Gimlet
Modern European, European Bistro · Melbourne · Chef Andrew McConnell
Gimlet in Melbourne is Andrew McConnell's classic European dining room, located in the landmark 1920s Cavendish House. Executive Chef Colin Mainds leads the kitchen day-to-day. The menu features premium wood-fired meats and seafood, including dry-aged duck and grass-fed tomahawk.
33 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne
- Good Food Guide
Menu
Set Menu
- SEASONAL MENU (160) — Country sourdough; Gnocco fritto; Grilled tuna; Wood-roasted prawn; Gippsland beef tenderloin; Cavendish House salad; French fries; Baked dark chocolate; Rhubarb mille-feuille
Cocktails
- FRUIT CUP (24) — Tanqueray gin, Cocchi Torino, Braulio, cucumber, strawberry
- LYCHEE MARTINEZ (24) — Ketel One vodka, amaretto, lychee, chamomile
- YUZU ALBERTO (25) — Four Pillars Rare Dry gin, yuzushu, fino sherry, Cocchi Americano, yuzu kosho
- Gimlet (25) — Tanqueray Gin, Moscato, Triple Citrus Cordial, Geraldton Wax
- Cavendish House Martini (29) — Tanqueray No 10, Vermouth Blend, Orange Bitters, Selection of Olives
- Campari Seltz (19)
- Tommy's Margarita (24) — Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Whole Mandarin, Lime, Agave
- Old Fashioned (26) — Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Weller Special Reserve Bourbon, Sazerac 6YO Rye, Tropical Amaro
- Callisto (25) — Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Union Uno Mezcal, Mango, Beeswax, Chamomile
- Rhubarb Punch (22) — Tanqueray Gin, Rhubarb, Earl Grey, Malted Yoghurt
Dishes
- Giaveri Oscietra Caviar Service (310) — Caviar service, traditional accompaniments, 30g
- Stoli Elit vodka (15) — served frozen
- Oysters (42) — 1½ doz, seaweed butter and rye
- Gnocco fritto (12) — bresaola and parmesan
- Caviar tart (21) — crème fraîche and chives
- Winter salad (34) — radicchio, bagna cauda, smoked egg and anchovy
- Pasta trottole (38) — king prawns, fennel and sauce américaine
- Aylesbury duck (37) — parfait, roasted quince, spelt and chicory leaves
- Gippsland beef tenderloin (68) — sauce au poivre
- Cheeseburger (28)
Wines
- NV Matho Prosecco Brut (18) — Veneto, Italy
- NV Bellebone Bis Rosé Brut (26) — Tamar Valley, Tasmania
- NV M.Haslinger Brut (34) — Champagne, France
- NV Johannes Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Riesling (16) — Mosel, Germany
- NV Johannes Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Chardonnay (16) — Rheingau, Germany
The Experience
An opulent room in a historic setting. The meal is structured around à la carte dining. A good fit for a romantic evening.
- Occasion: Romantic
- Atmosphere: Opulent
- Format: À la carte
- Setting: Historic
Phone: +61392779777
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