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NOMAD Melbourne

187 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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Find NOMAD Melbourne

187 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9021 5240
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About NOMAD Melbourne

Tucked downstairs off Flinders Lane, NOMAD channels smoke, charcoal, and Mediterranean craft into an effortless basement feast. Diners make a beeline for the wood-fired flatbread dusted in fragrant za'atar, tearing into it alongside silk-smooth fava bean hummus and creamy burrata. The open kitchen keeps the floor buzzing while groups settle in over 'The Feast'—a generous spread of yellowfin tuna escabeche, wood-fired mushrooms, and juicy charcoal roast chicken with toum. Wine pairings arrive tailored glass by glass to each plate, keeping pace without stiff formal pretension. Dinner wraps on the signature olive oil ice cream sandwich layered with halva and pistachio.

  • Wood-Fired Hearth Craft: Charcoal and fire anchor the kitchen, sending out blistered za'atar flatbread, fava bean hummus, and tender wood-fired mushrooms.
  • The Feast Progression: Curated multi-course tasting spreads cater generously to groups and couples, easily adapting across vegetarian and meat dishes.
  • Tailored Wine Pairings: Floor staff and sommeliers match individual glasses to specific plates and dietary requirements with attentive ease.
  • Subterranean Atmosphere: A moody subterranean basement setting on Flinders Lane offers high culinary polish without stiff dress codes.
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Why Diners Choose NOMAD Melbourne

Why diners choose NOMAD Melbourne for shared feasts, milestone celebrations, and pre-theatre dining.

  • Generous Multi-Course Feasts

    NOMAD's curated multi-course Feast set menu feeds groups and pairs generously, ensuring every diner leaves completely satisfied without awkward portioning.

    I went with my partner, and we both left feeling full, happy, and already talking about how we need to bring our friends back here when they visit!!

    Tai Ngawhika

  • Bespoke Feasting & Tailored Pairings

    The kitchen expertly tailors multi-course set tasting menus for individual dietary preferences, while pairing distinct sommelier-selected wines to each guest's specific courses.

    We both got “the feast” and I am a vegetarian and my partner eat meats and they completely catered to both of us. We left without being able to fit in another bite. We also did the wine paring and our wine Somalia “Serena” was amazing! 10/10 no notes, felt like she really cared and paired our wines individually to both of our plates and dietaries

    A Philip

  • Polished Milestone Celebrations

    From wedding dinners to family milestones, professional staff provide heartfelt hospitality and celebratory touches that make guests feel genuinely cared for and at ease.

    Came for our wedding dinner. Food is incredible. Service is top notch. The atmosphere is perfect. Lucy was our waitress and she was a complete professional. Very good at her job and honestly made our night.

    Kurt Bauer

  • Welcoming Multi-Generational Milestones

    The team warmly welcomes multi-generational groups and lively gatherings, delivering thoughtful service that alleviates any tension around dining at an upscale city venue.

    We are celebrating kiddo and mum’s birthday and Nomad made it wonderfully special by giving us two birthday candles and the service was efficient but not pushy. They are so friendly to the kids and ease my nervousness about bringing kids to a nice restaurant

    Piggy Eatalot

  • Paced Pre-Theatre Dining

    Guests heading to performances at Hamer Hall or city comedy shows enjoy tight, coordinated service and fast kitchen execution without sacrificing dining quality.

    We had the pre-theatre express menu before a show at Hamer Hall, and everything was delicious. They accommodated a dietary restriction seamlessly. Service was lovely from everyone!

    Shannon H

  • Subterranean Pre-Show Atmosphere

    Tucked discreetly into a subterranean basement on Flinders Lane, the moody lighting and express kitchen pacing provide the ideal city dinner before evening entertainment.

    Great place to eat, tucked away in a basement. Moody lighting, attentive staff - we had the pre theatre menu. My highlight was the fish. They also had some fabulous non alcoholic cocktails. 10/10 for a pre comedy festival meal.

    Maria Diana Syrakis

Signature wood-fired plates and multi-course feasts defining the NOMAD experience

  • Wood fired flatbread

    the wood fired flatbread with za’atar, which was warm, smoky and addictive, perfect for dipping into everything that followed

    B

  • Burrata

    paired with burrata and cured meat — it’s such a perfect combination

    Ella Kuang

  • The Feast set menu

    We went for the $115 Feast set menu. Delightful flavours and textures.

    Silva Star

  • Fava bean hummus

    fava bean hummus — cucumber, preserved lemon, sumac — it just clicks. The hummus is silky but still fresh, not heavy.

    bb

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, appetisers, and desserts to complete your table

  • Olive oil ice cream

    olive oil ice cream

    Vanessa Wingert

  • Zucchini flowers

    The zucchini flowers were the standout

    Pamela Hammond

  • Charcoal roast chicken

    the charcoal roast chicken with harissa, toum and guindilla was easily one of the standout savoury dishes

    B

  • Dirty Shiraz gin and tonic

    the dirty Shiraz gin and tonic was very refreshing

    Pamela Hammond

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that elevate dining at NOMAD Melbourne

  • Personalised Birthday Celebrations

    During milestone celebrations like family birthdays, the team adds celebratory touches including birthday candles and welcoming hospitality that puts guests at ease.

  • Individualised Sommelier Pairings

    Guests booking set menus receive bespoke beverage recommendations matched individually to each course and distinct dietary preference.

  • Seamless Dietary Customisation

    Kitchen and front-of-house teams easily adjust multi-course tasting and express menus for individual vegetarians and specific restrictions without compromising the feast.

  • Kitchen Views & Charcoal Grilling Insights

    Diners can observe the open culinary action in the back, adding engaging visual flair to the moody subterranean space.

Before you head over

Practical advice on set menu pacing, dietary accommodations, and showtime schedules

  • Pace the Shared Feast Menu

    The structured multi-course 'Feast' set menu is generous, rich, and carb-heavy—anchored by house wood-fired flatbread and potatoes—so arrive hungry or pace appetisers to avoid getting too full before dessert.

  • Tailor Set Menus to Dietary Needs

    Whether managing split vegetarian and meat preferences across partners or coordinating dietary restrictions for express dining, alert staff early so the kitchen and sommelier can tailor plates and pairings individually.

  • Book the Express Pre-Theatre Menu

    If dining ahead of performances at Hamer Hall or city arts venues, opt for the dedicated pre-theatre express menu and flag your curtain call to ensure seamless course pacing.

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