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Noise • Energetic
City Centre
Best Overall
City Centre
Best Food
City Centre
Best Service
City Centre
Best Value
City Centre
Italian
Debra
Melbourne1 review
Dined on May 9, 2025
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Sara
Melbourne1 review
Dined on May 2, 2025
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Bec
Melbourne1 review
Dined on April 26, 2025
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Andy
Melbourne1 review
Dined on April 10, 2025
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Rachael
Melbourne1 review
Dined on April 5, 2025
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Louise
Melbourne2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2025
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Jenny
Melbourne2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2025
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Jacinta
Melbourne2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2025
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Tim
Melbourne1 review
Dined on April 3, 2025
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Kelle
Melbourne5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2025
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The Moat offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9094 7820.
The Moat is rated 4.9 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000