The European

4.6

1276 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House.

We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9654 0811
Website
https://www.theeuropean.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter Sheldon
Private party facilities
Looking for an iconic space for your next event? Spring Street Events looks after all the events within the much-loved family of businesses, including the European, Melbourne Supper Club, Siglo, French Saloon, Kirk’s, the Spring Street Grocer & Cheese Cellar. Feel free to visit our website: https://springstreetevents.com.au/ for more information.
Private party contact
Jess and Sara: (03) 9654 0811

Location
159 Spring St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Bourke Street
Parking details
Limited metered street parking along Spring Street and Lonsdale Street
Public transit
35, 86, 96 Tram - Parliament Stations
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,276 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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City Centre
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The European is a Melbourne classic, renowned for its "brilliant" food and "outstanding" service in a charming European atmosphere. With an impressive wine list and attentive staff, it offers a consistently delightful dining experience. Perfect for pre-theatre meals, this iconic restaurant promises "excellent" cuisine and a "warm" welcome every time.

1,276 Reviews

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Peter
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going out to European/ Winecellar for dining
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Gregory
Perth
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delightful wait staff - well curated wines - fine food served promptly -
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Simone
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing. Food delicious and good value for money.
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Cath
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for an amazing dining experience. Beautiful food and great service
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Rowena
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff, food, wine and ambience were all superb. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Peter
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and wine, as always. Highly recommended
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Paul
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to the European for special occasions. It is by far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The wait staff are at the top of their game and the food is always superb. I feel as if I am in Paris when at The European.
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Jennifer
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service. Perfect for an early dining experience before a night at the Princess Theatre.
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Val
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A quick pre theatre dinner was a delicious meal . Quick slick professional service and fabulous pasta meant we started the night in a good frame of mind.
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Shannon
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and impeccable service. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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The European is rated 4.6 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

159 Spring St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross street
Bourke Street
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Limited metered street parking along Spring Street and Lonsdale Street
Public transit
35, 86, 96 Tram - Parliament Stations
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Sheldon
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://www.theeuropean.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9654 0811
Private party facilities
Looking for an iconic space for your next event? Spring Street Events looks after all the events within the much-loved family of businesses, including the European, Melbourne Supper Club, Siglo, French Saloon, Kirk’s, the Spring Street Grocer & Cheese Cellar. Feel free to visit our website: https://springstreetevents.com.au/ for more information.
Private party contact
Jess and Sara: (03) 9654 0811

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