Essence Restaurant

Essence is the signature restaurant of Melbourne Marriott Hotel, offering contemporary Modern Australian dining in Melbourne’s city centre. Located at the corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets, it is close to the city’s theatre precinct, making it a convenient choice for pre-theatre meals as well as relaxed lunches and refined dinners. The restaurant focuses on thoughtfully prepared dishes featuring locally sourced produce and refined flavours.

Essence welcomes guests daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with service hours varying between weekdays and weekends. Its dining experiences also include High Tea, seasonal offers and special celebrations, including Christmas Day lunch and dinner. For drinks and lighter fare, guests can visit M Bar, which serves expertly crafted cocktails and light bites in a relaxed, upscale setting. Kariton Ice Cream is also available at Essence. Menus and reservations can be accessed through the restaurant’s website. Combining everyday dining with special-occasion options, Essence offers hotel guests and Melbourne visitors a range of ways to enjoy food and drinks in a central location.