The Carlton Wine Room

Name: The Carlton Wine Room
Address: 172-174 Faraday St, Carlton, AU-VIC, Australia, 3053
Telephone: (03) 9347 2626
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8

835 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

172-174 Faraday St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

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2 people

26 Apr 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.

RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays.

OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather.

CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Modern Australian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Fri–Sun 12:00–23:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(03) 9347 2626
Website
https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Private dining and functions

Location
172-174 Faraday St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
Area
Carlton
Cross Street
Corner of Drummond Street
Parking details
Shopping Centre Car Park
Public transit
TRAM - Tram Route 1 and 6. Stop 112 on Elgin St BUS - Bus 200 and 207 along Lygon St and Elgin St Bus 250 and 251 along Rathdowne St
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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Wagyu intercostal skewer, salsa verde$14.00
Duck & pork croquette, prune vinegar$11.00
Mount Zero olives$8.00
Raw kingfish, creme fraiche, fennel, ginger, horseradish$36.00
White cut chicken, herb remoulade, hazelnut, frisse$28.00
Victorian tomatoes, bagna cauda, pepita, chervil$26.00
Stracciatella, pickled mushrooms, chive oil, potato focaccia$30.00
Wagyu bresaola$28.00
Casarecce, tomato sugo, ricotta salata, pangrattato$36.00
Market fish, spring onion, sorrel, snow peas, smoked roe
Western Plains pork scotch, black garlic, ajo blanco, puy lentils$52.00
Aylesbury duck leg, spinach, peas, honey, jus$56.00
Wagyu rump cap, mustard greens, shallot, pepper sauce$68.00
Boneless ribeye, classic condiments
Green salad, honey, verjus dressing$14.00
Zucchini, labne, basil, pickled red onion$14.00
Fried potatoes, garlic, mustard$16.00
Daily menu$95.00

Dessert

Lychee cream, passionfruit, pistachio, vanilla wafer$16.00
Olive oil cake, lemon cream$18.00
Rum baba, creme diplomat (allow 20 minutes)$22.00
Chocolate truffle$4.00

Cheese

Ossau Iraty ‘AOC Exclusive’ - Basque region, France$20.00
Raw sheeps milk hard cheese aged for 8 months. This cheese comes from a region with over 100 varieties of this cheese being made. Dense in texture and sweet in aroma expect nutty notes with a vegetal finish.
Marcel Petit ‘Comte Reservation’ - Jura, France$20.00
A classic French semi-hard cow’s cheese. This comte is selected each year by Maker & Monger for its sweet, fruity flavour with a nutty cashew butter finish.
Cremeux des Citeaux - Burgundy, France$20.00
Pasturised cows milk triple cream brie made by blending full fat cows milk and creme fraiche during the cheese making process resulting in a beautiful soft centre that has a tangy fresh cream taste. Rounded off with a bright white mould with an earth mushroom aroma.
All three cheeses$56.00

What 835 people are saying

The Carlton Wine Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Melbourne
Best Service
Melbourne
Great for fine wines
Inner City North
Best Overall
Inner City North
Best Food
Inner City North
Best Service
Inner City North
Best Ambience
Inner City North
Great for fine wines
Inner City North
Good for special occasions
Inner City North
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Carlton Wine Room offers an "exceptional experience" with "outstanding" food and wine. Guests rave about the "first-rate service" and "wonderful selection of wines." The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, ideal for a "benchmark Melbourne experience." The restaurant is praised for its "generous portions" and "elegantly presented" dishes.

835 Reviews

J
Jordan
Gold Coast2 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food which was served was very good and good wine selection.
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Mark
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lively dining atmosphere on first floor. Ground floor more wine bar/bistro feel. First rate service and top wine advice. Food delicious and generous portions (ideal for sharing). Will definitely return.
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Tony
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect lunch spot. Great food, knowledgeable service. We’ll be back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent wait staff and atmosphere. Food was solid. High ceilings and night lighting.
1 person found this helpful
D
Deena
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always the food was wonderful - Interesting and beautifully presented. The service team were excellent and overall was a very pleasant experience.
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Brian
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitting upstairs, we had an amazing experience. The service was friendly, courteous and professional. The wines were well explained and suggested. The food was exceptional, the presentation of each dish elegant. And we loved the fact we could order half plates, which were very generous. This was a benchmark Melbourne experience. Many thanks for a wonderful dining experience
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous little spot with a carefully curated menu and wonderful selection of wines.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience, food was exceptional and the service matches the food!
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Vicki
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time dining at Carlton Wine Room & did not disappoint! Every dish from the menu was incredible, & Travis looked after us from the minute we arrived. The combination of selections to choose from is so delicious. I’ll keep going back, it’s such a lovely experience.
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Paul
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. The atmosphere was buzzing yet still homely. Highly recommend.
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The Carlton Wine Room is rated 4.8 stars by 835 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

26 Apr 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 35 times today

172-174 Faraday St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Drummond Street
Area
Carlton
Hours of Operation
Mon, Fri–Sun 12:00–23:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Modern Australian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Shopping Centre Car Park
Public transit
TRAM - Tram Route 1 and 6. Stop 112 on Elgin St BUS - Bus 200 and 207 along Lygon St and Elgin St Bus 250 and 251 along Rathdowne St
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9347 2626
Catering
Private dining and functions

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The Carlton Wine Room

Make a booking

About this restaurant

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Anchovy, fried bread, ricotta, pickled cucumber$11.00

Wagyu intercostal skewer, salsa verde$14.00

Duck & pork croquette, prune vinegar$11.00

Mount Zero olives$8.00

Raw kingfish, creme fraiche, fennel, ginger, horseradish$36.00

White cut chicken, herb remoulade, hazelnut, frisse$28.00

Victorian tomatoes, bagna cauda, pepita, chervil$26.00

Stracciatella, pickled mushrooms, chive oil, potato focaccia$30.00

Wagyu bresaola$28.00

Casarecce, tomato sugo, ricotta salata, pangrattato$36.00

Market fish, spring onion, sorrel, snow peas, smoked roe

Western Plains pork scotch, black garlic, ajo blanco, puy lentils$52.00

Aylesbury duck leg, spinach, peas, honey, jus$56.00

Wagyu rump cap, mustard greens, shallot, pepper sauce$68.00

Boneless ribeye, classic condiments

Green salad, honey, verjus dressing$14.00

Zucchini, labne, basil, pickled red onion$14.00

Fried potatoes, garlic, mustard$16.00

Daily menu$95.00

Dessert

Lychee cream, passionfruit, pistachio, vanilla wafer$16.00

Olive oil cake, lemon cream$18.00

Rum baba, creme diplomat (allow 20 minutes)$22.00

Chocolate truffle$4.00

Cheese

Ossau Iraty ‘AOC Exclusive’ - Basque region, France$20.00

Marcel Petit ‘Comte Reservation’ - Jura, France$20.00

Cremeux des Citeaux - Burgundy, France$20.00

All three cheeses$56.00

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