Alluvial

Name: Alluvial
Address: 495 Collins Street, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 8627 1400
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 3.1

3.1

120 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world.

Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Dec 2023

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Buffet breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 8627 1400
Website
http://www.melbourne.intercontinental.com/dining/alluvial-restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Clinton Jackson

Location
495 Collins Street, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
William Street
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
Southern Cross Station 5 minutes<br />Flinders Street Station 10 minutes<br />Collins Street Tram Nos: 12, 109, 48
Entertainment
Alluvial is situated on Collins St, close to nearby Etihad Stadium and Spencer St station, making it the perfect place a drink or dinner before a show, concert or sporting match.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Express Lunch
Multiple dates available
E X P R E S S L U N C H $40 Includes one dish with the choice of house beer, wine, soft drink, or 2 scoops of ice cream
Season's Greeting Festive Event
$105.00 per person
Prepaid
8 Dec 2023 only
Celebrate the arrival of the season of festivities with an exclusive evening of entertainment, luxury dining and Christmas cheer. Gather with loved ones, friends or colleagues between the heritage walls of InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto for four hours of indulgence. Delight in the harmonies of the Australian Girls Choir as you sip a glass of French Champagne or artisan cocktail. Then embark on a culinary journey, working your way through a fine seafood tower of cured local catches, oysters, antipasto and more. The experience comes to a close with a grand dessert station offering a variety of gourmet treats. Tickets are limited; reserve your place today.
Christmas Lunch - First Seating (Premium Package)
$455.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2023 only
Christmas Day lunch at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is a decedent affair not to be missed! During this festive season, come together with your family and friends to embrace the timeless tradition of Christmas Day Lunch at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. Join us in Alluvial Restaurant on Christmas Day for a truly memorable experience, where you’ll enjoy a luxurious feast that includes a champagne welcome and Christmas buffet. The Lunch Buffet is a delicious spread featuring, fresh seafood, succulent roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, delectable plum pudding, and much more.

