The Arc Cafe

Mietta's Eating & Drinking in Melbourne 2000

Contributors' Choice
Page 44

The circumference of the Arc keeps extending as the number of its regular visitors grows and the radius of their trips across Melbourne follows all points of the compass. No longer just a popular local spot, customers come from everywhere to enjoy chef and co-owner Alex Roser's varied range of dishes and regularly changing menu. They also enjoy its pleasant corner position, the bright airy feel, the non-smoking policy and service from Cathy Cooke, co-owner and manager. The private rooms and BYO policy attract a lot of wine society dinners.

160 Rathdowne Street
Carlton
Melways reference 2B:H5
Phone: 9349 3933
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 12 noon-11.30pm
Accepts credit cards
Seats Inside: 36, Outside:12
Closed: Most public holidays, and for 4 weeks from Christmas Day
Features: No Smoking, kids encouraged, private rooms seat 20, 20, and 12
Favourites: Baked zucchini flowers with red lentil dahl "Farce" & yoghurt sauce $11.50, Spiced pumpkin tortellini with sauted almonds, lemon & Parsley $11.50/15.50, Crisp skin confit duck with yellow peach chutney, snowpeas & potato gratin $21.50

*An updated review can be found in Mietta's Eating & Drinking in Australia 2000, pg70