A Sanctuary of Culinary Excellence and Timeless Elegance

Two glass cups on a wooden shelf with eye designs on them.

Malin’s 25-seat main dining room seamlessly blends the rich history of its 1880s building with a modern, delicate, and calm atmosphere.

The space honours the heritage and stories embedded in the building’s walls while introducing a fresh, contemporary elegance.

With its combination of crisp linen and marble tables, the room exudes a serene sophistication.

While Maison Balzac water glasses and Made In Japan tableware bring a delicate refinement to each dining detail; guests are surrounded by inspiring artwork by Adele Naidoo & Poppie Pack.

The room is a quiet sanctuary, inviting you to step into a space where past and present converge to create an experience of timeless beauty and tranquility.

Sample Food Menu / Sample Drinks Menu

Information

Gourmet dish with white sauce and thinly sliced yellow topping on dark ceramic plate

  • Malin honours Scandinavian heritage while also translating to clever in French.

  • Malin can accommodate a majority of allergy & dietary requirements and we appreciate you notifying us at the time of booking.

    While all care is taken in taken in the preparation of dishes, we can not guarantee safety through cross contamination and traces with our suppliers.

    Please consider the common ingredients used in French cuisine to determine if Malin is suitable for you.

  • Please modify any reservations through your Open Table confirmation email. If you are unable to do this, contact the venue directly hello@malinmelbourne.com and the team will be happy to help.

  • We love hosting large groups and simply ask guests to acknowledge the intimate layout of our small dining room.

    Parties of 7 dine on our Chef’s Tasting menu, with any allergy & dietary requirements taken into consideration.

    Please speak to your guests to ensure this is suitable for them and your occasion ahead of booking.

    To book a reservation for 7 or more, please email hello@malinmelbourne.com

  • Malin is a fully licensed venue and can not allow guests to bring their own alcohol.

  • Malin welcomes people of all ages, however does not offer an alternative children’s menu.

    If you would like or need to bring a pram; please make a note in your booking so that an appropriate table can be accommodated.

  • Malin is located at 687 Rathdowne St (entry via the black door on Curtain St)

    There is sufficient street parking, however should guests wish to arrive by public transport the 1, 6 & 96 trams are the closest stops and require a 5-10minute walk. The 250 & 251 bus stops are located 100m from Malin.

    Rideshare services are commonly available in the area.

  • The main entry is located on Curtain St. This entry has two steps, and there are another two steps that lead into the main dining room.

    For those who can not navigate steps, the main dining room can also be accessed via Rathdowne St. We appreciate you advising of this at the time of booking so that tables can be appropriately accommodated.

    Staff are prepared to assist as appropriate. If you have accessibility concerns please email hello@malinmelbourne.com and the team would be happy to provide more information.

Close-up of a beige curtain and a brown upholstered surface.
Decoratively plated seafood dish with a shrimp or prawn, garnished with green herbs and a drizzle of green sauce, on a beige ceramic plate.

Private Dining & Events

Malin’s small but charming main dining room is available for private dining and events. A first floor private dining room, suitable for 12 guests, will be available in mid 2025.

To enquire about either of these spaces, please contact hello@malinmelbourne.com