The Moat

Name: The Moat
Address: 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9094 7820
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.9

4.9

324 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Enjoy an Italian escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of Melbourne.
Set in the basement of the State Library.
Our new menu reflects the Italian heritage of our two owners, Paul and Rosie, and of our head chef Monica. Together, they have created authentic dishes that are hand-made with seasonal local produce, simplicity and love.
Our family welcomes yours to join us.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9094 7820
Website
http://www.themoat.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For Private Functions please Contact Rosie via email: info@themoat.com.au

Location
176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Swanston and Little Lonsdale
Parking details
Parking available at QV Centre
Public transit
Melbourne Central
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Gnocchi Night!
$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday for Gnocchi Night! Enjoy your choice of three pasta dishes, each featuring our handmade gnocchi, served with a side salad and a glass of red or white house wine for just $40 per person. It's the perfect mid-week treat!
Lunch Special!
$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays enjoy our lunch special: a plate of our silky handmade pasta and a glass of wine for just $35.
Chef's feed me menu
$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
for parties larger than 8 enjoy a family style feed me menu of the chefs favourite dishes. Let us know if we need to consider any special diets and we will make it happen

What 324 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Italian
City Centre
Best Food
City Centre
Best Ambience
City Centre
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Moat offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful food," a "vibrant underground treasure" atmosphere, and a "great vibe." Known for its "amazing service," it's hailed as a "hidden gem" in Melbourne. With standout dishes like pasta and gnocchi, it's perfect for both intimate dinners and casual drinks.

324 Reviews

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Sam
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely bar with nice staff and good ambience. And close to The Wheeler Centre.
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Connor
Adelaide
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner here, the staff were all very friendly and really made our night, especially offering to take our photo
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Ed
VIP
Philadelphia
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful Gnocchi “night” dinner. Excellent wine and great servixe!
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Nancy
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Moat is always an enjoyable experience whether dropping in for drinks or for a meal.
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Colin
Melbourne
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish is so good worth the price a bit of wait but overall it’s very good
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Daniel
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening, food and wine were delicious! Very Melbourne…
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Danielle
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious atmosphere engaging though bit noisy with larger party and table a bit close to accommodate. Smaller menu choices but all we had was amazingly tasty. Highly recommend the whole fish cooked in porcini butter.
The MoatResponded on 29 January 2025
Danielle, thank you for the five star review. We are so pleased to hear that you loved dining with us! We hope you'll join us again soon.
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Meaghan
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne! The staff are so friendly, knowledgable and helpful, could not recommend more and the food is divine!
The MoatResponded on 29 January 2025
Meaghan, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so pleased to be your favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne and the team looks forward to seeing you again soon!
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Rod
VIP
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and great atmosphere. The team at the Moat can not be friendlier or more attentive. Always come away very happy with our night out
The MoatResponded on 29 January 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Rod! We are thrilled to hear that you love dining with us and to learn that our team always takes such good care of you. We look forward to your next visit!
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Vikki
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very impressed with our whole experience at the moat. It exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere, the service and the food was exceptional!
The MoatResponded on 12 December 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, Vikki! We're delighted to hear that you loved your time at The Moat and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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FAQs

The Moat offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9094 7820.

The Moat is rated 4.9 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
Swanston and Little Lonsdale
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available at QV Centre
Public transit
Melbourne Central
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.themoat.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9094 7820
Private party facilities
For Private Functions please Contact Rosie via email: info@themoat.com.au

The Moat

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Gnocchi Night!

Lunch Special!

Chef's feed me menu

Menu

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Moat offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Moat restaurant rated?

Is The Moat currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information