Hotel Lindrum Makes the Cut as a Favourite Amongst Melbourne Restaurants
Melbourne Restaurants have exploded into the culinary scene as chefs from around the world have come to Australia over the past several decades for a variety of reasons. Whether for the beaches, wildlife or great weather, Australia continues to draw tourists and culinary experts from the far reaches of globe. Book a room at Hotel Lindrum and be prepared to experience world-class food, both onsite and throughout Melbourne.Exemplary Melbourne Restaurants Without Ever Leaving The Hotel
Hotel Lindrum has been recognized for it’s cuisine since it opened it’s doors in July of 1999. Amongst it’s dining options, there is something for everyone, even the gluten-free, vegan diner! Let’s take a look at all of the dining options offered at the Lindrum:
felt restaurant
felt restaurant is appropriately named for the green felt covered billiards tables that are a rich part of the Lindrum’s history. Before the building was commissioned as a hotel, the building was home to Lindrum’s Billiard Center. Today, numerous pieces of memorabilia once belonging to the famous billiards player Walter Lindrum are scattered throughout the hotel. The restaurant’s name is a nod to the great billiards players that once graced the halls of the hotel. Felt is a fine-dining establishment that is quickly climbing its way up the ladder toward the best Melbourne restaurant. Quality and service are of the utmost importance in this intimate dining setting. Seasonal fare is served in a modern way, complimenting the updated décor inside this historic dining room. Chef Andre Christian E Dulay has crafted a menu that, in his words “reflecs his passion for exceptional and locally sourced produce”. At felt, you are ensured a truly seasonal and fresh dish. Menu items ooze luxury with dishes such as duck liver parfait with pedro ximenez jelly, pickled cauliflower, cornichons and toasted brioche, slow braised crispy skin pork belly on onion sage pure with port jus and truffle duck ragout with hand cut pappardelle, tomato confit and pecorino romano. Chef Dulay’s signature dish is taco farm half chicken infused with Darjeeling black tea, celeriac, purple carrots and cured lemon. For those that enjoy something simpler, the taste buds will be delighted with items like crispy fries dusted with rosemary salt, BBQ beef short rib with white kimchee and pan seared market fish with lemon scented potatoes. Chef hasn’t forgotten about those with a sweet tooth. Dessert is equally as luxurious with flavors such as dark chocolate, rose water, orange, pinapple and fig. One of felt’s specialties and reasons it is fast becoming the best Melbourne restaurant is their high tea. Many years ago, Australia was a British colony, ruled by the Queen as England was. To respect this history, felt has dedicated Saturdays and Sundays between 1 and 4pm to high tea. Reserve a seat for the best high tea Melbourne can offer tired tourists and English history enthusiasts. Another reason felt restaurant has earned its reputation as one of Melbourne’s greatest places to dine is it’s events and function renting capabilities. Rent the intimate felt space out for an event that seats up to 40 or a standing room cocktail function that houses up to 50 guests.