What's On

11:30am - 2:00pm

Studio Amaro is proud to host a panel of inspiring women, from seasoned leaders to young entrepreneurs who are crafting their own businesses with innovative vision and bold determination. Through a thought-provoking discussion, set over a three-course lunch, these women will share their journeys, highlighting the often-understated qualities that inspire growth and understanding, both in themselves and our communities. 

Panelists:

• Jacqui Felgate, Award Winning Print, Broadcast and Radio Journalist, host of 3AW Melbourne's Drive Program, and avid Instagrammer

• Chloe De Winter, Co-Founder of Wear Nala and Go Chlo Pilates

• Priya Mcpherson, Founder and Director of Melbourne-born brand Sage Avenue

• Adele Vine, Founder and Creative Director of Design Studio and Atelier, Just Adele

• Natalie Guest, Co-founder and Director of Green Cup

Upon arrival, guests will enjoy a choice of Tarot Grenache Rose or Tarot NV Sparkling by our friends from Alpha Box & Dice, before diving into a five minute connection session, led by Grow Girl Grow founder, Peta Politis. Grow Girl Grow is a mental wellness community that hosts workshops and experience for women to build connection through self-discovery, shared learnings and inspiration.

Following the panel discussion, guests will enjoy a three course share-style menu including a selection of entrees: 

Entrée:

• Sourdough focaccia with whipped ricotta and lemon oil (GF)

• Preserved zucchini with mint and basil (GF, V)

• Wood-roasted peppers with basil (GF, V)

• Culatello (18-month D.O.P prosciutto) (GF)

Main:

• Mafalde Corta with frutti di mare, saffron, and tomato (GFO)

• BBQ chicken with black garlic salmoriglio (GF)

• Roast potatoes with rosemary and lardo (VO)

• Bitter leaves salad with fennel and burnt orange (GF, VE*)

Dessert:

• Ricotta bomboloni with fennel sugar and lemon crème diplomat
  

(Please let us know your dietary requirements when purchasing tickets to ensure we can accommodate your needs.)

$15 from each ticket sold will be donated to Support the Girls, an organisation empowering vulnerable, disadvantaged, and isolated women and girls by providing professionally fitted bras, essential products, and support needed to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the strength in softness, the courage in vulnerability, and the immense potential of embracing uncertainty. 

It’s the most loved-up day of the year, and we’re bringing you dishes designed to make hearts skip a beat. Our aphrodisiac-inspired set menus and one-night-only specials are doing all the heavy lifting this year.

Guaranteed to leave you with that heart-eyes emoji kind of vibe.

Bookings are essential, so don’t miss out.


Studio Amaro
12:00 PM - Late (lunch & dinner)
Specials, along-side our a la carte menu.

• Oysters with Campari Granita ($6.5ea)

• Lobster Ravioli, Zucchini Flower, Saffron Bisque ($45)

• Chocolate Tart, Hazelnut Praline, Fior Di Latte Gelato ($16)

Firebird
5:30 PM - Late
$80 aphrodisiac set-menu with cocktail on arrival. A la carte menu also available.

Featuring the below dishes (to name just a few):

• A Sweet Exchange Cocktail on arrival - Mango & Vanilla Bean Killik Rum, Cachaca, Lemon, Honey, Nutmeg, Oolong Ginseng Tea

• Fresh Oysters, Nuoc mam Granita, Cucumber, Burnt Chilli

• Kingfish Tartare Bites, Sesame Cracker, Avocado, Anchovy Crust

• Grilled Scallop, Sate Butter, Spring Onion Relish

• Beef Carpaccio, Fingerlime, Lemongrass, Charred Betel Leaf

• Grilled Squid, Green Nuoc Mam, Daikon, Hot Mint

• Watermelon, Cabbage, Pickle Cucumber Salad

• Banana Parfait, Chocolate Sago, Popping Candy

TOKYO TINA
5:30 PM - Late
$78 aphrodisiac set-menu. A la carte menu also available.

Featuring:

• Kingfish Sashimi, Pickled Daikon, Cucumber Dashi, Shisho

• Steamed Mussels, Udon, Pickled Wakame

• Chocolate Fondant, Poached Pear, Vanilla Ice-Cream, Miso Caramel

MOONHOUSE
5:30 PM - Late
$80 aphrodisiac set-menu. A la carte menu also available.

