159 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC
Matilda is a visual and sensory journey. Inspired by one of Scott Pickett’s signature techniques, the kitchen is fuelled by open fire and hot coals, delivering contemporary Australian food, strong design and a feeling of comfort and warmth. The multi-level restaurant is situated opposite the Royal Botanical Gardens, drawing inspiration from the Australian natives found there.
Matilda, named after Scott Pickett’s daughter, celebrates the connection between people, food and nature. Stylish yet relaxed, it’s a place where guests visit for the finest local meat and produce, cooked over live flames and open grills. The use of neutral colours, natural wood and native botanicals creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in the dining room. From the moment you step into Matilda, the smoky aroma and crackling flames from the open kitchen hint at the culinary journey ahead. The menu highlights some of the best Australian ingredients like prime Australian wagyu, sustainably sourced seafood and locally farmed vegetables. The premise: allow the produce to shine. While the menu changes to fit the season, a few iconic Matilda dishes like the dressed Fraser Island spanner crab have remained on the menu since day one. The drinks list has a distinctly Victorian lean, celebrating our local producers but supplemented by an array of complementary Australian and international wines, beers and spirits.
With a modern and cosy dining room, versatile underground function space and bar and a re-developed front façade with parklet and street seating – Matilda is a popular meeting point for weekend brunch and lunch, and dinner seven nights a week.
Since its inception in 2018, Matilda has been consistently recognised as one of Melbourne’s top restaurants, swiftly becoming a Melbourne dining institution, celebrated for its creative use of smoke and fire and beautiful design in one of Melbourne’s most popular spots.
Recreate Scott Pickett's signature recipe -
HUMPTY DOO BARRAMUNDI with pumpkin & native grenobloise
on P.144 in the 2024 edition of Flavours of Australia.
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