Bottarga Brighton

4.9

13 Reviews

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Step into a space where each dish is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, showcasing the best in culinary excellence. Our menu is a unique fusion of the finest global ingredients, reimagining traditional flavors with a modern Italian twist and a hint of Asian influence. Delight in this unforgettable culinary journey with either a 2- or 3-course menu or our full tasting experience at $160 per person.

With just 18 seats in front of our fully open kitchen, Bottarga offers a rare, intimate dining experience where you can witness the magic unfold. We are proud to be Brighton’s only one-hatted restaurant, recognized by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Modern Australian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9530 6515
Website
https://www.bottarga.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Federico Bizzaro
Catering
We also offer private catering with personalized menus for events hosted in your own home. As a small and dynamic team, we’re happy to bring our expertise to you. Whether you're looking for something unique and deliciously tailored to your tastes, we can make it happen. Shoot us an email, and we’ll get back to you.
Private party facilities
Our venue is perfect for private gatherings, offering a blend of Italian, Asian, and modern Australian cuisine. With a focus on the finest Australian suppliers, we ensure your event is extraordinary. The space accommodates up to 24 seated guests or up to 40 for a canapé-style event.

Location
Martin St,, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186
Neighborhood
Brighton
Cross street
located on Martin Street in Brighton, right in the heart of the main strip
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Just a 1-minute walk from Gardenvale Train Station and conveniently located near the bus stop for route 630 from Monash University towards Elwood
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Aperitivo Hours
Oct 17, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025
Enjoy Aperitivo hours this summer with $16 cocktails and delectable nibbles from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on our charming outdoor area. With classy white tablecloths and warm hospitality, it's the ideal setting to relax and indulge. Whether you’re catching up with friends or grabbing a quick drink before your next adventure, our Aperitivo offers the perfect way to unwind with delicious food and drinks under the sun.
Tasting Experience $160pp
A$160.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a unique dining experience that harmoniously blends innovative, eclectic cuisine with premium local ingredients, featuring Australian native flavors and Asian influences. Delight in our extensive 13-course tasting menu, complemented by an optional beverage pairing for just $90 per person, ensuring a truly unforgettable culinary journey. *Please note that due to the nature of this menu, we cannot cater to vegetarian or vegan diets unless given advance notice. If you have specific dietary requirements, please mention them in the notes section, and we will reach out if we cannot accommodate them.
Pre-Countdown Standard Reservation
Multiple dates available
Join us for a Pre-Countdown Celebration on Sunday, December 29th, and Monday, December 30th! Enjoy a relaxed dining experience with additional reservation days leading up to the New Year. Book with us and savor our standard menu options: a 2-course selection for $65 per person or a 3-course option for $85 per person. Each menu showcases fresh Australian ingredients, crafted into unique and creative dishes that reflect our passion for flavor and quality.

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

13 Reviews

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Karen
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing Christmas lunch. The food was perfection, the staff were so lovely and we felt like royalty. Great wine list and super nice sommelier to guide us. We will def be returning to check out the rest of the menu.
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Tanya
Gold Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, wonderful attentive and friendly service (but not stifling). Have been here a few times - incredible value for money! Impressive and extensive wine list. Most recently, the 2024 Christmas lunch. Wonderful experience, can't wait to come back. Thank you Bottarga!
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Sue
Melbourne
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing way to be served Xmas lunch. Exquisite food- presentation and taste. This is our 2nd time. Don’t know how- but it was even better than the first time. Felt very special indeed. Staff were very attentive too. Still dreaming about my experience ❤️
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Owen
VIP
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very very good food. Complicated flavours expertly blended. We have eaten our way through the menu and can’t fault anything.
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Sanchit
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gr8 Food and Service. Nice & Cosy atmophere. Desserts were really outstanding.
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Sandra
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An impressive and reiable local restaurant .Attention to detail and creativity must be noted.We have dined here several times in the last 4 months or so and each occasion was memorable .The food choices are all excellent and the interesting ombinations of flavours really work Essentially Italian but unafraid to incorportare small Asian flavours ...say miso here ...or sesame there ...the ultimate result is delicious . Wine choices are excellent with good advice given on pairings with ones choice of food This in intimate small space with attentive service and a quiet ambience.Great cocktails as well ! It is definitely a Bayside treasure proving you can eat locally and have a lovely experience without going closer to the city
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John
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great value for such a good restaurant. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a better than usual dining experience.
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Sam
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bottarga never disappoints. Somi and Federico are both so knowledgeable and always deliver amazing service, backed with amazing food. My partner and I love coming here to celebrate milestones together as the atmosphere is romantic. Their menu is always different, always new touches to the restaurant itself. Their business. is growing quickly, time to jump on board! If you're ever looking for a beautiful night out, Bottarga is the way to go. Such a hidden gem!! Thank you for looking after us all the time, see you next time! - Sam and Harry.
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Shane
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had the 13 courses with matching wines and the food and wine paring was outstanding. The food flavours were fabulous, and the service was next level. The chef even took time to sit with us and talk through the dishes and ingredients. Thoroughly recommend to anyone.
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Ehud
VIP
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very innovative cuisine with interesting twists ,good service,nice wine list,small and intimate gem of a place
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FAQs

Bottarga Brighton is rated 4.9 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Martin St,, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
located on Martin Street in Brighton, right in the heart of the main strip
Neighborhood
Brighton
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Modern Australian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Just a 1-minute walk from Gardenvale Train Station and conveniently located near the bus stop for route 630 from Monash University towards Elwood
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Federico Bizzaro
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bottarga.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9530 6515
Catering
We also offer private catering with personalized menus for events hosted in your own home. As a small and dynamic team, we’re happy to bring our expertise to you. Whether you're looking for something unique and deliciously tailored to your tastes, we can make it happen. Shoot us an email, and we’ll get back to you.
Private party facilities
Our venue is perfect for private gatherings, offering a blend of Italian, Asian, and modern Australian cuisine. With a focus on the finest Australian suppliers, we ensure your event is extraordinary. The space accommodates up to 24 seated guests or up to 40 for a canapé-style event.

Bottarga Brighton

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Aperitivo Hours

Tasting Experience $160pp

Pre-Countdown Standard Reservation

Menu

Snacks & Nibbles

WA 'Akoya' oyster

'Ora King' salmon caviar

House baked potato bread

Saffron & mushroom arancini

Wonton Skin 'Gnocco Fritto'

"Stone Axe" MBS 9+ full blood wagyu bresaola

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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