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Name: Dessous
Address: 164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9070 4939
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.8

Dessous

4.8

166 Reviews

$40 and under

Wine Bar

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Dessous is the newest addition to Flinders Lane. Located on the basement level of 164 Flinders Lane in the iconic Richard Allen Building.
Come for a drink and stay for dinner.
The wine list is an eclectic mix of Australian and International sustainable producers making fun and interesting wine which is above all delicious.
Our menu ranges from smaller snack driven treats to more substantial main courses and of course dessert. You will never need to leave once you make your way down that stairwell.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(03) 9070 4939
Website
http://www.dessous.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dan Sawanasak
Private party facilities
Dessous is also available for private events. Seated lunch and Dinner events are available for 20-70 guests and private stand up cocktail parties and events are available for 40-100 guests.

Location
164 Flinders Lane Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Russell St
Parking Details
Wilson Parking available on Russell St
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dessous reservation terms and conditions.
Multiple dates available
Thank you for choosing Dessous Wine Bar. Reservations are for Dinner bookings only and have a seating time of 2 hours. For group sizes of 6 or more, you will be required to dine on our $85 chefs menu. We always keep the bar and a few tables aside if you were just looking to pop in for a drink

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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EmmaW
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had an amazing night. Food was Devine, staff sublime. Highlight of our weekend in the City. Cannot wait to come back.
M
Mdellar
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food & drinks were spectacular - Highly recommended for a nice night out!
N
Natasha13
Melbourne
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great spot for for dinner and a drink.
JE
JenniE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service. Beautiful food. Extensive drinks menu. Great location. Would definitely visit again!
IL
IngridL
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A wonderful experience, beautiful food and lush cocktails.
JG
JG2015
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice intimate venue - reminded me of some of the wine bar dining I enjoyed whilst living in Europe.
RJ
RyanJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were lovely and the chefs were accommodating to our dietary requirements.
s
soniap
Tasmania
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic service, beautiful food, friendly staff! Highly recommended! Thank you so much!
LG
LucieG
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could not fault it. Incredible food, service and ambience. Our new favourite place.
KD
KirstenD
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful restaurant - very impressive and warm decor. A great vibe but unlike many restaurants you could also hear one another and have a conversation. The food was delicious - we had the chefs menu and every dish was perfect. Service was also excellent. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to others.
DH
DeborahH
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Exceptional service, incredibly friendly. Cannot recommend highly enough.
DL
DrayL
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Singapore chillies pipis was great and the broth reminded us of the original Singapore chilli crab dish. However, the pork hog was a mismatch in the dish. But otherwise, loved all the other dishes we tried.
VR
VeronicaR
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered the chef’s selection and it was divine. I’m so glad we did because ordinarily, I wouldn’t order something like pipis but they turned out to be the highlight of the meal. Cocktails and wine were also on point. I honestly can’t wait to go back to this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Lily was fantastic. Customer service was excellent
B
genamayB
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot! Always reccomend to friends. Feels like it's a bit of a hidden gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 March 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
This was a completely spontaneous visit to this fantastic Melbourne restaurant, last minute booking and had no idea what to expect. I was not disappointed! The decor and service was phenomenal, don't even get me started on the food. Refreshing, light and delicious flavors on the palate, the chefs had really outdone themselves.
m
miramagic888
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, friendly service and great ambience. Our only feedback is that the prawn vermicelli noodle dish only had two prawns and was $48 which is very expensive when you're able to get this dish at local Chinese restaurants for cheaper. It was delicious but not worth that price. Also, there should be a door stopper on the upstairs entrance to let air come through as we felt a little uneasy being trapped in the basement during this covid-era with seemingly no outdoor airflow and only recycled air via the aircon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is absolutely spectacular and the staff are even more spectacular, so much so it’s like you’re talk to friends. The cocktails are absolute FIRE, you MUST try all of them. The experience is magical
J
Jodie
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, beautiful food and very friendly team.
SW
SteveW
