The Moat

The Moat Enjoy a European escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of the CBD. Our family welcomes yours to join us.
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Our authentic menu reflects the Italian heritage of our two owners, Paul and Rosie. Enjoy a European escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of Melbourne located in the basement of the city’s literary hub, the State Library of Victoria. A charming courtyard allows for outdoor dining and drinking, or head into the indoor dining room surrounded by books and bluestone walls. Our menu refle

cts the Italian heritage of our two owners, Paul and Rosie. Together, they have created authentic dishes that are hand-made with seasonal local produce, simplicity and love.

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22/04/2026

LunchSpecial CelebrateMum

03/02/2026

Valentines: book now

15/01/2026

Be drunk with love!”
Join us for a love affair at the Moat.
Book now to delight your partner
with a beautiful & romantic Italian dinner
in the sublime surrounds of The Moat.
Valentines dinner includes bubbles, oysters and love poem on arrival followed by a three course set menu.
Book via our website

12/01/2026
Very proud to be one of Australia’s top 50. Melbourne always delivering xx
14/12/2025

Very proud to be one of Australia’s top 50. Melbourne always delivering xx

Melbourne’s dining scene? Still unmatched. Seventeen restaurants have just been named in OpenTable’s Top 50.
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25/11/2025

Duck ragu or slow cooked beef shin ragu? Which ragu do you do?
23/10/2025

Duck ragu or slow cooked beef shin ragu? Which ragu do you do?

Address

176 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm

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