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Navi

83b Gamon St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

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83b Gamon St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

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+61 3 9939 9774
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 1:30 – 11:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Navi

Snagging a table at Yarraville’s Navi delivers a front-row seat to Chef Julian Hills transforming native Australian game and flora into sleek degustation courses. Grab a perch at the chef’s counter to watch the line plate emu, wallaby, and quandong with calm precision across an open pass. Milestone diners talk up the house hospitality—warm table visits, custom desserts, and menus signed by the kitchen crew—alongside a non-alcoholic pairing that matches every course with inventive fermented sips and house infusions. The room stays snug and lively right through the final savoury bite of roasted duck.

  • Open Kitchen Counter: Seats directly overlook the open pass, offering a clear view of the kitchen team prepping each course.
  • Native Australian Tasting: Degustation courses spotlight native ingredients, from emu and wallaby to quandong and muntries.
  • Personalized Hospitality: Special milestones receive attentive touches, including custom celebratory desserts and hand-signed menus.
  • Inventive Zero-Proof Pairings: A dedicated non-alcoholic pairing menu crafted with house infusions to match each course.
RestaurantContemporary AustralianFine DiningBarCocktail BarRestaurant

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Why Dine at Navi

Discover how Navi transforms milestone dining through bespoke hospitality, kitchen theatre, and inclusive drink craft.

  • Tailored Milestone Celebrations

    Guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries receive bespoke milestone desserts, surprise treats, and personal recognition from Chef Julian Hills and the team.

    The team went above and beyond by signing our menu and creating a beautiful, custom dessert to make our milestone feel incredibly special.

    Catherine Aguilar

  • Hand-Signed Souvenir Menus

    Each milestone celebration is commemorated with a physical souvenir menu signed with personalized wishes by the kitchen and dining room staff.

    As a thoughtful surprise, they presented us with a menu signed by the team with birthday wishes—a simple gesture that meant a lot and made the celebration feel truly personal.

    Luca Sigmar

  • Immersive Chef's Counter Seating

    Counter and bar seating provides front-row views of the open pass, showcasing the precision and craft of Chef Julian Hills and his team.

    We sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen and watched Julian and his team work their magic.

    Louise Ellis

  • Visible Kitchen Craft and Precision

    Plating and culinary execution unfold directly before diners, offering an engaging view of kitchen technique and coordinated service.

    We loved dining at the chef’s counter overlooking the kitchen, watching how everything ran with such precision in such a cozy space.

    Riccardo Palombo

  • Crafted Non-Alcoholic Degustation Pairings

    Degustation menus feature inventive non-alcoholic course pairings formulated with diverse techniques, flavours, and textures.

    What surprised me most, however, was the non-alcoholic pairing. Every drink was unique and exceptionally creative, showcasing a range of techniques, flavours, and textures that complemented each course beautifully.

    Riccardo Palombo

  • Inclusive Non-Drinker Hospitality

    Guests who abstain from alcohol receive a curated pairing experience that matches the complexity and pacing of the full set menu.

    Impressive selection of non alcs too which was nice to see you aren't left out just because you're taking a break.

    William

Signature dishes and curated beverage experiences celebrated by diners

  • Non alcoholic drink pairing

    I chose the non alcoholic drink pairing and it did not disappoint whilst my friends loved their wine choices.

    Jess M

  • Black garlic, salmon roe macaron

    Black garlic, salmon roe macaron – Signature dish. Very unique and delicious.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Abalone, lions mane, charred lettuce

    Abalone, lions mane, charred lettuce – Abalone skewer. Australian abalone at its finest—perfect texture and flavor.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • King dory, fermented grains, mud crab, caper leaf

    King dory, fermented grains, mud crab, caper leaf – Cooked to perfection. The fish was juicy and fresh, paired beautifully with a mushroom and barley sauce. Excellent.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and intimate culinary details that elevate dining at Navi

  • Hand-Signed Menus & Custom Milestone Desserts

    Diners celebrating milestones receive customized desserts and printed physical menus hand-signed with personal wishes from the kitchen and dining room team.

  • Front-Row Chef's Counter Seating

    Counter and bar seating provides front-row views of the tranquil kitchen pass, letting guests watch the chefs work with calm precision.

  • Curated Non-Alcoholic Pairing Menu

    A thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic course pairing accompanies the degustation, matching each dish using dedicated culinary techniques, textures, and bespoke native ingredients.

  • Personal Tableside Greetings by Chef Julian Hills

    Chef Julian Hills personally greets guests at their tables to introduce the evening's culinary direction and warmly welcome milestone diners.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, seating, and pairings for your degustation at Navi

  • Book Well in Advance

    Navi books out well in advance for its intimate degustation services, so plan ahead and secure your table online early.

  • Request Counter Seating for Kitchen Theatre

    Reserve spots at the bar or chef's counter if you want front-row views of Julian Hills and the team plating in the open kitchen.

  • Explore the Non-Alcoholic Pairing

    If you prefer not to drink alcohol, consider the dedicated non-alcoholic pairing designed with creative textures and flavours to match each course.

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