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service as usual was exceptional! Staff friendly and were great in accommodating a group of seven for dinner and drinks.. Love the welcome back and recognition. Food came out quickly and the cocktails were spot on. Love the “Dirty Grasshopper”!
J
Jojok
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was very tasty, service was great. Definitely recommend and we will be back.
AL
AndiL
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Perfect venue for an intimate dinner/catch up. Staff were very friendly and we didn't have to wait long for anything.
CE
ClaireE
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is so amazing! The staff were super friendly and the food was right on point. The mussels and king fish - so yummy. After dinner my husband and I moved to the bar and had cocktails because we liked the atmosphere so much, we wanted to stay longer. A great experience. Would definitely go again!
CC
CatherineC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely place to celebrate, lovely experienced staff and fabulous food and wines.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were amazing, the food and cocktails were incredible! 10/10 new favourite bar :)
SD
ScottD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dessous was simply fantastic. From the second we walked in we knew this was a special place. The ambiance was great and the staff were exceptional, particularly our server who recommended an excellent wine and host of snacks which were amazing. If they have the spanner crab doughnut on the menu when you visit then definitely order it! Overall, it's one of the best restaurants we've been to for some time.
D
Deeeeeeeee
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Upon entrance, Dessous is a really lovely restaurant with great ambience. First impressions really engage the senses and you feel you will have a great night. Staff are wonderful, very helpful and do thier best to make you welcome and engaged, but they are let down by the menu they serve. Food tastes nice but serving size, availability, and options were not the best. Will go back at a later date as maybe it wasnt a great night for them this time, and ambience was lovely.
a
andrewb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
went to Dessus for our anniversary as i had heard it was pretty special. it delivered in every way we had hoped. great food, winelist and service. fantastic experience and looking forward to returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Highly recommended
VS
VirginiaS
Sunshine Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment you enter this moody bar you feel great! Excellent food menu, fabulous cocktails and mighty fine service too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Staff very friendly. Good food with Asian twist. Drink menu has good variety
MS
MuksS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in Melbourne. Period. Brilliant food. Amazing ambience and world class service. If you have a date, you can’t go wrong with this place.
VA
VictoriaA
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had a wonderful time for my birthday dinner the wait staff were so lovely and accommodating and I had a really lovely time!
FA
FAsd
Sunshine Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flawless! This place is an exceptional hidden gem. The food was truely incredible and staff were perfection.
G
Grouse
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best spots in town! Smashes it on so many levels.
T
Tara
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
The staff and the atmosphere were wonderful. We ordered the chef's menu with matching wines, and this was not worth the price. We seemed to get dishes which were not the freshest (possibly what they needed to use up?) and tiny portions of the meats with large vegetable sides (e.g. one tiny piece of duck to share and half a cabbage). I would recommend just ordering off the menu as what we received was disappointing. Again, can't rate the staff highly enough, so friendly and welcoming!
TC
TomC
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2021
overall4food5service4ambience5
An extremely tasty meal, the king prawn noodles i highly recommend.
f
foodie
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about Dessous is magical. If you blink you will miss the entry door...go up the few steps head to the Dessous branded door, then down some dark stairs. The wine and food was sensational, and the entree scallops are like an explosion in your mouth. We tried all of the entrees. Wagyu beef and prawns amazing too.
S
Steffio28
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Incredible menu. Highly recommend! Lovely staff and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great night out, great food and atmosphere.

Safety precautions

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

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Dessous is rated 4.8 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross Street
Russell St
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Dinner
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Wilson Parking available on Russell St
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dan Sawanasak
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dessous.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9070 4939
Private party facilities
Dessous is also available for private events. Seated lunch and Dinner events are available for 20-70 guests and private stand up cocktail parties and events are available for 40-100 guests.

Dessous

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Additional information

Dessous reservation terms and conditions.

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Dessous restaurant rated?

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