Omnia Bistro & Bar

4.8 (579)

$41 to $100

European

617 Chapel Street, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

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2 people

May 15, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Located on the corner of Chapel St and Toorak Rd in South Yarra, Omnia blends the energy of a European Bistro with Australia’s best produce, bringing fine-dining craftsmanship to culinary classics in the heart of South Yarra.

Awarded 2 hats in 2023 and 2024, Omnia is steeped in genuine old-world hospitality with an acute eye on quality and seasonality. Take a seat in our light-filled Conservatory, cosy Barrel Room or lean into the vibrant ambience of the Main bar. Come alone, meet with friends, and toast with us.

Groups of 7 or more are invited to enjoy our curated group menu featuring our seasonally sourced dishes, and timeless classics. Email us on info@omniabistro.com.au for any group reservations enquires.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 8080 8080
Website
http://www.omniabistro.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Stephen Nairn

Location
617 Chapel Street, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Cross street
Cnr Chapel Street and Toorak Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Savour Italy: a Gourmet Escape
A$350.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For one night only, we present a gastronomic experience that reimagines classic Italian cuisine through Omnia’s innovative and contemporary approach. Hosted in the exclusive Bromley Gallery, this event promises to be a feast for the senses. Savour a bespoke five-course menu that celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Italy, from the sun-kissed shores of Puglia to the rolling hills of Toscana. Indulge in dishes like spiced barbecued octopus, ossobuco ravioli, stuffed quail crepinette, and a decadent Italian trifle with mascarpone and figs to round off your meal. Each course will be expertly paired with premium wines. Guided by Omnia’s Executive Sous Chef, Francesco Castellana, and Beverage Director, Manuele Pignotti, you’ll explore the story behind every dish, as they share their deep passion for Italian food and wine. Tickets for this intimate affair are extremely limited – so don’t miss out.
Lunch Set Menu – 2 Courses $49pp
A$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover our new midday menu – a true celebration of the season and the best of fresh, local Victorian produce. Savour your lunch hour with a choice of two courses: Starter & Main or Main & Dessert. Pair your meal with curated wines for an additional $25 per person, or opt for the premium selection at $38.
Lunch Set Menu – 3 Courses $64pp
A$64.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the season with our new three-course lunch menu, featuring the best of fresh, local Victorian produce. Let our Chef's delight you with a Starter, Main, and a Dessert that's sure to impress. For the perfect pairing, add on matching wines for $35 per person, or indulge in the premium selection for $58.

Sundried tomato & garlic sourdough with cultured butter A$8.00
Marinated Mount Zero olivesA$11.00
Freshly shucked oystersA$6.50
Pacific - Coffin Bay SA
Freshly shucked oystersA$7.50
Sydney rock - Merimbula NSW
Smoked ocean trout cigarA$10.00
Celery, salsa verde, parmesan custard & lavoshA$9.00
Chickpea panisse, bottarga, salmon roeA$9.00
“Scotch egg”, quail egg, tomato relish, pork & fennelA$14.00
Caviar crumpet, smoked eel & crème fraîcheA$28.00

STARTER

Jonella Farm corn tartA$26.00
Hiramasa kingfish, green tomato, horseradish & mintA$26.00
Duck liver parfait, spiced pear chutney & Parker House rollA$25.00
"Omnia Steak tartare" trolley serviceA$39.00

MAIN

Goats curd agnolotti, broccoli puree, pistachio & datesA$42.00
Murray cod, cauliflower puree, golden raisin, caper leavesA$60.00
Whole flounder, beurre noisette, lemon & capers
Market Price
Pork rack, persimmon, Musquee De Provence pumpkin pureeA$62.00
Lamb rump, pomme dauphine, green olive & anchovyA$52.00
Steak frites, tarragon emulsion & sauce Bordelaise:
- Galiciana MB3+ sirloin A$68.00
- Sher Wagyu MB6+ bavetteA$74.00
- Sher Wagyu MB9+ sirloinA$125.00
Dry aged honey roasted duck for twoA$140.00
Confit duck leg, black star cherries, begonia (Please allow 45 minutes)

SIDE

Blue Moon potato rosti, shallot, chive & sour creamA$16.00
Omnia duck fat chips, preserved lemon aioliA$16.00
Witlof and cos salad, Grand Marnier vinaigretteA$16.00
Roast carrot, caraway & walnutA$16.00

DESSERT

Pavlova with yuzu curd, grapefruit & blood orange sorbetA$19.00
Liquid centre cheesecake with mandarin sorbetA$19.00
Valrhona dark chocolate tart with raspberry sorbetA$19.00
Tiramisu for twoA$32.00
Cheese trolley selectionA$44.00
A selection of local and imported cheese & traditional accompaniments

What 579 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Review summary

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Omnia Bistro & Bar is a "truly a stand out dining experience" with exceptional food, "phenomenal service," and a "classy yet modern ambience." Guests rave about the duck and steak tartare, while the attentive staff and inviting atmosphere make it a "5-star experience." Despite occasional noise, the overall dining is delightful.

579 Reviews

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Chantelle
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been to omnia numerous times and have enjoyed my experience each time so having such bad service the other night was really disappointing to say the least. Because of the experience I will not be coming back. My friend and I were celebrating a special occasion and it did not feel special. I’ve never been to a fine dining restaurant where I’ve had to ask multiple times for water. We waited over 15 minutes between entree and mains. There was food we wanted to eat in between that time that was not brought out. My friend wanted the Tabasco for her kingfish and the manager took it and said he would bring it back and didn’t. We were forgotten about and for the price of the food it was not worth the crappy service. It was not even busy. When I told the manager I was not happy all he said was if you come back we will give you a better service. I will not be coming back.
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Robyn VIP
Las Vegas7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We love the restaurant, but the acoustics are bad. Conversation is impossible, sadly.
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Stephen VIP
Melbourne9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omnia was a restaurant we hadn’t tried before but was truely a stand out dining experience. Everything from the staff, to the food, and the ambiance was a standout. Thank you for making it a memorable experience for me and my guests, we will definitely be back!
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Eleanor Paola
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is nice and the staff are friendly and attentive. However, the food was average
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David
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Impressive venue, effusive welcome, we were seated looking into the open kitchen which was fun. It is a rather noisy room. We had the scotch egg, cod and pork cutlet - which were all beautifully cooked and presented. Service was attentive and friendly. An unusual cheesecake/crème brûlée with mandarin sorbet made for an excellent dessert. A deservedly popular venue.
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Calie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food overall was delicious and well presented. It is the right portion for us but may be a bit small for some guests. Service from all staff is amazingly sweet, professional and just the right level. And the deco of the restaurant is nice for any occasions.
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Daniel
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Best food ever! The duck, Rosti, parfait was another level! Corn tart has been the best tart I ever tried! Chocolate dessert super recommended! Also the service was very friendly and the waiter always aswered my questions and was very friendly
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Liam
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and atmosphere, very good service along with the overall vibe of the restaurant. The table side steak tartare is brilliant, only critique I could think of is that it was hard to understand the waiter at times over the music but regardless it was wonderful. Highly recommend this restaurant!
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Martin
Melbourne10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my third time at Omnia and I’m still very impressed and excited about the food and beverage. Finally, got to try the duck which requires two people minimum to order. So I brought a good mate to join me and the duck was simply delicious.
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Chor Sing
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great and high quality food with friendly service staff with good knowledge on food and wine selection.
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