group and Catch-Up Grazing

    The casual Carlton dining room and hands-on communal plates make it an ideal setting for groups and couples sharing drinks and conversation.

    food was so tasty everyone at our table keep saying how good the food was. Service was efficient and easy. Very cool vibe here.

    Angelica Jamison

  • Midweek Social Happy Hour

    Midweek offerings feature $15 carafes alongside $2 skewers, turning Wednesday evenings into a festive, budget-friendly gathering.

    Wednesdays are eternal happy hour ($15 carafes and $2 skewers).

    Haymun

The house favourites and signature skewers that define the table

  • Flatbread with Whipped Butter

    Favourite dishes include the flatbread (best bread I’ve ever had) pickled mussels, the fried pumpkin, goat stew, sausage, hot honey vegetables… actually you know what, everything!

    Lucille

  • Lamb Arrosticini

    The lamb arrosticini were absolutely banging, the fish skewers were delicious, the service was quick and the vibe is sick.

    Belle Newman

  • Fish Skewers

    The lamb arrosticini were absolutely banging, the fish skewers were delicious, the service was quick and the vibe is sick.

    Belle Newman

  • Ox Tongue Skewers

    You will come back for the flat bread, panelle, the ox tongue skewers and arrosticini.. pickles are a must and if you are feeling a little hungrier share a main (they are all good!).

    Kimberley Tracey

Other favorites

Appetisers, sides, and signature drinks that complement your table

  • Pickled Mussels

    Favourite dishes include the flatbread (best bread I’ve ever had) pickled mussels, the fried pumpkin, goat stew, sausage, hot honey vegetables… actually you know what, everything!

    Lucille

  • Panelle

    Their flatbread deserves the hype and the panelle are a must try.

    Francesca Corso

  • Cucumber Salad

    Favourite dishes include the flatbread (best bread I’ve ever had) pickled mussels, the fried pumpkin, goat stew, sausage, hot honey vegetables… actually you know what, everything!

    Lucille

  • Coffee Crema

    drinks are also delicious (personal faves are passioncello spritz and the coffee crema!).

    Georgia Gordon

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you know about ordering the flatbread?

The house flatbread with whipped onion butter is Melitta's standout item. Guests consistently recommend ordering one per person, or an extra serving, along with anchovies to add a salty, savoury finish.

Are the skewers suitable for sharing?

Yes, Melitta's skewers—including lamb arrosticini, ox tongue, and fish—are designed for flexible grazing and sharing across the table, pairing easily with vegetable sides and pickled dishes.

Can you visit without a reservation?

Melitta Next Door operates smoothly for walk-ins, though tables can fill quickly later into the evening. Arriving around 6:30 PM allows you to secure seating before peak dinner rush.

How accommodating is the kitchen for allergies and dietary requirements?

The kitchen is very accommodating with dietary restrictions, with past guests successfully dining across shared plates while navigating nut allergies and dairy-free requirements.

Is outdoor seating available?

Outdoor seating is available along the street, offering a pleasant spot to sit in the sunshine for an early dinner and drinks.

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