marion

marion is located in a particularly vibrant part of gertrude st. the food and atmosphere are always exceptional. it's consistently delivered a 5 star experience

brilliant wine bar with a refined design, extensive wine list and intriguing and delicious menu. between two we shared the veal tartare, the mussels, the persimmon and prosciutto, the haloumi and the chicken livers. everything was exceptional however the mussels and the haloumi were major standouts. we also shared a lovely bottle of south african chenin blanc.

was really looking forward to trying marion and it didn't disappoint. enjoyed lamb neck special and rump, along with pate as starter and a side of tomato, basil and chili oil. wait staff were terrific. oh...and the wines were scrummy too. look forward to coming back.

yum! such a great meal. burrata is to die for, as are the mussels. portions are lovely to share with a small group.

you know you can 100% trust a place when it’s andrew mcconnell, the guy is a star. marion is a superb little wine bar which does incredible food and the service you get is an absolute stand out, very efficient and friendly too. highlights were pretty much everything... the bread at the start was unbelievable as was the ricotta agnolotti. roast chicken was flavoursome and juicy... excellent selections of wines and beers, definitely a place to visit.

a chic, small, yet vibrant modern restaurant located in the heart of fitzroy! once again, we brought our team member to dine here with us as a thank you gesture, and we were honestly proud of our choice.

the food is undeniably good and their service is top notch! the friendly staff have impressive skills with carrying the dishes.

we ordered quite a lot of food and they did not disappoint!

marion is a great little bar to visit during the day that you can nibble through as you enjoy your wine sipping session. their wine collection is absolutely crazy - come visit and find out yourself!

taking over the space that was the supernormal pop up, marion’s have lined the walls with wine and are showcasing some spectacular food from the open kitchen. it’s a small space with barely 20 tables but if you are lucky enough to get one you will be taken on a fabulous adventure of wine and food, especially if you have a super wino at your table!!

great date night restaurant. fabulous service and wine list. food is excellent and interesting with well blended flavors and a regularly refreshed menu. can’t fault it.

fresh,light and seasonal the words that best describe marion’s european menu. the highlight is the wine. we had a great sommelier who chose excellent whites to accompany our lunch. we had both the pescatarian and meat chefs selection menus between 5 of us. the mashed potato, pea and cheese croquettes and the kingfish crudo were some of the tastiest items on the menu. the flash pan grilled zucchini were also very nice. each dish was nicely done and honoured the main ingredients. the chicken looked particularly soft and moist and was greeted with enthusiasm from my other guests. the fish was delicate and moist. overall though, there was not one particularly stand out dish that had any kind of wow factor; big complex flavours are not really a feature, which i find a bit disappointing. i really want to walk away feeling somewhat elevated - especially considering that marion is by no means a cheap lunch. it was about $140 each. but, the staff were very lovely and attentive. marion does have fantastic ambiance, and it has class. so if light, european cuisine is your thing, you will love it.

our overall experience at marion was good. the food was so fresh, light and delicious. our wine was also delish and interesting. staff did come across as a little rude and disinterested however. i will be back.

this is my kind of food: the produce is the star and it’s super healthy.
i was there for a birthday dinner, and i believe they served us some sort of banquet. i got the chance to try pretty much everything.
the bread that came first was delicious! it came with a yoghurt sauce which was fresh and just the right amount of sour.
the highlight for me was the chicken. i have rarely eaten such moist and tender chicken. it came with zucchini. it felt like what i’d eat at home - except that i cannot cook the chicken like this!
i loved the atmosphere. the staff was great.
you must go!

the staff were very friendly and welcoming! as for the food, tasted amazing and fresh! i’m a bit of a picky eater when it comes to eating out but i was extremely satisfied with my meal!

love it
great selection of wines by the glass
jam packed but service was excellent and considered
food was a further highlight with the whole snapper in particular a highlight

having only heard good things about this place i was excited to go for my birthday dinner on friday night. however it wasn’t the nice night i’d hoped . the waitress was unfriendly, didn’t know anything about the wine. when she poured our drinks both mine and my husbands was clearly under poured as there was a line on the glass. she then tried to clear my glass when i had finished what she had given me. she made me feel uncomfortable with her manner. 2 of our dishes were nice but the pasta was such a disappointment and tasted like it could of come straight from a packet . not worth the $28 . left sad as had wanted a nice fancy birthday dinner

we caught up with friends at marions after work one evening and had some really interesting wine by the glass on the outside tables along with an aperol spritz or two and some snacking items off the bar snack menu (5-7pm). really recommend the beignets from this menu. there were spare tables inside by just after 7 and the sky looked dark and mysterious so moved in for more substantial eats. we left the wine ordering to our friend who is an expert in all things european so enjoyed his decisions while we shared a range of mains in a busy venue full of other people’s conversations. favourites amount the mains would have to be the half roast chicken (for its size ... i was starving by the time it arrived), confit duck and salad, and the ricotta agnolotti. my least favourite dish was zucchini which was actually quite bland despite peppercorns and mint.

service outside was exceptional but they struggled a little when we moved inside and i was getting hangry starving by the time the last and most substantial dish arrived. that said i did come down from my grumpy place and overall really enjoyed tonight’s dining experience.