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.1

3.1 based on recent ratings

3.2Food
3.7Service
3.5Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

120 Reviews

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FoodLover
Sunshine Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful setting, good food and very friendly staff and service.
AlluvialResponded on 22 November 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wonderful setting, delicious food, and experienced friendly service from our staff. It's our goal to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for our guests, and we're thrilled that we could make your visit special. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! If there's anything specific you loved or any suggestions you have, feel free to share – we always value our guests' input. Best regards, Alluvial restaurant team
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ChasB
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
The menu was very poor considering it's in a high end hotel "eclectic fine dining" it was not. The wines were very expensive but the overall experience was fine.
AlluvialResponded on 14 November 2023
Thank you for your feedback on your recent dining experience. We appreciate your honesty and apologize for any disappointment with the menu. Your insights are crucial for refining our offerings, especially regarding the wine selection and pricing. We value your patronage and hope to exceed your expectations in the future. Best regards, Dorival Pereira Food and Beverage Duty Manager
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Aaron
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
The prices were high for the quality of food. The choices were clearly pub classics, but that did not match the price nor the ambience.
AlluvialResponded on 31 October 2023
Dear Mr Aron, We truly appreciate your feedback and regret that our menu options and pricing did not meet your expectations during your visit. We aim to offer a diverse selection that caters to various tastes, and we'll definitely take your comments into account to enhance our offerings and align them more closely with the overall dining experience. Your insights are valuable, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with an improved and more satisfying culinary experience in the future. Best regards, Dorival Pereira Food and beverage Duty Manager
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PeterC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
I was a little disappointed. A fine dining restaurant with butter chicken and a chicken parma on the menu. 12 mains inc 4 burgers all priced $30+ and 4 pizzas again $30+, butter chicken, parma, steak and salmon. No wonder only 9 people were eating here at 7pm on a Saturday. Needs a rethink. I booked this restaurant when I booked to stay at the InterContinental thinking it would be hard to get in. When I arrived at reception to check in I found out if I booked via reception I would get a free beer or glass of wine, so don't book in advance.
AlluvialResponded on 31 October 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your perspective and apologize for any disappointment during your visit. We continuously strive to offer a diverse menu that appeals to a wide range of preferences, but we understand your expectations were not met. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration for future improvements. We're sorry to hear about the misunderstanding regarding the booking process and the added benefits. Your input is valuable, and we hope for the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Best regards, Dorival Pereira Food and Beverage Duty Manager
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Anon
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2023
overall2food2service4ambience5
It's a nice building but the food was both very average and very expensive.
AlluvialResponded on 31 October 2023
I completely understand your perspective. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to offer the best dining experience and will certainly take your comments into consideration to improve our food quality and pricing. We hope to have the opportunity to better meet your expectations in the future. Best regards, Dorival Pereira Food and Beverage Duty Manager
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Miles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Our one disappointment was in the limited range of the menu, albeit that we enjoyed we enjoyed the dishes that we chose.
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MILLYY
Hong Kong
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
very nice place and foods in restaurants, recommended to friends tea time or lunch.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service, good value and plenty of space for business meetings
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JaniceR
Victoria
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
We were very surprised at the menu - butter chicken, chicken parmigiana? I had the parmigiana and it was very nice, but we expected something a bit more upmarket from the restaurant than well done pub food. Service was very professional and staff pleasant.
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Arky
Melbourne
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall1food2service2ambience2
Food was average and they forgot to serve entree.
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Melbourne
Melbourne
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Menu was boring, nowhere near the photo uploaded on website, no memory of good service, food was at below than expected. Different from what we experienced before. Very disappointed ☹️☹️☹️
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Kryten
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food for standard pub food. Done really well.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great service. Friendly and helpful staff. Terrific prices for a cbd restaurant. Food was perfect. Thank you.
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ChristopherL
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful food, good service and a tasteful and understated decor added to the festive occasion.
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ShirleyK
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2022
overall2food3service5ambience5
Xmas lunch. Starting with the positive. Staff exceptional, very attentive and polite from door man to servers to manager excellent manners. How-ever we were there for the lunch experience. Dining area was too hot, sun coming straight down from the glass atrium no cool air, maybe in the future large cooling blowers will be advice able. We were eating and sweat was running down our faces. The food that was presented was excellent however lacked variety. Our fav hangout for xmas lunch Langham hotel which was already booked in Nov has fresh lobster and a large selection of Indian foods, cooked for you Asian stir-frys, yum cha dishes, made for you sushi bar and a larger selection of sweets including assorted ice-cream. would I come here for lunch next year? Maybe, sitting on the fence about it.
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JeremyN
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
never go there, waist of time to book . worst experience ever
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PaulB
Melbourne
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I had one our senior Board Directors visiting us. We booked him in the Intercontinental Melbourne. We have used this hotel for all our international and interstate guests in the past. As we had a very busy day my Executive Assistant (EA) booked a table for 3 at the Alluvial Restaurant for an early dinner at 6pm. We arrived about 15 minutes early and had a drink in the bar. At 6 pm we arouse; I told the bartender that we had a 6pm booking at the Alluvial Restaurant. He informed it wasn't open for dinner. I rang my EA, she rang the hotel and then rang to tell me that she had been informed that it was open. She also told me that she had confirmed the booking that afternoon. I went to the front counter to be told that the restaurant was open. Another staff member came over and explained it wasn't open. By this time, I am totally confused. Anyway, it wasn't open. I asked if there was another restaurant open in the hotel otherwise, we would have to go and look for one in the city. She said she would book a table for us at Ronnies. We went there. We were great by, I think, the manager he couldn't find our booking. Finally, after telling him my story he seated us at a booth. A young waiter who was very good, he did a great job of serving us. It seems that Ronnies is Pizza and Pasta place. Not what we were looking for and expecting at a 5 star hotel. The whole evening cause me a great deal of embarrassment. My director told me that he had some problems with the lack of service during his stay. I could not be more disappointed with the Intercontinental Hotel. Do we take our business to Marriott or the Langham?? Please respond.
