Christmas Eve
Christmas is coming to Melba Restaurant at Melbourne’s most enchanting hotel. Celebrate the festive season with loved ones savouring a bountiful and hearty feast.
Melba Restaurant looks forward to welcoming everyone on this very special day. Secure your booking today and indulge in a gastronomical journey and graze the open kitchens where smiling chefs prepare the dish of your choice as you watch.
TIMES & PRICES
Times & Prices
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Christmas Eve Breakfast
6:30am – 10.30am
$70.00 per adult │ $35.00 per child aged between 6 to 12 years old
Christmas Eve Lunch
12:30pm – 3.30pm
$225.00 per adult │ $110.00 per child aged between 6 to 12 years old
Christmas Eve Dinner
5pm – 7.30pm (first seating) | 8.30pm – 11pm (second seating)
$245.00 per adult │ $122.50 per child aged between 6 to 12 years old
Please Be Advised
- Full pre-payment is required at time of reservation to confirm booking.
- All payments are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. Increasing reservations is subject to availability.
- All dietary requirements must be advised at time of booking. Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles (but is not limited to) milk/dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat/gluten, lupin and sulphites. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest’s dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. If you would like further information, please ask to speak to the chef in charge.
- Christmas Eve Menu
- Christmas Eve Buffet Breakfast
- Christmas Eve Buffet Lunch
- Christmas Eve Dinner
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Christmas Eve Breakfast
6:30am – 10.30am
$70.00 per adult │ $35.00 per child aged between 6 to 12 years old
Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles (but is not limited to) milk/dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat/gluten, lupin and sulphites. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest’s dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. If you would like further information please ask to speak to the chef in charge.
To book click here.
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Christmas Eve Lunch
12:30pm – 3.30pm
$225.00 per adult │ $110.00 per child aged between 6 to 12 years old
Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles (but is not limited to) milk/dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat/gluten, lupin and sulphites. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest’s dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. If you would like further information please ask to speak to the chef in charge.
To book click here.
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Christmas Eve Dinner
5:00pm – 7.30pm (first seating) | 8.30pm – 11pm (second seating)
$245.00 per adult │ $122.50 per child aged between 6 to 12 years old
Seafood Plate
Pacific yellowfin tuna, smoked salmon, Australian blue swimmer crab, Queensland tiger prawns, Mornington black mussels, Thai style shaved cuttlefish salad, half shell scallop ceviche with coconut lime dressing, cocktail sauce
Sashimi and Sushi
Baby abalone, yellow fin tuna, octopus, Unagi kabayaki glazed eel, Tasmanian salmon, Kingfish, avocado, and cucumber nori rolls, pickled ginger, sashimi and soy
Cold Carving
Hot Salami
Bresaola
Tartufo Salami
18 months cured San Danielle Ham
Turkey Breast
Antipasto
Tasmanian salmon carpaccio with lemon olive oil
Mediterranean lamb salad with feta, semi dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, capers, red onions and basil vinaigrette
Pork terrine with pickled giardiniera vegetables
Roast beef with chimichurri, walnuts, roasted beans, manchego cheese
Farm to table vegetables
Shaved fennel with orange and thyme
Mediterranean potato salad with cucumber, parsley, capers, tomato and olives
Roasted cauliflower with tuna, capers, herbs and red wine vinegar mayonnaise
Blistered Tomatoes topped with Aged Balsamic Glaze and Parmesan Cheese
Charred asparagus with olive tapenade dressing
Waldorf salad with roasted walnut
Roasted Portobello mushrooms with basil, semidried tomato and garlic vinaigrette
Assorted heirloom vegetables and crudités
Dressings and condiments
Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil oil, mustard mayonnaise, curry vinaigrette, Thousand Island dressing, Italian vinaigrette, lemon capers, sliced onions and chopped parsley
Hot soup
Pea and Coriander Soup with Truffle Cream
Rotisserie carving station
Roasted turkey with spiced cranberry chutney, pan gravy and dried fruit stuffing
Crackling Porchetta with classic Italian garlic herb filling
Cinnamon-spiced roast leg of ham with sweet pomegranate relish
Slow roasted and smoked prime beef rib eye with grain mustard, Yorkshire pudding
Condiments: Selection of Mustard, Horseradish Veloute, Wasabi
Ocean to plate
Wattle seed marinated roasted barramundi with salt bush and native tomato seasoning
From the farm
Roasted green and root vegetables
Potato and cheese gratin
Asian street food
Prawn and chives dumpling with Hong Kong chilli oil
Juicy Xiao Long Bao Dumplings
Sweet and spicy gochujang chicken
Seafood and vegetable chow mein noodles
Homemade pasta – cassarecce or spaghetti
Porcini mushroom cream sauce
Pork and fennel sausage ragout and smoked mozzarella
Basil pesto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Spice of india
Indian tandoori selection
Shish kebab, lamb kebab mixed with the finest Punjabi herbs and spices
Hot food
Lamb Rogan Josh
Chicken tikka masala coriander and cucumber raita
Tandoori pork belly
Seafood Shish kebab
Aloo Gobi made with potato and cauliflower
Biryani rice
Naan with succulent minced meat, vegetables, plain or garlic (contains gluten)
Condiments: coriander and mint chutney, raita, carrot pachadi
Artisan cheeses
White Mould – Extravagant
Semi Hard – L’Artisan Fermier
Wash Rind – L’Artisan Mountain Man
Blue – Berry’s Creek Tarwin Blue South Gippsland, Victoria
Goat’s Milk – Yarra Valley Dairy Black Savourine
Semi-mature, washed white mould goats milk cheese, flavours of roast nuts, cooked cream, and hint of blue
Accompanied with roast plum compote, fruit bread, lavosh and walnuts
Festive Dessert
Christmas pudding with rum custard or vanilla Anglaise
Mince pies
Sacher cake slice
Christmas stolen
Demerara summer berry Pavlova with passionfruit
Tonka bean brûlée
Pumpkin cheesecake, oreo crust and cranberry compote
Cannoli with orange and chocolate chip ricotta cheese
Black Forest Bûche De Noël
Matcha tiramisu
Gingerbread panna cotta with mulled wine jelly and gingerbread soil
Italian Panettone
Assorted Ice cream flavours with toppings
Chocolate fountain flowing with dark chocolate
Fresh seasonal berries, marshmallows, chocolate trimmings, vanilla bean ice cream
Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles (but is not limited to) milk/dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat/gluten, lupin and sulphites. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest’s dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. If you would like further information please ask to speak to the chef in charge.
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Melba Restaurant
Buffet Breakfast Times
Monday to Friday 6:30am – 10:30am │ Saturday to Sunday 6:30am – 11:00am
*Please note breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is only available for in-house guests
Buffet Lunch Times
Thursday to Sunday 12:30pm – 3:30pm
(Wednesday will re-open on 9 October 2024)
Buffet Dinner Times
Monday to Saturday 6:00pm – 10:30pm