Featuring:

• Oysters with Ginger Dressing, Finger Lime

• Kingfish Crudo - Orange Vinegar, Osthamus, Prawn Cracker

• Prawn Fried Rice, Chive Shallot

• Steamed Barramundi - Firewater or shaoxing broth

• Chocolate Fudge Cake, Raspberry Cream, Strawberries

NEW QUARTER
12:00 PM - Late (lunch & dinner)
$80 aphrodisiac set-menu. A la carte menu also available.

Featuring:

• Pacific oyster, Green Apple, Tamarind

• Cured Kingfish bite, Nuoc Mam, Finger Lime, Betel Leaf

• Banh Mi Finger, Whipped Chicken Liver Pâté, Chicken Skin

• Moreton Bay Bug, Egg Noodles, Kaffir Lime Bisque

• Cha Ca Barramundi Fillet, Spring Onion, Burnt Butter Nuoc Mam

• Grilled Banh Tieu, Flatbread, Garlic Oil

• Chocolate Lava Cake, Condensed Milk Mousse, Cherry, Rice Puff

HANOI HANNAH VOL.II - ELSTERNWICK
12:00 PM - Late (lunch & dinner)

Sweet, sultry, and irresistible specials available day-to-night:

• Aphrodite's Potion Cocktail - Rum, Fig, Honey, Rosemary ($21)

• Slow Braised Duck Spring Rolls, Mustard Leaf, Pickled Carrot, Vermicelli Net ($19)

• Banana Leaf Wrapped Barramundi, Lemongrass, Tomato, Green Mango ($46)

• Pandan Cream Caramel, Fresh Mango, Berries ($21)

Meet Chicken Night – your low-fuss, mid-week lifesaver. For those days when cooking feels like a chore and takeout is one choice too many.

You get: our Firebird signature free-range chicken, with burnt chilli nuoc mam, and two sides of your choice.

Choose from:
Steamed jasmine rice
Wok-tossed greens, Vietnamese sate
Papaya salad, lime, green apple, peanuts
Grilled corn, salted duck egg, puffed rice

Swing by every Wednesday for a mid-week steal that’s easy on the pocket, quick on the plate, and big on flavour.

$25 per person.

A SET MENU WITH UNLIMITED SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA AND DRINKS!

STARTING SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST, 2024

Join us for ‘Piatti’, a weekend lunch at Studio Amaro, available every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00PM - designed to bring the communal spirit of Italian dining.

Our Sourdough Focaccia is bottomless, meaning you can eat as much of this fluffy, oil-kissed goodness your heart desires. Pair it with Eggplant Caponata, Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Oil, or our Rigatoni Arrabbiata.

Settle in with our unlimited Friulano or Refosco house wines, Prosecco or Aperol Spritz. For those who like to play it safe, our Sour Cherry Mocktail and St Ali Coffee are just as satisfying - and also unlimited.

$76 per person. Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome.

Every Saturday & Sunday, lunchtime diners can expect a set menu for $49 per person. You choose two snacks picked from a selection of New Quarter favourites, including; fresh oysters, banh mi finger, grilled corn tartlet, mushroom. Followed by your choice of unlimited noodles, which include;

Cha ca market fish, nuoc mam, vermicelli
Shaken beef vermicelli noodle, tomato, thai basil
Black bean rice noodle, mushroom, crispy bean curd
Duck floss egg noodle, tamarind, white pepper

Add a fun flowing unlimited drinks package for $30 per person (2hrs), including Tommy margarita carafes, local house beer and wines.

It’s time to brush up on your bingo! Tina’s Bingo Academy is hosted every Saturday lunch over two sittings: 12:00pm & 2:15pm.

All bookings must dine on our $55pp food only menu or our $79pp bottomless booze & food menu. This includes bingo hosted by outrageously fabulous talent - Valerie Hex, 4 dishes for the table from our brunch menu, plus complimentary kimchi rice and edamame!

Bookings are essential.

Every Saturday and Sunday, Moonhouse offers its Yum Cha Unlimited, a set menu of twelve shared dishes for $59pp, with an optional 2-hour unlimited drinks for $29pp.

Menu items vary and include favourites such as chicken and prawn wontons, crispy kale fried rice and roast duck pancake. Pescatarian, gluten free, vegan & children’s Yum Cha menus also available upon request.

Available every Saturday and Sunday for lunch, from 12:00pm.

The Endless lunch is a set menu spread with includes unlimited oysters and frites for $59 per person. Add endless booze for an extra $39 per person which includes house beers, Veuve D’Argent Blanc De Blancs and Passiona Spritz.

Please note, a 10% surcharge applies on weekends. The Endless Lunch and endless booze set menu, is available over a 90 minute sitting.