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Grizzly
Melbourne
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
It turned out we were the only booking for lunch - never the less they accommodated us and could not have been more charming - great service.
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JimI
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice place to take clients to lunch. Good service and good food.
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SeanG
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
As per another post below. Made a lunch reservation for five, but when we turned up the restaurant was closed! Pretty slack. Dont take bookings if not open.
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CB15
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. While all other eateries in the area were bustling we got to enjoy a quiet meal at Alluvia.
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Alluvial is not open for lunch. They accepted this booking online, but were closed.
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PaulaB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
A lovely setting but the food we ordered wasn’t what we expected
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was ok considering the price.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
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Lexie
Melbourne
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Staff were great and very attentive, food was very good. However, the high tea is not very traditional which I was a bit disappointed about, but that's personal preference. For the staff and quality of food I would go back any day.
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Craig
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. Highly recommend. Only one issue which needs to be sorted for future bookings. When I booked online, I had the option to select the Valentines Day Dinner Package OR just do A La Carte. I opted for A La Carte. When I arrived at the restaurant, A La Carte was not an option. With my wife having various intolerances and myself being pescatarian, we were limited to only the Valentines package. So we had no choice but to make alterations to the set menu. Maybe next time you have a special dinner package, make sure the E-commerce side of things match your offerings and is consistent. Please make sure your third party booking system is clear and updated and all channels are covered.
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Angelcook
Melbourne
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
My husband & I recently dined at Alluvial restaurant. Upon arrival (via google maps) the entrance was closed telling us to go another way. When you aren’t familiar with this area, this can be off-putting. The maître D was lovely. Our table was well located not directly next to others. The 4 course meal with wine paring was a nice idea. However I didn’t think it was a good idea to serve the champagne upon arrival, followed instantly by the Pino Grigio & started. Felt like we were being rushed along from the start. Would have liked more of a break between courses. The starter also didn’t really appeal, compared to the other 3 courses. All in all it was a lovely experience. I did like that the wines offered were Australian wines.
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SuzanneF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took a girlfriend for her birthday, we were both surprised as it exceeded our expectations. The food was lovely and beautifully presented even a Happy Birthday decorated plate was brought to the table which was a lovely touch. Having a small main was such a surprise and absolutely delicious you wanted to lick the plate, but we didn't. The staff were amazing explaining everything and helping us to make the deconstructed champagne cocktail. Jasmina was our waitress and she was brilliant and certainly knew all the food, she helped make the day brilliant. I will certainly look for an occasion so i can revisit and experience this again. It would be the best High Tea i have been to. Can't fault anything, simply brilliant.
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JennyC
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were celebrating our daughter returning to London after a months visit We wanted somewhere very special & we were all delighted with Alluvial. Loved thedeconstructed cocktail to begin. The savoury food was fantastic but by far the favourite was the cutlet & truffle mash!! We will definitely return at a future date. Many thanks for a lovely experience
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KimD
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
You don't often find somewhere that ticks all the boxes but this was the case here. Perfect in every way
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SSCG
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated a birthday with the Clark sisters afternoon tea. A very enjoyable time, we would go again
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Kirra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here during the Harry Potter production and enjoyed the meals they had created for a Harry Potter experience. It was a magical meal - even if you're not a Harry Potter fan. The meals were delicious and they had great choices to select from. The meals looked amazing and tasted just as good! Our server was also very helpful and made sure to check in on us throughout our experience. A beautiful place to visit and a place I would highly recommend visiting :)
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NickE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service food was tasty and a great selection from the menu considering it was New Year's Eve. Pricing faur and reasonable for New Year's Eve would definitely visit again.
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Caroline
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely Christmas meal with a more British flavour. Service was excellent. Only very minor criticism was that main course was a bit lacking on potatoes and vegetables. Desserts buffet however was outstanding. Would definitely recommend as it is a lovely venue.
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jessicaw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, generous with the bottomless champagne, beautiful venue but what really made our experience extra special was the amazing hostess who looked after us!
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SigD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2019
overall4food2service3ambience3
The choice on your menu is rather limited. When going to Alluvial for the second time (because of convenience of location) half the party was at a loss on what to order. Disappointing.
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KathyW
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVED IT! THE FOOD WAS FABULOUS AND SERVICE BRILLIANT. THANKYOU
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Chuggle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant I've been to in a long time. Everything about it was outstanding, but I'd particularly like to mention the staff. They were friendly, informative, and professional (but not stand-off-ish). Very, very happy.
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KelvinO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
excellent service, well presented and tasteful servings, great wine.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Alluvial is rated 3.1 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Dec 2023

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

495 Collins Street, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
William Street
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Buffet breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
Southern Cross Station 5 minutesFlinders Street Station 10 minutesCollins Street Tram Nos: 12, 109, 48
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Clinton Jackson
Entertainment
Alluvial is situated on Collins St, close to nearby Etihad Stadium and Spencer St station, making it the perfect place a drink or dinner before a show, concert or sporting match.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.melbourne.intercontinental.com/dining/alluvial-restaurant/
Phone number
(03) 8627 1400

Alluvial

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Additional information

Experiences

Express Lunch

Season's Greeting Festive Event

Christmas Lunch - First Seating (Premium Package)

Menu

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Alluvial restaurant rated?

Is Alluvial currently accepting bookings?

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Additional information