Morgans

Mietta's Eating & Drinking in Melbourne 2000

Contributors' Choice
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For its quality of food, attention to detail and careful service, Morgans offers great value in this price section. More and more people are discovering this and using it as a special place. The $55 five course menu shows off chef John Lepp's repertoire well. A la carte dishes range from $11.50-13 for entrees and from $18-22 for mains, desserts $9-9.50. You can order side dishes but you don't need to at Morgans. The plates are well presented and generously garnished. The service, directed by Kristine Lepp, is pleasant and thoughtful. Lighting is low on the linen-covered tables and there are romantic table lamps to create the right mood. Set in a basement just round the corner from busy Toorak Rd, it's a place you have to know about. No seduction from the outside, you need to believe the recommendations. The room is not attractive or buzzy. This is a place to seriously enjoy your food and conversation.

Cnr Darling Street & Toorak Road
South Yarra
Melways reference 2L:H5
Phone: 9820 3804
Opening hours: Dinner: Mon-Sat 6pm-12 midnight
Licensed & BYO
Corkage: $5 per bottle
Accept credit cards
Seating Inside:70
Closed: Some public holidays
Features: Restricted smoking, kids encouraged
Favourites: Peking quail with shredded vegetables, hoisin glaze and chinese crepes $12.50/$18, Roasted king prawn rice paper rolls on papaya salsa with sweet chilli and mirin dressing $13.50, Morgans Chocolate $9.50